Writing Skills for Social Workers (Social Work in Action series)

By Karen Healy and Joan Mulholland

Social workers are required to communicate in writing for a range of purposes, and to write effectively for a range of audiences, such as clients, team members, magistrates, and policy makers. Writing Skills for Social Workers aims to raise the profile of writing skills in social work practice, and to enhance social workers′ written communication skills.

The book adopts a logical progression, and each chapter identifies and contextualizes the practical skills needed at specific points in training and practice. Overall it encourages the development of writing skills and techniques which will stand the reader in good stead throughout their professional career.

Key Features:
Offers training in core professional writing tasks, particularly case-notes, report, and proposal writing Provides guidance in advanced writing skills, such as writing literature reviews, journal articles, conference papers, and funding applications Discusses ethical issues and values, including client confidentiality, privacy, and empowerment Gives advice on using these skills to contribute to the formal knowledge base of social work through the publication of research
By adopting a practical approach the authors have included a number of pedagogical features such as reflective exercises, writing tips for specific tasks, and guidelines for further reading. This engaging book satisfies statutory requirements for training and continuing professional development. It will therefore be an essential study guide for all students, practitioners and managers in social work settings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141292071X
• ISBN13: 9781412920711
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 7.0"