This invaluable guide helps social workers develop the writing
skills necessary for a successful career. Actual examples drawn
from all arenas of social work demonstrate strong and problematic
writing. Organized around the core social work curriculum, the
book's examples are applicable to every foundation course. Each
example begins with field notes and proceeds through drafts to the
final version, with explanations about corrections. Readers learn
by doing through exercises interspersed throughout. Written by a
social work and an English professor, the book provides a fusion of
writing and practice, covering all the tools necessary for
developing professional social work writing skills. Key Features:
Provides chapters for each of the BSW/MSW foundational courses
(HBSE, Practice, Policy, Research, and Fieldwork) to exemplify
writing expectations in each area. Juxtaposes original drafts and
corrected final versions with explanations about corrections made
to highlight common mistakes. Includes writing samples used in
actual practice such as research reports, court documentation,
grant applications, intake forms, progress notes, press releases,
and case assessments that exemplify every day challenges. Provides
self-assessments and exercises to help readers identify their
strengths and challenges. Highlights typical writing challenges
including sentence structure, punctuation, use of voice and
excessive verbiage, and sample resumes and cover letters, providing
a valuable lifetime resource. Encourages practice in writing in
different contexts and with different audiences to prepare readers
for working in any social work venue. Covers legal and ethical
issues and writing to influence policy and transmit research
findings. New to this edition: Emphasizes writing fundamentals (new
Ch. 1) by breaking the process into steps from note taking, to
rough drafts, to editing the final version, to help students master
most writing tasks. Connects critical thinking (new Ch. 2) and
cultural competency skills (new Ch. 3) to writing and infuses this
information throughout the book. Addresses CSWE 2015 EPAS and
competencies to better prepare readers for writing professional
documentation. Discusses the use of the APA style used in social
work practice. Provides instructor's resources including Power
Points, a sample syllabus, and assignments, tips, and activities
for using the book in writing and foundational courses. Designed
for writing-specific social work courses such as interviewing and
documentation, professional seminars, as well as writing modules in
all BSW and MSW foundation courses, this book is ideal for anyone
interested in strengthening their social work writing skills.
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