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SOCW 6202 week 1, 2, 3, 4

Special instructions : Please need in APA format style need citations , treat each work as a separately work and each work needs a separately references, please title the work as follow by SOCW 6200 or 6351, by discussion #, by week #, also by professor question : example

SOCW 6202, discussion # , week #

In regards to discussion posts I generally follow the guidelines spelled out in Walden's grading rubric in regards to posts (see the grading rubric outlined in the course information section of blackboard). However, if you do not use APA format or references in at least your initial post, I will deduct at least 5 points for that (so please do that).  This is also the same rules for assignments, that they must follow APA style format. Also, in past courses I have been flexible in certain situations regarding delayed or late posts. I do believe that life sometimes gets in the way when we least expect it to. Please know that I would prefer a late post than no post at all.  However, I will not accept posts that are more than a week late.  If you are not able to post by the required date for whatever reason, just please let me know beforehand. As a rule, however, I do deduct points off the posts if they are late so as to be fair to those who post on time.

In addition, I will be following very closely with Walden's Tunitin Policy, which I posted below. Therefore, any paper that is submitted to me with more than 30% of the paper with improperly cited passages (or to many cited passages) I will return the paper to you and ask for you to re-review it and for a re-write if necessary. You will not lose points if the original paper was submitted on-time, but will be given a limited period of time to review/rewrite the paper (2-3 days).

I have provided an outline of what is specifically required for discussion posts and written assignments in this course:

Discussion Posts:

All posts to all discussions require APA citations and references. Each student is to respond to 2 other students’ posts for every discussion throughout the course.  This is the rule for this class; there are discrepancies in this on the Blackboard site. However, going forward,  If you post more than 6 response posts by day 5 you will be eligible for 3 points extra participation credit to make up for any lost points (my class rule).

I will be posting on discussions and I am requiring a response from you so please check throughout the week for when respond to your discussion post (usually by day 5)

All initial posts and response posts are due on the days specified on Blackboard (usually Day Three and Five).  If your post is late for whatever reason please make sure your posts are posted by Day 7.  I am no longer allowed to accept posts after Day 7 as per Walden’s Policy, and any posts. If you know that there is a circumstance that will prevent you for making the post on time or by Day 7, please email me to discuss.

The way a reader (myself and other students) can see that you understand the information, theoretical models, concepts, and words you are discussing is to write about them in your own words as much as possible, tell us what the article authors said by paraphrasing, using your own language. Scholarly does not mean you have to write using multi-syllabic words. Writing a bit like you talk is fine if the reader can understand and if your spelling and grammar are correct.

Read the rubric before and while you write. Let it guide you as to what you write. This is straightforward. In discussion posts you can draft a post in a word document where you have pasted the instructions for each point to be made in the post. You can then write your answer/post right under this instruction and copy and paste the whole thing onto the discussion list. This can help you stay on track.

The idea in discussions is to have as much of a conversation as possible. Notice that the “feedback” rubric score for “excellent” says: RESPONSES  --if you fail to respond at all, the grade for feedback is 0 out of 10 points.  This does not even consider quality of posts, doing nothing causes a loss of 10 points

CITATIONS AND REFERENCES:  Initial posts and the 2 required responses must have citations and references from the professional literature.  Using only the case as a reference/cite is NOT sufficient.  This is a vignette, it is not research that will back up a claim.  Every post should have a claim you are making  (e.g. "I think an eco map is good to use here",  "Strengths based is best here", "Women in violent relationships often attempt to leave 9 times before leaving for good).  You then must have a cite/ref. that backs up this claim, e.g. an article that states eco maps are good to use in situations similar to the case under discussion.

Written Assignments:

Walden University has a strict policy on written assignments, whereas all papers are required to follow APA format.  The only exception is that they no longer require a running head on the papers.  Most of you already adhere to this format and I have not been as strict in my grading when reviewing your papers on this, but going forward (Week 7 and beyond) I will now follow closely to Walden University requirements and the rubric.  The outline for an APA paper is below, and I have attached a sample for your review. 

