Description
Due Sunday by 11:59pm
Points 60
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Unit 3Attending Skills Assignment
Unit 3: Introduction (1 of 4)
Unit 3: Reading and Activities (2 of 4)
Current Assignment: Unit 3: Attending Skills Assignment (3 of 4)
Unit 3: Discussion Transtheoretical Model Stages of Change (4 of 4)
Instructions
Visit this website:
Read Bodenheimer, D. (n.d.) But what should I say next? 5 tips for social workersLinks to an external site.. The New Social Worker.
Then, select two topics from the following list on the website and write a 2-page reflection paper:
Szczygiel, P. (2018). The profound act of sitting with difficult emotions and the value of process in social work practiceLinks to an external site.. The New Social Worker
Calabrese, A. J. (2017). Being present: Social worker’s giftLinks to an external site.. The New Social Worker.
Smith, P. (2017). Active listening in social work: The value and rewardsLinks to an external site.. The New Social Worker.
Be sure to provide the answers to all the following for each of your selected topics:
Share two things that stood out in your selection that can be applied to your experience as an MSW student.
Cite and explain the connection of the topic with one core value from the NASW code of ethics.
Describe how you intend to incorporate what was learned from the reading of the topic selected into social work practice.
REQUIREMENTS
This paper should include the following requirements:
At least 2 pages in length
Use proper APA 7th edition formatting
Include both a title and references page using proper APA formatting
12 pt. font, double-spaced
Use proper in text citations with APA formatting
All references should be within the last five years
Please review the grading rubric for other specific details about this assignment.
Complete this assignment and submit it to this assignment dropbox by Sunday at 11:59 pm CT.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Rubric
MSW610 Unit 3 Mini Paper Rubric
MSW610 Unit 3 Mini Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompetency 1Professional practice – reflective practice
20 pts
Mastered
Clearly described three things from the readings that can be applied to experience as an MSW student. Provided examples from the reading and linked to practice.
18 pts
Excels
Described two things from the readings that can be applied to experience as an MSW student. Provided examples from the reading and linked to practice.
16 pts
Competent
Adequately described two things from the readings that can be applied to experience as an MSW student. Provided examples from the reading and linked to practice.
14 pts
Needs Improvement
Attempted to describe two things from the readings that can be applied to experience as an MSW student. Provided examples from the reading and linked to practice.
0 pts
Not Present
No discussion from the reading
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompetency 1Ethical Practice
15 pts
Mastered
Clearly explained the connection of the topic with one core value from the NASW code of ethics and cited the code.
13.5 pts
Excels
Explained the connection of the topic with one core value from the NASW code of ethics and cited the code.
12 pts
Competent
Adequately explained the connection of the topic with one core value from the NASW code of ethics and cited the code.
10.5 pts
Needs Improvement
Attempted to explain the connection of the topic with one core value from the NASW code of ethics
0 pts
Not Present
No link to ethics
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompetency 6Engagement
15 pts
Mastered
Clearly incorporate what was learned from the reading of the topic selected into social work practice. Provided at least 3 examples from the articles of topics applicable to practice
13.5 pts
Excels
Clearly incorporate what was learned from the reading of the topic selected into social work practice. Provided at least 2 examples from the articles of topics applicable to practice
12 pts
Competent
Incorporated what was learned from the reading of the topic selected into social work practice. Provided at least 1 example from the articles of topics applicable to practice
10.5 pts
Needs Improvement
Attempted to incorporate what was learned from the reading of the topic selected into social work practice. Did not provide details or citation.
0 pts
Not Present
No application to practice.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
5 pts
Mastered
The paper exhibits a superior command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.
4.5 pts
Excels
The paper exhibits a stronger command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impair the flow of communication.
4 pts
Competent
The paper exhibits command of written English language conventions. The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication.
3.5 pts
Needs Improvement
The paper exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.
0 pts
Not Present
The paper does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting
5 pts
Mastered
The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references.
4.5 pts
Excels
The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.
4 pts
Competent
The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.
3.5 pts
Needs Improvement
The required APA elements are not all included. AND/OR there are major formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.
0 pts
Not Present
There is little to no evidence of APA formatting. AND/OR there are no in-text citations AND/OR references.
5 pts
Total Points: 60
