Overview
The aim of this unit is to introduce you, as a first year student, to the primary fields of social work practice where you will find yourself positioned as a practitioner on completion of your Bachelor of Social Work. In this unit, you will explore several fields of practice and gain knowledge about the interface between the individual and their environment in a range of different practice settings. These fields of practice may include aged care, children and families, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, youth work, disability, mental health, and refugees and asylum seekers.
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Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
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Offerings For Term 1 - 2020
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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- Compare social work fields of practice within different contexts in Australia
- Describe social work processes required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation
- Explore the issues that impact on social work practice
- Reflect on the social work ethical issues that have emerged in exploring different social work fields of practice.
The Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS 2012) discuss the importance of students gaining an understanding of the experience of individuals, groups and communities within a range of different fields of practice settings (ASWEAS 3.3.6). This unit provides a beginning understanding of social work in these practice settings. It will allow students to understand some of the complex issues that social workers are involved in within their practice. Also, it will commence the process for students to assess whether their value base aligns with that of the social work profession.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books - 20% | ||||
| 2 - Essay - 40% | ||||
| 3 - Case Study - 40% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books - 20% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Essay - 40% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Case Study - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
Additional Textbook Information
Recommended texts
Mostly - Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
But if you can afford it - Connolly, M., Harms, L., and Maidment, J., 2017, Social Work Contexts and Practice. Oxford University Press
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
r.kemble@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to the unit
Chapter
Context of Contemporary Practice pp xix from recommended text
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Please note tasks that set for each week.
Task 1– Getting to know each other - In your discussion forum please share a brief overview of what your understanding of social work is and what influenced your decision to become a social worker? (250 words).
Module/Topic
- Skimming the fields of practice in social work
- Core considerations in each field
- Exploring the AASW scope of practice series
Chapter
Chapter 15 - Social Work in Regional, Rural and Remote Australia
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
- Exploring the AASW scope of practice series
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 2– Choose one scope paper to explore and share your impressions in a discussion forum in around 200 words.
Module/Topic
Social Work and Indigenous Australians
Chapter
Chapter 4 -Social Work and Indigenous Australians: Ngurambang Yanhambulanha (‘Walking Country’)
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 3 – Refer to links for video's on Moodle - watch all or one. Explore websites attached and journal around your initial thoughts and reactions. Ask yourself: how could this impact my understanding of the role of social work practice.
Module/Topic
Health and Hospitals
Chapter
Chapter 8 - Social Work in Healthcare Settings
Chapter 16 - Social Work in Palliative Care
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 4 – Read the AASW scope papers relevant to this topic - see links on Moodle. Watch video links on Moodle, make notes in your journal around your thoughts and reactions.
Module/Topic
Education Settings
Chapter
Chapter 9 - Social Work in Educational Settings
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 5 – Read the AASW scope of practice papers relevant to this topic - see links on Moodle. Watch video links on Moodle, make notes in your journal around your thoughts and reactions.
Module/Topic
Working on your Assessments
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Mental Health, Addictions and Homelessness
Chapter
Chapter 10 - Social Work Practice in Mental Health Settings
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 6 – Read the AASW scope of practice papers relevant to this topic - see links on Moodle. Watch video links on Moodle, make notes in your journal around your thoughts and reactions.
Scoping Practice Journal Due: Week 6 Monday (20 Apr 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Child protection
Chapter
Chapter 12 - Social Work in Child Protection Settings
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 7 – Read the AASW scope of practice papers relevant to this topic - see links on Moodle. Watch video links on Moodle, make notes in your journal around your thoughts and reactions.
Module/Topic
The justice/ welfare systems
Chapter
Chapter 13 - Criminal Justice: Extending the Social Work Focus
Chapter 11 - Social Work in the Field of Income Maintenance and Employment
Chapter 6 - Working with Young people
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 8 – Chose one or all chapters to explore. Why would these perhaps sit together? Which area interests you more? Journal around your thoughts and reactions.
Module/Topic
Disability and Aged Care
Chapter
Chapter 3 - Social Work and People with Disabilities
Chapter 7 - Working with Older People (Gerontological Social Work)
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 9 – Read the AASW scope of practice papers relevant to this topic - see links on Moodle. Watch video links on Moodle, make notes in your journal around your thoughts and reactions.
Essay Due: Week 9 Monday (11 May 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Refugee and Asylum seekers
Chapter
Chapter 10 - Working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Connolly, M., Harms, L., and Maidment, J., 2017, Social Work Contexts and Practice. Oxford University Press.
Chapter 5 - Social Work Practice with Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Clients
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 10 – Read the AASW scope of practice papers relevant to this topic - see links on Moodle. Watch video links on Moodle, make notes in your journal around your thoughts and reactions.