In addition, as I mentioned in my introductory post at the beginning of the quarter. following very closely with Walden's Tunitin Policy, which I posted below. Therefore, any paper that is submitted to me with more than 30% of the paper with improperly cited passages (or too many cited passages) I will return the paper to you and ask for you to re-review it and for a re-write if necessary. You will not lose points if the original paper was submitted on-time, but will be given a limited period of time to review/rewrite the paper (2-3 days).

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Dr. Regina

APA Format Outline:  In general, your paper should follow these formatting guidelines:

Margin. Although formerly, the required measurement for margins is 1 ½ inch, now, it is required that margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, right) should each just measure one (1) inch.

Font Size and Type. Font for text all throughout the paper should be 12-pt., Times New Roman.

Spacing. Double-space for the whole document, including appendices, footnotes, tables and figures. For spacing after punctuation, space once after commas, colons and semicolons within sentences and space twice after punctuation marks that end sentences.

Text Alignment and Indentation. Alignment should be flush left, or aligned to the left creating uneven right margin.

Active Voice. Traditionally, the APA writing format requires writing in an impersonal form. That is, refraining from using pronouns such as ‘I' or ‘We' in your statements. Now, it has changed. Most disciplines require the active voice. An example of this would be, instead of writing “according to the study,” it should be “according to our study.” This way, papers are made to be as active as possible.

Order of Pages and Pagination. The order of pages should follow this format:

Title Page > Abstract > Body > References > Appendices > Footnotes > Tables > Figures

The page number should appear one inch from the right corner of the paper on the first line of each page. The title page will serve as the Page 1 of your paper.

Title Page

The Title Page should contain the title of your paper, your name as its author (including co-authors), your institutional affiliation/s and author note if applicable. In case there's no institutional affiliation, just indicate your city and state or your city and country instead.

As mentioned earlier, your title page will serve as your Page 1. It should be typed centered on the page. If it requires more than one line, please be reminded to double-space between all lines. Your name appears double-spaced as well, below the paper title.

The author note is where information about the author's departmental affiliation is stated, or acknowledgements of assistance or financial support are made, as well as the mailing address for future correspondence.

Abstract

The Abstract of your paper contains a brief summary of the entirety of your research paper. It usually consists of just 150-250 words, typed in block format. The Abstract begins on a new page, Page 2. All numbers in your Abstract should be typed as digits rather than words, except those that begin a sentence.

Body

The body of your research paper begins on a new page, Page 3. The whole text should be typed flush-left with each paragraph's first line indented 5-7 spaces from the left. Also, avoid hyphenating words at ends of line.

Text Citation and References

Text Citations are important to avoid issues of plagiarism. When documenting source materials, the author/s and date/s of the sources should be cited within the body of the paper. The main principle here is that, all ideas and words of others should be properly and formally acknowledged.

The Reference Section lists all the sources you've previously cited in the body of your research paper. It states the author/s of the source, the material's year of publication, the name or title of the source material, as well as its electronic retrieval information, if these were gathered from the Internet.

Appendices

The Appendix is where unpublished tests or other descriptions of complex equipment or stimulus materials are presented.

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SOCW 6202 week 1

Required

• Seipel, M. M., Johnson, J. D., & Walton, E. (2011). Desired characteristics for MSW students and social work employees: Cognitive versus personal attributes. Journal of Social Work Education, 47(3), 445–461.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases

• Laureate Education (Producer). (2016). Welcome to the MSW Program at Walden University [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.

This video is an introduction to the study of social work and the Walden Master of Social Work program.

• Laureate Education (Producer). (2011). Social Worker Identity [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 4 minutes.

This video introduces a social worker

Required

• Walden University. (2017). Success strategies. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/waldeneguide/eguidesupport2#successstrategies

• Walden University. (2017). ASC success strategies. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ASCsuccess/

Optional

• Walden University. (2013). About us: Mission statement. Retrieved from http://www.waldenu.edu/about

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• Discussion 1: Why Social Work? Video Introduction

Consider the following questions: What draws individuals to the social work profession? Is it their need to help others? Have they experienced difficult circumstances in their own lives? What kinds of qualities make a great social worker? How can you tell whether this is a suitable profession for you?

