A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power: The Thesis and the Imperative of Social Work Writing. (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carney, Debra
• Is Part Of: Smith College studies in social work. Volume 87:Number 4(2017)
• Page Start: 324
• Page End: 327
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: writing -- reflection -- social work; Social service -- Periodicals; Social problems -- Periodicals; Dissertations, Academic -- United States -- Abstracts -- Periodicals; 361.3
• DOI: 10.1080/00377317.2017.1372312
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0037-7317

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Social workers must be writers. The thesis provided students with an important opportunity to hone crucial writing and critical thinking skills, which enhanced their abilities to serve their clients. I share what I learned working with thesis writers about the significance of social work writing. I also discuss ways social workers should and can develop their writing as a powerful tool for advancing knowledge, practice and social justice. Although I describe encounters with students and teachers, to maintain their privacy, I have changed some details and all identifying information.