Writing Skills for Social Work Students

This book will equip Social Work students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to produce first-rate written assignments. Part One focuses on the foundational skills needed to produce excellent written work. Students are taken through the core stages of working on an assignment, from planning the task and reading and note-making through to finding and evaluating sources, drafting a text, and editing and proofreading. Part Two hones in on the key types of assignment students will encounter on their degree. It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding.
This is an essential companion for all Social Work students.

Part 1: Key skills.- 1. Understanding and planning the task (Bella Ross).- 2.Reading and note-making (Bella Ross).- 3. Critically evaluating sources (Catherine Flynn and Bella Ross).- 4. Drafting a written assessment (Bella Ross).- 5. Referencing and avoiding plagiarism (Simon Davidson and Bella Ross).- 6. Revising, editing and proofreading (Bella Ross).- Part 2: Key types of assignment.- 7. Writing an essay (Steve Kirkwood, John Devaney and Bella Ross).- 8. Writing a reflective text (Kathryn Hay and Bella Ross).- 9. Writing a case study analysis (Uschi Bay and Bella Ross).- 10. Writing a literature review (Catherine Flynn and Bella Ross).- 11. Writing case notes on placement (Anna Lanyon, Melissa Petrakis and Bella Ross).- 12. Writing a placement report (Helen Cleak and Bella Ross).- Further reading.- References.