For this Discussion, view the Day 1 video: Changing Lives, Changing Society.

Use Kaltura to record a video introduction that addresses the following items:

• • Discuss your reasons for choosing social work as your future profession.

  • Describe the personal characteristics, beliefs, and values that support your future success as a social worker.

  • Describe potential challenges you foresee along the path to achieving your academic goals.

Post your video by Day 3.

To upload your media to this discussion thread, use the Kaltura Media option from the mashup tool drop-down menu. Refer to the Kaltura Media Uploader area in the course navigation menu for more information about how to upload media to the course.

Note to Students: Technology and Students with Disabilities

In this course, students in your peer group will likely create videos and/or PowerPoint presentations and, if so, you will be asked to review them. Our goal is to make those materials accessible to everyone, regardless of disability. If you are unable to access those materials, it is the responsibility of students with disabilities to request appropriate accommodations from the Office of Disability Services at your University within the first week of the course start date.

To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the course navigation menu, and select “Week 1 Forum” to begin.

• 2. Discussion 2: Foundations: Online Learning

The Walden University Master’s in Social Work is an educational program that guides students through development of knowledge, values, and skills associated with the social work profession.

The online format enables a great deal of flexibility in order for working professionals to have access to the social work graduate degree and career preparation. Consider, however, whether any challenges might also accompany learning in an online format.

For this Discussion, review the Walden University resources on online learning strategies.

Post by Day 4 a description of two strategies you plan to practice in order to enhance your online learning in the MSW program. Justify your use of each strategy.

To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the course navigation menu, and select “Week 1 Forum” to begin.

• Discussion 1: Why Social Work? Video Introduction

Respond by Day 5 to at least two colleagues with a thoughtful question or suggestion.

To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the course navigation menu, and select ““Week 1 Forum” to begin.

SOCW 6202 week 2

Required

• Walden University. (n.d.-b). APA Style. Retrieved June 11, 2013, from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm

Required

Walden Writing Center. (2015). Avoiding passive plagiarism [Module]. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804

• 3. Discussion: Foundations: APA Writing Tutorial

The history of the social work profession is available today thanks to much diligent recording over the years by practitioners, researchers, and historians. Social workers continue to contribute to the ongoing story of the profession. By adhering to shared conventions in the discipline, social workers communicate their activities and research to colleagues, the academic community, and the public. Through their writing, social workers can advocate for social justice, document their research, and generate credibility for the discipline.

The history of social work is communicated by careful recording of critical cases, events, and research. Social work employs the guidelines developed by the American Psychological Association (APA) to bring consistency and a shared understanding to all writing and documentation associated with the field. Use of standard conventions brings necessary clarity to documentation.

For this Discussion, visit the link to the APA Style page and the Essential guide to critical reading and writing text. To access this resource, please visit this week’s Resources.

Post by Day 3 a description of two aspects of APA Style and writing that you think you will easily incorporate into your writing in the MSW program. Describe and explain two challenges with APA Style and writing that you expect to have.

To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the course navigation menu, and select “Week 2 Forum” to begin.

• 4. Assignment: Foundations: Academic Integrity Assignment

In social work and academic fields, integrity is often cited as a fundamental principle. Walden University expects students to uphold the highest standard of integrity in all of their course work. Although many of us agree that integrity is important, it can be helpful to get a clear sense of exactly what it entails.
For this Assignment, visit the Walden Writing Center. View the Avoiding passive plagiarism [Module]. Complete the postmodule quiz within the tutorial and follow the instructions to receive the certificate of completion. 

Technical Note: The Writing Center system has limited, which means that if everyone tries to access the module at once, not everyone will be able to access it. We encourage you to complete the module earlier in the week and avoid waiting last minute, as this will result in not everyone being able to access and complete the module. If you are able, also try completing the module earlier in the day to help overloading their system. Finally, if you try to access the module and get the message "your concurrent training user quota has been reached," return to the module in 1-2 hours or the next day. If you have questions or issues, contact the Writing Center for technical support at [email protected].

