|
|
 |
|
AUTOBIOGRAPHY, DESCRIPTION, AND PERSUASION
Patricia Carl-Stannard (Social Work)
- In SW 275, a junior level clinical course, I ask the students to write a one to two paragraph autobiography focusing on what draws them into the social work program. This is particularly helpful given this major is a “writing heavy” and performance-based major with three semesters of field internship. The assignment serves two purposes for me. First, it gives me a sense of their writing style and second, it allows me to begin to get to know them in terms of their life experiences, professional aspirations and expectations. I treat them as an informational sample and I do not grade it.
- In SW 275 I have the students practice assessment writing by composing a descriptive paragraph about a client. I then break the students into small groups and ask them to read their assessment to their peers for feedback. This is not a graded assignment.
- In SW 266 students experience persuasive writing skills by writing a letter to a key public figure/policy maker regarding an issue pertinent to professional practice. This is a smaller part of a larger project, which is graded. These letters are actually mailed. The students are thrilled when they get a response.
|
|