Assessing Reliability and Credibility of CAM Resources Presentation

Content

60 Percent

Points Available

18

Points Earned

Additional Comments:

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation on a methodology you create for assessing credibility and reliability of sources of CAM information. Include detailed speaker notes and reference citations.

Describe how a consumer’s attitudes and beliefs about CAM could hinder objective assessment of reliability and credibility in CAM.

Create five criteria to judge the credibility and reliability of a source of information on CAM.

Select a CAM therapy or modality, and research the Internet for websites on this therapy or modality. Be sure to not use the same therapy you used for the CAM paper. The, perform the following:

• Describe the therapy.

• Examine the type of training or education that is required.

• Discuss whether a license or certification is required to practice this therapy.

• Identify the overseeing or regulating organization for this therapy.

Using your criteria, review one of the websites and determine how reliable the site is for CAM information.

• Explain how you reached your conclusion about the website. Consider using a grading scale or grid for this exercise.

• Describe steps the website could take to increase its credibility.

Present the Assessing Reliability and Credibility of CAM Resources Presentation.

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Organization/Development

20 Percent

Points Available

6

Points Earned

Additional Comments:

• The presentation is 10-12 slides in length, including title and reference slides.

• The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

• The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

Mechanics

20 Percent

Points Available

6

Points Earned

Additional Comments:

• The presentation—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendices—is consistent with APA guidelines as directed by the facilitator. The presentation is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

• Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

Total Available

Total Earned

30