This assessment focuses on your participation in peer supervision sessions and your ability to reflect on the learning and insights gained from these sessions. It consists of two components aligned with Learning Outcomes 1 and 4, which are based on the AASW social work graduate attributes outlined in the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS) 2021. You will:

• Attend and actively participate in three peer supervision sessions.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of social work principles, reflective practice, and constructive feedback.
• Exhibit effective facilitation skills by fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Communicate effectively, adapting your skills to diverse situations.
• Practice in accordance with the AASW Code of Ethics, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines.
• Engage actively in professional development and self-reflection to enhance your social work practice.

Instructions:

1. Prior to your placement, join a group of three to five students during the residential school to learn the skills associated with a peer supervision model.
2. Conduct three online peer supervision sessions throughout your placement, with approximately one month between each session.
3. Collaborate with your group to determine the dates, times, and the most suitable method for conducting the peer supervision sessions.
4. Create an agenda for each peer supervision session in collaboration with your group.
5. Record each session on Zoom and save it to the cloud storage (OneDrive). Share the session link with all group participants within two days for individual participant review.

1. Prepare a 7-minute audio-visual reflection on your key learnings and insights from the peer supervision sessions.
2. Demonstrate comprehensive and insightful reflection on your participation, highlighting challenges, strategies for improvement, and the application of social work principles.
3. Communicate your ideas effectively, clearly articulating your experiences and reflections.
4. Incorporate ethical considerations, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding the AASW Code of Ethics.
5. Engage in professional development and self-reflection to enhance your learning and practice.

In this assessment, you will conduct research on Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) processes (outlined in your unit) and apply them to a chosen topic within the field of social work. You will explore effective evidence-based, research-informed interventions for a specific practice issue or concern.

Topic Selection: Choose a specific practice issue or concern within the field of social work that interests you. This could be related to mental health, child protection, clinical social work practice, domestic and family violence, criminal, or any other area of social work practice.

Examples: “Trauma informed practice with survivors of domestic violence” or “Interventions for Promoting Mental Health in Adolescents" or “Community Development Strategies for Promoting Social Inclusion”.

1. Research on Evidence-Based Practice: Using online platforms and resources, conduct a thorough literature review on evidence-based interventions related to your chosen topic. Explore relevant research articles, scholarly publications, and reputable online databases to identify effective interventions that have been evidenced through research.
2. Steps for Evidence-Based Practice: Based on the EBP process (outlined at residential school and on the Moodle site), follow these steps to evaluate the research evidence and inform your practice:

a. Formulate an answerable question: Clearly articulate a question that guides your research, such as "What are the most effective trauma-informed interventions and practices for supporting survivors of domestic violence in their healing and recovery?"

b. Search and appraise relevant research: Utilise online platforms and library databases to search for research studies that address your question. Critically evaluate the quality and relevance of the selected studies, considering factors such as sample size, research design, and applicability to your chosen practice issue.

c. Synthesise and analyse the findings: Analyse the identified research evidence and synthesise the key findings. Consider the effectiveness, feasibility, and applicability of the interventions in the context of your chosen practice issue.

d. Evaluate and apply the evidence: Reflect on the implications of the research findings for your practice. Assess how the evidence can inform your interventions and decision-making process as a social worker.

Report: Produce a written report that demonstrates your understanding and application of evidence-based practice principles to your chosen topic.

The report should include:

Introduction: Clearly state the chosen practice issue and its significance in the field of social work.

Literature Review: Summarise the relevant research evidence on evidence-based interventions for your chosen topic.

Evaluation of Research Evidence: Critically analyse and evaluate the selected studies, discussing their strengths and limitations.

Synthesis and Analysis: Synthesise the key findings from the literature and analyse their implications for practice.

Application to Practice: Discuss how the evidence-based interventions can be applied to address the chosen practice issue.

Conclusion: Summarise the main points of your report and reflect on the importance of evidence-based practice in social work.

Word Limit: 2500 words (excluding references)

Literature and References

Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles available through the CQUniversity library databases as well as textbooks and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the 5 elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature sourced from the internet must be from reputable websites such as from government, university, or peak national bodies: for example, the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Requirements

Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 2.0 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in  Microsoft Word).

Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.

Write in the third-person perspective using (SWIT) where appropriate.

The word count is considered from the first word of the report to the last word of the report.

Use Harvard referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online Harvard Referencing Style Guide.

Resources

You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.

We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: Social Work and Community Services Guide.

We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.

For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.

Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.

Task Description:

In this assessment, you will create a virtual poster presentation and record a brief audio-visual (AV) abstract to accompany your poster. The virtual poster and AV abstract will be presented at an online seminar hosted within the unit's Moodle platform.

Poster Creation: Design a visually appealing and informative poster that showcases your research and findings from Assessment Task 2. The poster should include the following elements typically required in a poster presentation:

Title: Clearly state the title of your research project.

Introduction: Provide an overview of the chosen practice issue and its relevance to social work practice.

Methods: Briefly explain the EBP practice process you followed in Assessment Task 2.

Results: Present the key findings and evidence-based interventions identified in your research.

Discussion: Reflect on the implications of your findings for social work practice, including considerations of ethical and cultural factors.

Conclusion: Summarise the main points of your research and highlight the importance of evidence-based practice in addressing the chosen practice issue.

AV Abstract: Record a brief audio-visual abstract (no longer than 5 mins) that accompanies your poster presentation. The AV abstract should provide a concise summary of your research findings and highlight the key points from your poster. This abstract will help viewers understand the main aspects of your research in a visual and engaging manner.

Virtual Seminar Submission: Upload your poster and AV abstract to the virtual seminar in the unit's Moodle platform. Ensure that your poster is in a suitable format (e.g., PDF or image file) and that your AV abstract is accessible (e.g., video file or embedded link).

Participation and Engagement: Engage with other students' virtual poster presentations by viewing their posters, watching their AV abstracts, and providing constructive feedback or comments. Actively participate in discussions within the online seminar to enhance your understanding of evidence-based practice in social work.

Evaluation Criteria:

Your virtual poster presentation will be assessed based on the following criteria:

Content: Clear presentation of the chosen practice issue, research methodology, findings, and implications for social work practice.

Visual Design: Effective use of graphics, text, and layout to convey information and engage the audience.

Clarity and Organisation: Coherent and well-structured presentation of ideas and research findings.

Audio-visual Abstract: Concise and engaging summary of the research in the AV abstract.

Engagement: Active participation in viewing and providing feedback on other students' virtual poster presentations.

Word Limit: No word limit (poster format)

Note: Detailed instructions for poster submission and participation in the online seminar will be provided on the Moodle platform.

Literature and References

Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles as well as textbooks and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the 5 elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature sourced from the internet must be from reputable websites such as from government, university, or peak national bodies: for example, the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Requirements

Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 2.0 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).

Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.

Write in the third-person perspective using (SWIT) where appropriate.

The word count is considered from the first word of the report to the last word of the report.

Use Harvard referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online Harvard Referencing Style Guide.

Resources

You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.

We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: Social Work and Community Services Guide.

We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.

For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.

Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.