Social workers practice in a complex environment. Understanding and recognizing social trends and political impact on groups in need is critical to the social work profession. In this essay, you will explore a social trend and its political impact on groups.Choose a topic for your essay. Make sure you choose a topic that is different from your previous essay topics.Some suggested topics are:Criminal justiceCrisis interventionMental health servicesMedical social workOnce you have selected a topic, narrow your larger topic to a specific question or issue that is manageable within the constraints of this assignment.Important: See Exhibit 8.1 in your text for narrowing the topics listed above.Research current information from scholarly resources from a national or global perspective. Use resources from these websites:Influencing State Policy.org: www.statepolicy.orgNational Association of Social Workers: http://www.socialworkers.org/pace/default.aspIndiana Wesleyan Off Campus Library Services (OCLS): http://www2.indwes.edu/library/databases.html#socialYou must use at least three viable scholarly resources. You may use the resources listed in Step 4; other scholarly resources will also be accepted. (NOTE: Wikipedia, about.com, and similar unreliable Internet sources are not appropriate for graduate-level writing.)In your essay, address the following:Clearly state the trend you are exploring in your essay.Explore current legislation and social trends directly related to both the issue and the group in need in your area.Explore your state’s NASW chapter position and advocacy on the issue.Use APA formatting for in-text citations and a proper References page.For help with APA formatting, download and refer to the OCLS document APA6eGuide.pdf.Your completed essay should be three to four pages long, double spaced, and summarize the literature you reviewed to obtain your information.When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the Dropbox by the end of the workshop.
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