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SW 329 - Writing for the Profession of Social Work

Prepares BSW students to successfully master the skill of writing professionally and effectively.  Coursework and activities provide a hands-on experience with social work writing tasks.  Topics addressed include standards for scholarly writing, conducting literature reviews, writing mechanics, writing logically and coherently, adhering to APA format, writing for social media, the use of strengths-based language, and resume writing.  Intended to strengthen students’ writing, an essential social work skill, and to support students’ efforts on writing tasks assigned in future courses, internship placements, and in the field of social work.

Prerequisites & Notes
SW 101

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity:  Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: None


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and oral, written, and electronic communication.
  • Collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies.
  • Critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies.
  • Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies.
  • Negotiate, mediate, and advocate with and on behalf of clients and constituencies.


Credits: 3


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