Handbook for Social Work Writing

<P>This concise, accessible, and engaging handbook offers a companion for social work students to acquire professional and competency-based writing skills. Written by experienced educators, the book builds writing proficiency by introducing a social work-based guide to academic writing and professional communication. Each chapter addresses a specific area of social work writing and development, progressing from coursework and beginning fieldwork to practice-based assessments and reports. The authors integrate a series of scaffolded activities throughout for readers to cultivate awareness and further technique; and with sections explaining contemporary communication methods and common writing challenges, readers will be prepared to use technology both to strengthen their writing and to ease the overall process.</P><P>Excellent for use in courses across the social work curriculum and as a personal guide, the <EM>Handbook for Social Work Writing </EM>provides students with on-the-spot guidance for any type of academic or professional writing assignment.</P>