Module/Topic
The Domestic Violence Sector
Chapter
Chapter 14 - Social Work in the Domestic Violence Sector
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 11 – Read the AASW scope of practice papers relevant to this topic - see links on Moodle. Watch video links on Moodle, make notes in your journal around your thoughts and reactions.
Module/Topic
Emerging Trends & Summing up….
Chapter
Chapter 18 - Social Work, Sustainability and the Environment
Chapter 20 - Understanding Trauma and Resilience
Alston, M., McCurdy, S. and McKinnon, J., 2018. Social work: Fields of practice. Oxford University Press.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 12 – Watch video links on Moodle. How do you understand the role of social work within the environment? What is the prevalence of trauma on various fields?Make notes in your journal around your thoughts and reactions.
Case Study Presentation Due: Week 12 Friday (5 June 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books
You are being asked to keep a journal throughout the exploration of programs and organisations in your area and then develop a summary of your key learnings which you will then submit. Please note that you will not need to hand in your journal and so your reflections are private, allow yourself to be reflective and be cognisant of any judgemental thinking within your journaling.
You will:
a) Identify three human service programs or organisations in your area.
b) Write a brief journal account of each program. Describe and compare the different roles of human service workers within and across each program. Reflect on your own responses and confusions within and across each program. Do you agree/disagree with the purpose, and intent of the program? Can you identify the direct or indirect benefits of the program (i.e. direct- money for aides, or in-direct – education for the community)?
c) Reflect on any ethical issues that may have emerged in this exploration. Reflect on your personal reactions and/or confusions in your journal. What are the key issues that stand out?
d) Complete a summary of your journal around your exploration of these organisations, identifying key themes and insights.
e) Submit your 750-word summary only to Moodle.
Use the following questions to guide your journal summary:
1. What organisations did you explore?
2. What were the key differences?
3. Did anything confuse or surprise you about these programs? Did anything else stand out to you?
4. How have your explorations impacted your initial interest in the human services field?
5. What would you like to learn more about?
Week 6 Monday (20 Apr 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
upload to Moodle
Week 8 Monday (4 May 2020)
Via Moodle
| Assessment Criteria – 1 – Scoping Practice SOWK11017 | ||||||
| Criteria | % | HD (85-100%) | D (75-84%) | C (65-74%) | P (50-64%) | F (Below 50%) |
| Demonstrates comprehension around the chosen organisations and identifies the key aspects of social work practice | 25 | Demonstrates an exceptional comprehension around what the chosen organisations and identifies the key aspects of social work practice | Demonstrates a very good comprehension around what the chosen organisations and identifies the key aspects of social work practice | Demonstrates a sound comprehension around what the chosen organisations and identifies the key aspects of social work practice | Demonstrates a basic comprehension around what the chosen organisations and identifies the key aspects of social work practice | Demonstrates limited comprehension around what the chosen organisations and identifies the key aspects of social work practice |
| Ability to describe key differences between the organisations explored | 20 | An exceptional ability to describe key differences between the organisations explored | A very good ability to describe key differences between the organisations explored | A sound ability to describe key differences between the organisations explored | A basic ability to describe key differences between the organisations explored | A limited ability to describe key differences between the organisations explored |
| Ability to reflect on your personal reactions and/or confusions | 15 | An exceptional ability to reflect on your personal reactions and/or confusions | A very good ability to reflect on your personal reactions and/or confusions | A sound ability to reflect on your personal reactions and/or confusions | A basic ability to reflect on your personal reactions and/or confusions | A limited ability to reflect on your personal reactions and/or confusions |
| Identifies the impact of their explorations on their initial and furthering interest in the human services field | 15 | An exceptional ability to Identify the impact of their explorations on their initial and furthering interest in the human services field | A very good ability to Identify the impact of their explorations on their initial and furthering interest in the human services field | A sound ability to Identify the impact of their explorations on their initial and furthering interest in the human services field | A basic ability to Identify the impact of their explorations on their initial and furthering interest in the human services field | A limited ability to Identify the impact of their explorations on their initial and furthering interest in the human services field |
| Ability to identify and reflect on any ethical issues that may have emerged in this exploration | 15 | An exceptional ability to identify and reflect on any ethical issues that may have emerged in this exploration | A very good ability to identify and reflect on any ethical issues that may have emerged in this exploration | A sound ability to identify and reflect on any ethical issues that may have emerged in this exploration | A basic ability to identify and reflect on any ethical issues that may have emerged in this exploration | A limited ability to identify and reflect on any ethical issues that may have emerged in this exploration |
| Demonstrated ability to produce a well-written exploration of the organisations and reflections, showing appropriate grammar and spelling within the word limit | 10 | Outstanding level of written expression with evidence of superior writing skills. No grammatical or spelling errors. Within the word limit | Very good level of written expression with evidence of substantial writing skills. Grammatical and spelling. Within the word limit | Sound written expression with evidence of good exploration skills. Minor grammatical and spelling. Within the word limit | Basic level of written expression with acceptable grammar and spelling. Within the word limit | Poorly written with inaccuracies in grammar and spelling. Has not remained within the word limit |
- Compare social work fields of practice within different contexts in Australia
- Reflect on the social work ethical issues that have emerged in exploring different social work fields of practice.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
2 Essay
Assessment two involves you choosing one Field of Practice in social work that is of interest to you, providing a comprehensive consideration of the field and exploring dominant implications for practice.
