Discipline: Social Science - Philosophy

  Introduction Remember – these journal questions require more thinking than writing. Think about exactly what you are asked to do, and then write as economically as possible.   Instructions For this journal assignment, briefly answer each of the following prompts. For all instances where you are required to provide a definition, do not copy […]

  Consider one of the following current social issues – or one of your choice: Gun violence Racism Economic inequality Sexism Violent crime Immigration For the initial post, address the following: State your position on one of these issues – are you for, against, or neutral? Explain why. Avoid vagueness or ambiguity in your response. […]

Explain why social workers should understand the role policy plays in determining the environment in which practitioner and client interact. Describe the dichotomy between micro and macro practice. Explain why social work is identified as a policy-based profession. Provide examples.

What insights did you gain from the activity in terms of your identities and aspects of power and privilege? In what ways do you envision your diverse identities and associated power, privilege, or oppression influencing the social worker–client relationship? Provide an example. BY

esy Length tips–To answer these topics completely, it takes a minimum of 350 words.         – no plagiarism. no outside sources. – Topic 1:  What is the conservative argument against abortion? What is the liberal argument for allowing access to abortion? Why is personhood such an important concept in the abortion debate? Which view do you find […]

Assignment Overview As a professional social worker, you have many opportunities to take leadership roles. Evaluating your own skills as a supervisor and leader helps prepare you for future roles as supervisors and leaders in the field of social work. This assignment gives you the opportunity to evaluate some of your capacities as a leader and supervisor. […]

  Introduction Remember – your actual journal entry should be somewhat brief; most of your time should be spent thinking about the questions asked and the issues raised. Your thoughts should then be distilled into a mini-argument that will respond affirmatively to the four tests for evaluating arguments: truthfulness of premises, logical strength, relevance, and […]

 Distinguishing Inductive and Deductive Reasoning   For the initial post, address the following: Find and post examples of deductive and inductive arguments. Do NOT use an argument example which clearly indicates it is an example of an inductive/deductive argument.  For each example, evaluate its logical strength, using the concepts and ideas presented in the textbook readings, […]

When you think of yourself as a cultural being, what do you want others to know? How does your own cultural story influence your ability to work in cross-cultural situations? What are you bringing to the social work profession? How does this connect to your desire to become a culturally competent social worker? Why do […]

  Define social welfare and social welfare policy. Explain how social welfare policy governs social work practice and programs. Explain in 2–3 sentences how one historical circumstance or event surrounding an issue or problem inspired a drive for social change. The goal here is to concisely point to an important historical event for context, rather […]