Field of Social Work Practice Exploration P.aper

These are ranges that are contingent upon the maximum score of each of the content areas being assessed. When the content areas are not weighted the same, the professor will still use the ranges below to calculate.

0 points

Maximum Points

The student did not address the stated area. There is no evidence that the knowledge/ skill was mastered. There are no connections between areas.

The student shows fair work in stated area. There is little evidence that knowledge/skill was mastered. Connections are very tenuous and difficult for the reader to find.

The student shows average work in stated area. The student shows some mastery of the knowledge/skill, but evidence is somewhat difficult to find. Connections are tenuous and are not easily seen by the reader.

The student shows good work in stated area. The student shows mastery of the knowledge/skill, though some of the evidence of mastery is implicit. Connections are somewhat clear and mostly understandable.

The student shows exemplary work in stated area. The student shows mastery of the knowledge/skill. All evidence of the knowledge/skill is explicit. Connections are clear and easy to understand.

Content

Maximum Score

Student Score

Introduction & Clarity

· Introduces the selected population or field of practice

· Explains the rationale for selecting the population or field

10

Social Work Roles

· Identifies relevant social work roles

· Explains the responsibilities associated with the identified roles

· Connects social work roles to the selected field of practice

· Explains how social workers support the selected population

20

Social Work Values

· Identifies applicable social work values

· Explains how the identified values apply to the selected population

· Reflects on the importance of social work values in practice

15

Population Demographics & Issues Prevalence

· Describes relevant population demographics

· Explains the prevalence of the selected issue

· Uses scholarly sources to support demographic and prevalence information

· Explains how the demographic and prevalence information relates to practice

20

Special Issues in Practice

· Identifies potential challenges in practice

· Explains how the identified challenges may affect social work practice

· Connects practice challenges to the selected population

· Reflects on the importance of addressing the identified challenges

20

Best Evidence Based Practices

· Identifies relevant evidence-based practices

· Explains how the practices apply to the selected population

· Uses scholarly sources to support the identified practices

· Explains how the practices may support effective social work practice

20

Personal Reflection & Action Plan

· Reflects on personal skill development

· Identifies areas for continued professional development

· Develops a realistic and specific action plan

15

Use of Scholarly Sources

· Uses at least five recent scholarly sources

· Uses sources that are relevant to the selected topic

· Integrates scholarly sources effectively throughout the paper

15

APA Style & Grammar

· Applies APA 7 style

· Uses appropriate grammar, spelling, and formatting

· Organization and flow

15

TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE

150 points or 15% of the student’s grade for the overall course.