Fields of Practice:
1. Mental Health (perinatal &/or infant, child &/or youth, adult, aged- you could choose to focus on one or two areas)
2. Child Protection
3. Family violence
4. Criminal Justice
5. Addictions
6. Homelessness
7. Health
8. Disability
9. Aged
10. Refugee and Asylum seekers
11. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
12. Eco Social Work
13. Rural and Remote
Questions to explore in this essay:
1. What does this field identify as the key aspects of social work practice? Describe social work processes in this field that are required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation.
2. What are the differences between government, non-government and private organisations in this field? Compare these fields within different contexts in Australia.
3. Identify key challenges that the literature suggests need addressing in this field. Explore the issues that impact on social work practice.
4. Begin to critically assess the presenting issues through a social justice lens and the challenges to anchoring this in practice; identify at least one conflict.
Week 9 Monday (11 May 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
Upload to Moodle
Week 11 Friday (29 May 2020)
Via Moodle
| Assessment Criteria – 2 – Essay SOWK11017 | ||||||
| Criteria | % | HD (85-100%) | D (75-84%) | C (65-74%) | P (50-64%) | F (Below 50%) |
| Demonstrates comprehension around what the chosen field identifies as the key aspects of social work practice | 25 | Demonstrates an exceptional comprehension around what the chosen field identifies as the key aspects of social work practice | Demonstrates a very good comprehension around what the chosen field identifies as the key aspects of social work practice | Demonstrates a sound comprehension around what the chosen field identifies as the key aspects of social work practice | Demonstrates a basic comprehension around what the chosen field identifies as the key aspects of social work practice | Demonstrates limited comprehension around what the chosen field identifies as the key aspects of social work practice |
| Able to describe social work processes in this field that are required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation | 25 | An exceptional ability to describe social work processes in this field that are required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation | A very good ability to describe social work processes in this field that are required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation | A sound ability to describe social work processes in this field that are required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation | A basic ability to describe social work processes in this field that are required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation | A limited ability to describe social work processes in this field that are required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation |
| Identifies challenges through exploration of the literature outlining issues that impact on social work practice | 20 | An exceptional ability to Identify challenges through exploring current literature and outlining issues that impact on social work practice | A very good ability to Identify challenges through exploring current literature and outlining issues that impact on social work practice | A sound ability to Identify challenges through exploring current literature and outlining issues that impact on social work practice | A basic ability to Identify challenges through exploring current literature and outlining issues that impact on social work practice | A limited ability to Identify challenges through exploring current literature and outlining issues that impact on social work practice |
| Identifies a social justice issue that impacts social work practice in this field | 20 | An exceptional ability to identify a social justice issue/s that impact social work practice in this field | A very good ability to identify a social justice issue/s that impact social work practice in this field | Sound ability to Identify a social justice issue/s that impacts social work practice in this field | A basic ability to Identify a social justice issue that impacts social work practice in this field | A limited ability to Identify a social justice issue that impacts social work practice in this field |
| Demonstrated ability to produce a well-written exploration and integration of literature, theory, knowledge and skills showing appropriate grammar, spelling and referencing (Harvard) within the word limit | 10 | Outstanding level of written expression with evidence of superior writing and exploration skills and widely researched concepts sourced from credible literature. No grammatical, spelling or referencing errors. Within the word limit | Very good level of written expression with evidence of substantial writing exploration skills and widely researched concepts sourced from credible literature Grammatical, spelling and referencing accuracy. Within the word limit | Sound written expression with evidence of good exploration skills and a broad range of literature utilised. Minor grammatical, spelling and referencing errors. Within the word limit | Basic level of written expression with acceptable grammar and spelling, and a basic level of referencing. Within the word limit. Evidence of adequate or basic analysis and key literature utilised | Poorly written with inaccuracies in grammar and spelling and/or poor referencing. Has not remained within the word limit. Inadequate or inappropriate analysis demonstrated with only minimal or inadequate research |
- Compare social work fields of practice within different contexts in Australia
- Describe social work processes required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation
- Explore the issues that impact on social work practice
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
3 Case Study
Assessment three involves choosing a case scenario from the list below that is of interest to you and providing an overview of the presenting issues within the organisational context presented and outline implications for future consideration. Use the questions to guide your exploration and allow your reading to expand beyond the key text into an exploration of current academic peer reviewed journal articles. This is to be presented in a PowerPoint presentation that will address the following criteria:
• Respond to the questions that correspond to the chosen case study (there are 10 to choose from on Moodle assessments)
• Identify the aspects of the case study that you find may need further consideration
• What stands out from the literature around the identified field, skill and social work identified practice.
