It should be written in a style that is lucid, simple, and precise. It has to be without any spelling, grammatical, or logical mistakes, complex formulas or complex statistical jargon. The dissertation writer has to comply with all the standards and formats of the writing. It needs to be written in a manner that is readable and makes the reader interested in the dissertation while remembering the sophistication of the audience.
Focus
A review of the current research literature to determine what screening instruments are currently in use to screen for adolescent substance use (drugs and/or alcohol) in private practice settings, written in a concise tight synopsis of the literature. Current literature seems to suggest that screening instruments are not routinely used, even though they may represent a reliable and straightforward means of quickly screening for adolescent alcohol and drug use, often requiring minimal time requirements and training to use.
Inclusion of the Following Discussions in the Most Cohesive/Coherent Order:
? A brief discussion of adolescence and the age group associated with adolescence. Does the research suggest a broader definition of adolescent (age range) for adolescent screening instruments?
? What does the current research indicate regarding frequency of administration of screening instruments in private practice settings? What are the arguments for and against use of screening instruments for adolescents for substance use in private practice?
? A discussion of the differences between screening instruments and assessment instruments. As example, the differences in the objectives of each, time to administer and expertise to administer each.
? Are adolescent screening instruments for substance use merely altered versions of adult screening instruments? If so, what are the implications for reliability and validity?
? What are the practitioners credentials required (i.e., licensure or certification) if any to administer screening instruments
? Identification of the specific screening instruments currently in use, those with the best reliability and validity according to the research and type of reliability and validity (table as appropriate & necessary for clarity)
Specific Format Requirements: Scroll all the way to the bottom
The dissertation is to be in the following order: And include all documents referenced below:
Chapters
The Candidate should organize the chapter structure in a way that most logically presents the material. However, many Candidates sequence topics or chapters in the PsyD Clinical Dissertation manuscript in the following general order:
Possible Chapter Format
A four chapter manuscript is preferred and should follow the following format.*
Chapter 1 – Literature Synthesis and Statement of the Problem
A conceptualization of the clinical research question in the context of current theory and practice. Focused, scholarly synthesis of the relevant literature specifying and justifying the problem or controversy addressed in the PsyD Clinical Dissertation. Quotes should be minimal, if used at all.
The order of Chapter 1 should be as follows:
1. Introduction
2. Statement of the Problem
3. Literature Review
4. Purpose of the Study
5. Research Questions and/or Conceptual Hypotheses
6. Clinical and Theoretical Relevance
7. Definition of Terms
Description of methods used to collect and to organize data. The research design and justification should go at the beginning of this chapter. The order of this chapter should be as follows:
a) Research Design/Type of Study
b) Participants
(i) Protection of Human Participants
c) Measures and/or instrumentation and/or apparatus (note: semi-structured interviews fall under this category). Psychological instruments must include data on reliability and validity.
d) Procedures (incorporated under ―Methods‖; not in the chapter title)
e) Data Analysis/Presentation of Data
f) Statistical Hypotheses (if applicable)
Chapter 3 – Results
Presentation and analysis of the data. The chief goal of this chapter is to provide information relevant to the issues identified in Chapter 1. Typically, this chapter begins with a presentation of the demographics of each of the participants. In a qualitative study, short descriptions of each participant and a brief presentation of how each participant behaved during the interview follow the demographics, and the chapter proceeds with identified categories and themes, or other results.
Chapter 4 – Discussion
Observations and discussion of implications of the data for the topic of the PsyD Clinical Dissertation. The Candidate should discuss the findings relative to the research questions and/or hypothesis, rather that theme by theme or hypothesis by hypothesis. This chapter must also integrate the findings of the study with previous research and theory. It should also include a section on limitations of the study, a section on suggestions for future research, and a substantive section on the clinical implications of the findings. As well, a substantive section on the multicultural context of the results is required. Typically, the student will also propose a guide detailing the clinical implications and/or a model for understanding the results. A conclusion section is optional.
Required Appendix A — Ethical Assurances
Assurance that all ethical, legal, and confidentiality requirements are met. Description of methods for alteration of identifying information in PsyD Clinical Dissertation used to ensure confidentiality. Samples of all necessary consent forms are included.
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