Social Work: Professional Knowledgebase Final Paper Overview:
At the end of this course, students will be able to describe the primary theories that inform micro and macro social work practice and discuss how these theories inform practice. Write a 5-to-7-page paper in APA 7 format that includes no less than 10 references (references from course readings can be included).
Use subtitles to demonstrate in what places you address the following areas. You will be graded on your inclusion of all five areas, the depth and accuracy of your discussion, and on your writing (see rubric). Areas Description: Your paper should be 5-7 pages long (not including the cover page or references), and it should include all of the following topics:
1. Professional knowledge base. Describe how theories and research (EBP process) inform our professional knowledge base. 2. Primary social work theories. Briefly summarize the three levels of theories and provide a few examples.
3. Application of theories to micro practice. Choose at least two of these theories and discuss how they informed micro practice at your first field placement.
4. Application of theories to macro practice. Choose at least two additional theories and discuss how they inform macro practice at your first agency.
5. Evaluation of approach. Demonstrate critical thinking by using our discussion of theory and EBP to critically appraise the strengths and limitations of the approach at your first field placement. Be sure to include a discussion of culture and whether the knowledge base is appropriate for the clients served at this agency. Close with some recommendations you might make to your agency leadership. Include a discussion of strengths as well as areas of development regarding the use of the professional knowledge base at your first field placement.
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