What type of scenario do you think each of the following sources is most suitable for?
Source 1:
(Book) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of Schizophrenia
Currency: This book was published in 1994.
Relevance: Appears relevant. Contains many chapters on different symptoms present in schizophrenia and then 13 case studies highlighting different forms of treatment based on patient situation and needs.
Authority: The authors are David G. Kingdon and Douglas Turkington. According to the title page of the book, they both work for the Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire, England. That doesn't tell me enough, so I Google the authors and find that they both have ample qualifications to be writing on this topic. Information on David. Information on Douglas.
Accuracy: Ample in-text citations that are backed up with an extensive reference section.
Purpose: To share the authors' take on the best treatment for schizophrenia, illustrated in the case studies that are provided, based off their own work. Authors are clear about their intent throughout the text.
Source 2:
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| doi:10.1016/j.schres.2015.06.003 |
(Article) "Is Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) Compensatory, Restorative, or Both?"
Currency: This article was published in 2015.
Relevance: Yes, appears relevant; discusses the effectiveness of a particular type of treatment for schizophrenic patients.
Authority: There are 7 authors listed, all associated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center, so should be qualified to write on this topic. The journal, Schizophrenia Research, is peer-reviewed.
Accuracy: References appear throughout the article, supported by a References section.
Purpose: The purpose of their study, as the title implies, was to see if CAT is a compensatory, restorative or a combination of both types of treatment. The discussion section of the article states that Cognitive Adaptation Training is compensatory in the beginning but may have "restorative effects" over time (Fredrick, et al., 2015, p. 294)
Source 3:
(Web page) Schizophrenia: Treatments and Drugs
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/basics/treatment/con-20021077
Currency: Last updated October 11th, 2016.
Relevance: Yes, very relevant for someone interested in the subject.
Authority: All it says is "By Mayo Clinic Staff." Clicking the link and then clicking on "Meet Our medical Editors" shows a list of the people who cover each specialty. We can only guess that the person listed under Mental Health, Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D., is the correct person. According to his profile, he actually focuses more on psychiatry and addiction, so schizophrenia is not necessarily his forte. But again, we don't know he in fact wrote this article, so keep this in mind.
Accuracy: Although there are no citations within the main text, there is a list of references available towards the bottom of the page. What's concerning is that most of these resources are other websites linking back to the Mayo Clinic's own information. It would be preferable to see outside articles, books or other websites referenced.
Purpose: Providing easy to understand information for interested members of the general public.
Fredrick, M.M., Mintz, J., Roberts, D.L., Maples, N.J., Sarkar, S., Li, X., & Velligan, D.I. (2015). Is cognitive adaptation training (CAT) compensatory, restorative, or both?. Schizophrenia Research, 166, 290-296.
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