Social Work

Assessment Description

750-1,000 words examine the generalist model of social work practice. Address the following in your assignment:

1. Explain the generalist model.
2. Discuss why the generalist model became the operational model in social work and its merits.
3. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages to the social worker in using the generalist model.
4. Describe how research impacts social work practices in the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Refer to Social Work Disposition #11: Standard: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to the Social Work Profession when responding to this prompt.

You are required to cite a minimum of three academic sources to support your work.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.

Rubric:

Explain the generalist model

Discuss why the generalist model became the operational model in Social Work and its merits

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages to the social worker in using the generalist model

Impact of research on Social Work (B, S, D)

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Evidence, Development, Conclusion, and Structure