| Description |
xii, 212 pages ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Social work in action |
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Social work in action.
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| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: pt. I Essential elements of written communication -- ch. 1 Written communication: getting your message across -- ch. 2 Managing information for writing -- pt. II Writing skills in daily practice -- ch. 3 From email to Twitter -- ch. 4 Writing case records -- ch. 5 Report writing -- pt. III Macro-practice writing skills: obtaining resources and creating change -- ch. 6 Writing for community practice -- ch. 7 Writing funding applications -- ch. 8 Writing policy proposals -- pt. IV Influencing your professional context -- ch. 9 Writing a literature review -- ch. 10 Writing journal articles and conference papers -- ch. 11 Conclusion: professional writing in diverse practice contexts |
| Summary |
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; and, 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 |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Notes |
Previous edition: 2007 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references: (pages [206]-209) and index |
| Subject |
Communication in social work.
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Report writing.
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Written communication.
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| Author |
Mulholland, Joan, 1939- author
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| LC no. |
2011934665 |
| ISBN |
9781446200704 (hardback) |
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9781446200711 (paperback) |
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