Requirements
• This case study will be a 10-minute presentation that you will record and submit along with your PowerPoint slides. 10 minutes of materials should be equivalent to no more than 1,200 words (Approximately 120 words per slide). Excessive amounts of materials will not be marked. Be sure to include references.
Week 12 Friday (5 June 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
Upload your recorded PowerPoint slide to Moodle
Exam Week Friday (19 June 2020)
Via Moodle
| High Distinction 85-100% | Distinction 75-84% | Credit 65-74% | Pass 50-64% | Fail Below 50% |
| Structure 20% | ||||
| Efficacy and organisation 5% | ||||
| Slides and notes are used very effectively. There is a clear and succinct introduction and conclusion. The slides introduce the case study, outline the direction of the presentation and bring the presentation to a logical close. | Slides and notes are used effectively. There is a clear and appropriate introduction and conclusion. The slides introduce the case study, outline the direction of the presentation and bring the presentation to a coherent close. | Slides and notes are used very well. There is an appropriate introduction and conclusion and the direction of the presentation is logical. | Slides and notes are clear. The introduction, direction and conclusion are mostly apparent. | Slides and notes are not clear. There is no recognisable introduction, direction or conclusion. |
| Presentation 10% | ||||
| Excellent presentation. The presenter demonstrates an expert understanding of the case study and the presentation is well-paced, confident and compelling. The submitted written material (i.e. presentation slides) is very well-presented and free from errors. | A very good presentation. The presenter demonstrates a very sound understanding of the case study and the presentation is delivered confidently. The written material (i.e. presentation slides) has minor errors (e.g. 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar and paragraph structure). | A good presentation. The presenter demonstrates a sound understanding of the topic and the presentation is delivered well. The written material (i.e. presentation slides) has some errors (e.g. 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure). | The presenter demonstrates an understanding of the topic and the presentation conveys this. This assignment could be improved through improved pacing or other delivery style factors. The written material (i.e. presentation slides) has 3 or 4 inconsistent errors (spelling, grammar and paragraph structure). | A poor presentation. The presentation style is not engaging or credible and the presenter does not demonstrate a grasp of the content. The written material (i.e. presentation slides) has many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. (>5 errors). |
| Referencing 5% | ||||
| Consistently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. | Generally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 1 or 2 exceptions. | Partly integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions. | Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions. | Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations. |
| Accurate Harvard referencing. No errors. | Accurate referencing. 1 error. | Accurate referencing. 2 errors. | Accurate referencing. 3 errors. | More than 3 errors. |
| Approach and Argument 80% | ||||
| Relevancy and depth 20% | ||||
| Content is entirely relevant to the case study, with the questions comprehensively addressed with the task and the presentation proceeding logically and is within the set time limit. | Content is very relevant to the case study, clearly addressing the questions and the presentation proceeds logically and is within the set time limit. | Content is appropriate to the case study, mostly addressing the questions and the presentation for the most part proceeds logically and is within the set time limit. | Content generally addresses the case study but the presentation is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion and is not within the set time limit. | Content is limited and does not appear to address the case study well with the presentation lacking cohesion. The time limit has not been adhered to. |
| An insightful explanation of choice of case study. | A good explanation of choice of case study. | A sound explanation of choice of case study. | A basic level explanation of choice of case study. | No explanation of choice of case study. |
| Identification, discussion and appraisal of the case study, and corresponding questions 60% | ||||
| Appropriate explanation of the case study with a high quality description of the social work processes required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation as relevant to the chosen case study. | Appropriate explanation of the case study with a good quality description of the social work processes required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation as relevant to the chosen case study. | Appropriate explanation of the case study with a sound description of the social work processes required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation as relevant to the chosen case study. | Appropriate explanation of the case study with a basic quality description of the social work processes required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation as relevant to the chosen case study. | A Limited explanation of the case study with a limited to no description of the social work processes required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation as relevant to the chosen case study. |
| Excellent ability to identify the aspects of the case study that impact on social work practice, that may need further consideration. | A very good ability to identify the aspects of the case study that impact on social work practice, that may need further consideration. | A sound ability to identify the aspects of the case study that impact on social work practice, that may need further consideration. | A basic ability to identify the aspects of the case study that impact on social work practice, that may need further consideration. | A limited ability to identify the aspects of the case study that impact on social work practice, that may need further consideration. |
- Describe social work processes required for effective communication, assessment, intervention and evaluation
- Explore the issues that impact on social work practice
- Reflect on the social work ethical issues that have emerged in exploring different social work fields of practice.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
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