Integrating the Theory Into Professional Practice

** paper - 900 words

**powerpoint 8 slides

To excel in their practice, social workers needs to understand a  variety of theoretical frames for differing scenarios they will  encounter as professionals. Social workers also need to understand  techniques for applying theory to their practice. 

• C4.GP.B. Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings.
• C6.GP.A; C7.GP.B; C8.GP.B; C9.GP.B. (Engage)  (Assess) (Intervene) (Evaluate). Apply knowledge of human behavior and  the social environment, person-in-environment, and other  multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks with clients and  constituencies.

Assignment Description

For this final assignment, which is also your final course project,  write a scholarly paper and create a PowerPoint presentation including  the components identified in the instructions below.

Assignment Instructions

For this assignment:

• Discuss why the theory, chosen for the assignment in Unit 5, is useful to you in your social work practice.
• Compare and contrast your selected theory with at least two other  theories, explaining why the theory you selected is a better fit for  your practice.
• Explain how theory guides social work practice, including the areas of assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and practice wisdom to support your project.

Using the content of your Unit 5 assignment, your chosen case  study, and selected theory, create a PowerPoint presentation that  presents a comparison of your theory with at least two other theories in  the context of applicability to your chosen case study.

• Explain your reasoning using multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge, and practice wisdom.