Description
Book SynopsisThis accessible book aims to help social workers write clearly, accurately and objectively in all contexts, so that they can communicate effectively with multiple audiences. The book gives social workers practical guidance and advice on how to write unambiguously, efficiently and analytically, demonstrating how important writing skills are to the professional identity of social workers.
Topics covered include:
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Techniques for planning and organising your writing
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A refresher on grammar rules to enable you to write with clarity
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Viewing critical writing as part of the process of decision making and thinking
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Guidance on using professional anti-oppressive language and vocabulary appropriate to different audiences
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Advice on all communication types, including emails, letters, case notes, reports, funding applications, text messages and social media
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Information on the legal frameworks yo
Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsPart 1: Overview of professional writing
1. Introduction
2. Preparing to write: planning and organising your writing
3. Professional writing
4. Technical aspects of writing
Part 2: Applying professional writing to social work practice
5. Critical analysis in professional writing
6. Correspondence
7. Records
8. Reports
9. Funding applications
10. Conclusions and CPD
Appendix
References
Index
