In this activity, you will put your skills to the test in locating and critically evaluating information regarding new standards, practices, and learning objectives about tobacco cessation.

Step 1: Select any topic related to this course that piques your interest. This could include new standards, practices, teaching methods, drugs, tests, etc.

Step 2: Conduct a literature search to find a recent research article that discusses a new intervention related to your chosen topic. Ensure the article was published within the past two years from the date you're undertaking this activity.

Step 3: Prepare a summary of 250 - 750 words where you evaluate key aspects of the research paper:

• What kind of intervention was implemented?
• What are the main advantages and disadvantages of this intervention?

Step 4: Post your work on the course's designated discussion board. To do this, click “add a new discussion topic” below, complete the fields, and include a link to the research you used for this task.

Step 5: While it is not required, you're encouraged to review and comment on the works of other learners.

OPTIONAL Step 6: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”