Techniques that succinctly get a policy message across are:

a) Creating a short, simple sound-bite worthy message, and anticipating questions, practicing your
responses
b) Always go "off the record" or say "no comment" when you don't know the answer to something
c) Create a highly detailed and lengthy presentation of the story you would like to publicize
d) Always have the designated leader of the group as the spokesperson and be sure to look at the
camera during the interview, and not the interviewer


A

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a. They are less likely to be used if they contradict deeply held beliefs. b. If the results are clear and have obvious policy implications, they will always be used. c. They are less likely to be used when they threaten vested interests. d. None of these; they are all true.

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The explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about social work practice is called

A. outcome assessment B. evidence-based practice C. practice evaluation D. single-system research

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A participatory approach can be used for a needs assessment

a. true b. false

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The interview with the MOST structure is the

a. schedule-standardized interview. b. unstandardized interview. c. telephone interview. d. nonschedule-standardized interview.

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