Required

• Faherty, V. (2006) Social Welfare before the Elizabethan Poor Laws: The early Christian tradition AD 33 to 313 Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare 33 (2) 107-122.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

• Pozzuto, R., & Arnd-Caddigan, M. (2008). Social work in the US: Sociohistorical context and contemporary issues. Australian Social Work, 61(1) 57–71.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

• Reisch, M. (2009) Social Workers, Unions and low wage workers: A historical perspective. Journal of Community Practice, 17(1/2). 50–72.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

• Social Security: The Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration (2013).  Historical Development of Social Welfare. Retrieved July 8, 2013 http://www.ssa.gov/history/pdf/histdev.pdf

• 5. Assignment: Social Work and Social Change

As you begin to find your place in the social work profession, it is important to know and appreciate its history. In order to gain some context, you can study individuals who influenced the development of the field, and you can also acquire historical information about how societies have responded to those in need.

For this Assignment, select one individual from the following list of important historical figures in social work.

Submit by Day 7 a 2-page document in which you highlight the important contributions of the individual you selected. Your document should

• • Outline the individual’s path to working in the social work field.

  • Describe the most important contribution(s) of the individual to the field.

  • Explain how the study of this individual would inform your practice as a social worker.

  • Adhere to APA conventions.

SOCW 6202 week 3

Required

• Reamer, F. G. (2006). Social work values and ethics (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Columbia University Press, pp. 1–86.

• National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Retrieved from http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp

Required

• Reamer, F. G. (2006). Social work values and ethics (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Columbia University Press, pp. 1–86.

Required

• Daley, M. R., & Doughty, M. O. (2006). Unethical social work: Comparing licensing and NASW perspectives. Arete, 30(2), 36–50.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

• Grady, M. D., & Strom-Gottfried, K. (2011). No easy answers: Ethical challenges working with sex offenders. Clinical Social Work Journal, 39(1), 18–27.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library datab

• 6. Discussion 1: Title Protection and Licensure

When one pictures a doctor sitting at her office desk, it seems natural to imagine multiple diplomas on the wall nearby. The notion of doctors displaying their credentials seems indisputable when one considers the importance of professional credibility in instilling trust in patients.

Just as medical practitioners are responsible for achieving and maintaining proper licensure, so are social work professionals. Those who receive the title of “social worker” have met the criteria developed to demonstrate proficiency in meeting the demands associated with the profession.

For this Discussion, research the criteria for assuming the title of social worker in your state or country. Consider benefits offered by title protection and maintenance of licensure standards. Also think about the challenges that title protection and licensure standards may pose.

Post by Day 3 a description of strengths and challenges associated with title protection and licensure. Describe two strengths and two challenges.

• 7. Discussion 2: Ethical Questions

Although students of social work have not yet satisfied the criteria to earn the title of “social worker,” they are bound by the same ethical requirements as titled social workers. Social workers regularly face ethical issues of varying magnitude, and social work students may as well. Some issues seem obvious, while others may emerge in subtle ways.

For this Discussion, select one of the following scenarios. Consider the dilemma described, and imagine how you might feel if you found yourself in a similar situation. Think about the ethical obligations you would have as a social worker or social work student.

Scenario 1

You are a social worker in a public health department providing services to pregnant women. As part of your duties, you provide parenting education, support, and connection to community resources, and you follow up with the families and their newborns for six months after birth. Ms. C has been a client of yours during two pregnancies in the last three years. She has a 15 year-old, a nine year-old, a three year-old, and a newborn. On this day, you are making a routine visit to Ms. C, who lives in an older mobile home in a rural area of the county. You take with you a newly hired social worker who is in training. When you arrive at the house, you find that it is clean and the two older girls are busy doing their homework. The three year-old is playing, and Ms. C is feeding the baby.

During the visit, the new social worker asks Ms. C whether she is looking for work. When you discreetly ask her about birth control, the social worker remarks, motioning to the 15 year-old daughter, “You better get her on birth control if you do not want more babies around here.” Ms. C does not respond to the other social worker, instead maintaining her focus on you. You can tell that she is bothered by the remark about her daughter.

