Report writing for social workers / Jane Watt.

"This exciting new series of books from Learning Matters is aimed at busy social work practitioners who are looking to enhance their skills and extend their knowledge. Written from a practical point of view, they have clear links to both post-qualifying training including Continual Professional Deve...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Post-qualifying social work practice.
Main Author: Watt, Jane
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles : London : Sage ; Learning Matters, 2013.
Series:Post-qualifying social work practice.
Subjects:
Communication in social work.
Report writing.
Physical Description:xiii, 114 pages ; 25 cm.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • 1. Introduction. About this book ; Why write this book? ; What is a report? ; Standards of literacy in social work
  • 2. General considerations. The power of the written word ; Working in the human and personal world ; Working n the social and political world ; Working in the legal world ; Feelings, Power ; Respect
  • 3. Getting started. First things ; Deadlines ; Organisation ; Keeping information secure ; Work space ; Materials ; Going through the paperwork ; The future
  • 4. Planning and timetabling. The timetable ; Prioritising contracts ; Things to consider when planning appointments ; Tips for making appointments ; Recording
  • 5. Interviews. Be prepared ; Arranging and office to be welcoming yet business-like ; Home interviews ; Recording ; Note-taking skills and tips l Introductions : yourself and your client ; Introduce the report too ; Signposting ; Conducting interviews ; Report file ; Difficult situations
  • 6. Writing. You as writer ; Writing the report ; What to include ; Headings ; What to leave out ; Vocabulary ; Spelling ; Grammar tips ; Tone and style
  • 7. Checking and proofreading. Personal checks ; Consultancy
  • 8. Presentation. The final version ; Presenting yourself ; Location ; Observe and be confident ; Preparing clients ; Public speaking
  • 9. And afterwards?. Results ; Practical organisation ; Change and the social work relationship ; Learning and professional development
  • Afterword.