Full Description
Social workers are required to communicate in writing for a range of purposes and audiences. The new edition of this best-selling book aims to raise the profile of writing skills in social work practice. It encourages the development of writing techniques which will stand the reader in good stead throughout their professional career.Examples of the types of writing covered include:- Case-notes- Reports - Proposals- Literature reviews- Journal articles- Funding applications.Reflective exercises, hot tips for effective writing and further reading are included in each chapter. The book is also linked to the professional standards that structure training, practice and continuing professional development.It will be an essential study guide for all students, practitioners and managers in social work settings.
Contents
PART ONEWritten CommunicationGetting Your Message AcrossManaging Information for WritingFrom email to TwitterWriting Case RecordsReport WritingPART THREE: MACRO-PRACTICE WRITING SKILLS: OBTAINING RESOURCES AND CREATING CHANGE Writing for Community PracticeWriting Funding ApplicationsWriting Policy ProposalsPART FOUR: INFLUENCING YOUR PROFESSIONAL CONTEXTWriting a Literature ReviewWriting Journal Articles and Conference PapersConclusion: Professional Writing in Diverse Practice ContextsBibliographyIndex