Scenario 2

You are at lunch with some of your social work colleagues at a mental health center.
While you are eating lunch, one of your colleagues says, “So, none of you can beat my morning. I had a borderline in my office who was definitely off her meds. She kept jumping out of the chair and spinning around the room and she was talking really fast about having a baby and being pregnant. I did not even try to deal with her. I called the Access Team and it took them half an hour to get to my office. The whole time I am watching her spin around, and I cannot help but laugh. They took her for an evaluation, but that was the craziest woman.”

Post by Day 4 a description of the steps you would take to address

• 8. Project: Agency Visit

In order to function as change agents, social workers interact with others in a wide variety of organizations. Visiting a social work agency allows students of social work to get a glimpse of the form that these interactions may take.

For this Assignment, visit a nonprofit social service agency in your area and interview a social worker there.

By Day 7 of this week, you identify your agency and the social worker you will collaborate with. Your Final Project, submitted in Week 6 of the course, should focus on the following.

During the interview:

1. Focus on the social worker’s educational background and training.

2. Determine whether the social worker is licensed, and find out about what brought him or her to the field as well as his or her work history.

3. Inquire about the social worker’s job activities, professional roles, and target client group, as well as services provided by his or her organization.

4. Determine the social worker’s professional work preferences (e.g., group, individual).

5. Ask about professional development and the social worker’s strategies for self-care.

By Week 6, submit a 6- to 8-page written account of your findings that satisfies the guidelines detailed in the Project: Agency Visit and Paper Rubric.

For this week:

By Day 7, submit the names of the social service agency and the social worker you plan to interview. This submission will not be graded but you will receive feedback from your Instructor on your chosen agency and social worker.

• Center for Economic and Social Justice. (n.d.). Defining economic justice and social justice. Retrieved June 11, 2013, from http://www.cesj.org/thirdway/economicjustice-defined.htm

Required

• Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Working with families: The case of Carol and Joseph. In Social work case studies: Foundation year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com

• Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Working with survivors of domestic violence: The case of Charo. In Social work case studies: Foundation year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com

• Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Working with survivors of sexual abuse and trauma: The case of Angela. In Social work case studies: Foundation year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com

• Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Working with survivors of sexual abuse and trauma: The case of Brenna. In Social work case studies: Foundation year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com

Required

• Mantle, G., & Backwith, D. (2010). Poverty and social work. British Journal of Social Work, 40(8), 2380–2397.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

• Krumer-Nevo, M., Monnickendam, M., & Weiss-Gal, I. (2009). Poverty-aware social work practice: A conceptual framework for social work education. Journal of Social Work Education, 45(2), 225–243.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

• 9. Discussion 1: Social and Economic Justice

The Center for Economic and Social Justice defines “social justice” as “giving to each what he or she is due.” “Economic justice” is concerned with determining what an individual’s “due” actually encompasses.

For this Discussion, select a case study in this week’s Readings. Review the case study, focusing on the social or economic justice issues at play in the situation described.

Reference: Center for Economic and Social Justice. (n.d.). Defining economic justice and social justice. Retrieved from June 11, 2013, from http://www.cesj.org/thirdway/economicjustice-defined.htm

Post by Day 3 a description of a social or economic justice issue that is evident in the case. Suggest two strategies the social worker might employ to address the issue.

To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the course navigation

• 10. Discussion 2: Poverty in Your Area

Statistics on rates of poverty in an area can tell us a great deal about the context in which people live. As you consider the region where you live, think about the rate of poverty, wealth disparities between the richest and poorest citizens, and opportunities for social mobility available to citizens.

For this Discussion, locate information regarding poverty statistics in your city, town, or state. Determine efforts that are currently in place to address poverty in your area.

Post by Day 4 a description of efforts currently in place to address poverty in the area where you live. Suggest two strategies for enhancing the current antipoverty efforts in your community and explain the rationale behind your suggestions.

Required

• Turner, K., & Lehning, A. (2007). Psychological theories of poverty. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 16(1/2), 57–72.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Optional