19 Feb SWP 331: Social Work Theories of Practice
For this assignment, you must find a current example (from within the past two years) that clearly relates to one of the dominant philosophies influencing social work, as discussed in classes two and three (Modernism, Structuralism, or Post-conventionalism). You may select an example from various sources, such as a short text (e.g., a journal article, website, song, poem, story) or a visual representation (e.g., a photo, video – 3 minutes or less, building, space, action, piece of art, or other forms of representation). Whatever you choose, the example should directly reflect the central ideas of the dominant philosophy selected.
For your paper, you should develop a clear and coherent argument that demonstrates how your chosen example embodies a particular philosophy. Ensure your argument is clear and thorough and supports the connection between your example and the dominant philosophy. Your paper should be organized with a logical flow and a clear and smooth transition between ideas.
Assignment Structure:
1. Written Argument (2 pages)
· A brief, clear explanation of the chosen dominant philosophy
· A brief, clear explanation of the example
· A clear, well-supported argument of why this example is directly connected to the philosophy discussed in class (web link, book citation, etc.)
2. Example Submission (1 page)
· A copy of, or link to, your example
Formatting Guidelines:
· Cover page with a title for your paper, your name, date, course number and section, and instructor’s name
· Double-space your work
· Use a 12-point Times New Roman font
· Word only
· Editing and proofreading are essential
· While no additional references are required outside of the class lectures , if you include them, ensure they enhance your argument and are correctly cited in APA format (7th edition). For guidance on APA style, please visit the Purdue OWL website: [ APA Formatting and Style Guide]
· Including the cover page, the submission should be four pages in total.
· This should be submitted to your course shell on D2L.
Assignment Checklist:
· Have I made it clear how my example links to the dominant philosophy?
· Is my argument detailed and well-supported?
· Is my example recent and directly connected to the philosophy?
· Does it clearly illustrate the central ideas discussed in class?
· Does my final submission still reflect my voice and understanding?
· Is my paper free of errors and easy to read?
· Have I followed all APA formatting rules correctly?
· Is my paper organized logically, with a clear beginning, middle, and end?
· Have I included all the required sections and formatted them correctly?
Rubric: Assignment 1 – Dominant Philosophy Assignment (20%)
