Instruction
I want you to research an area in social work from the list below, or another of your choice upon instructor approval.
Social Workers in Administration, Policy and Research (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Community Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Gerontological Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Medical and Health Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Military and Veterans Social Work (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Palliative and Hospice Social Work (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Psychiatric Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
School Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Answer these questions comprehensively, in APA format, and have at least 3 references for full credit (see rubric).
Why did you choose this specific profession? (This question is more about your passionate opinion). 5 Points
What are the strengths and weaknesses in your opinion of this profession (try to use references, combined with your opinion). 5 Points
How does policy influence the profession you are writing about? Does policy need to be improved or should it stay the same; if so why? (Try to use references, and add in your opinion). 10 Points
What values and ethics of the National Associationof Social Workers (NASW) are most important to the profession you selected, and how can you strengthen your professions commitment to the NASW? (Try to use references, combined with your opinion). 10 Points
How will you use research to improve practice in your profession, and what researchactions would you take? Why? (try to use references, combined with your opinion) 10 Points
What theoreticalframework do you fill is most important for your profession and why? (Try to use references, combined with your opinion). 10 Points
How does your profession specifically help disenfranchised populations? Which ones does it target? How? (Try to use references, combined with your opinion). 10 Points
Describe the ideal social worker for the profession you choose after your research? What characteristics, skills, and knowledge will one need to be exemplar at this role? What recommendations do you have to improve the quality of this profession, and what do you think you need to know in order to help you become the best social worker you can? (This question is more about your passionate opinion). 5 Points
Make sure you check for grammar, APA, 3 references, and comprehension. 10pts
You are welcomed to copy the outline as sub headings to ensure you answer the question; but you are welcomed to write it up however you use, as long as it meets the guidelines. Good luck, and email me with any questions
----- Modified Instruction (10/21/2017 21:24:01) -----
Social Work 20 Mid Term (75 Points)
I want you to research an area in social work from the list below, or another of your choice upon instructor approval.
Social Workers in Administration, Policy and Research (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Community Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Gerontological Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Medical and Health Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Military and Veterans Social Work (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Palliative and Hospice Social Work (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Psychiatric Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
School Social Workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Answer these questions comprehensively, in APA format, and have at least 3 references for full credit (see rubric).
Why did you choose this specific profession? (This question is more about your passionate opinion). 5 Points
What are the strengths and weaknesses in your opinion of this profession (try to use references, combined with your opinion). 5 Points
How does policy influence the profession you are writing about? Does policy need to be improved or should it stay the same; if so why? (Try to use references, and add in your opinion). 10 Points
What values and ethics of the National Associationof Social Workers (NASW) are most important to the profession you selected, and how can you strengthen your professions commitment to the NASW? (Try to use references, combined with your opinion). 10 Points
How will you use research to improve practice in your profession, and what researchactions would you take? Why? (try to use references, combined with your opinion) 10 Points
What theoreticalframework do you fill is most important for your profession and why? (Try to use references, combined with your opinion). 10 Points
How does your profession specifically help disenfranchised populations? Which ones does it target? How? (Try to use references, combined with your opinion). 10 Points
Describe the ideal social worker for the profession you choose after your research? What characteristics, skills, and knowledge will one need to be exemplar at this role? What recommendations do you have to improve the quality of this profession, and what do you think you need to know in order to help you become the best social worker you can? (This question is more about your passionate opinion). 5 Points
Make sure you check for grammar, APA, 3 references, and comprehension. 10pts
You are welcomed to copy the outline as sub headings to ensure you answer the question; but you are welcomed to write it up however you use, as long as it meets the guidelines. Good luck, and email me with any questions.