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Many students and qualified workers in all areas of social work feel apprehension at the prospect of writing a formal report for a court or tribunal. Writing may be a fundamental skill, but it is one that students and practitioners cannot afford to take for granted. Recent reviews (Baby P, Serious Case Review processes) highlighted the need for clear reports, recording and written communication between professionals. This practical and accessible textbook presents the report writing process in a clear and straightforward way. From methods of collecting and presenting evidence, to drawing conclusions and writing up a final report.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• About the author(p. xi)
• Preface to the Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Guide Series(p. xiii)
• 1 Introduction(p. 1)
• About this book(p. 1)
• Why write this book?(p. 4)
• What is a report?(p. 6)
• Standards of literacy in social work(p. 7)
• Chapter review(p. 10)
• Further reading(p. 11)
• 2 General considerations(p. 12)
• Introduction(p. 12)
• The power of the written word(p. 13)
• Working in the human and personal world(p. 15)
• Working in the social and political world(p. 16)
• Working in the legal world(p. 17)
• Feelings(p. 18)
• Power(p. 21)
• Respect(p. 23)
• Chapter review(p. 25)
• Further reading(p. 26)
• 3 Getting started(p. 28)
• Introduction(p. 28)
• First things(p. 28)
• Deadlines(p. 29)
• Organisation(p. 29)
• Keeping information secure(p. 32)
• Work space(p. 34)
• Materials(p. 34)
• Going through the paperwork(p. 34)
• The future(p. 37)
• Chapter review(p. 37)
• Further reading(p. 38)
• 4 Planning and timetabling(p. 39)
• The timetable(p. 39)
• Prioritising contacts(p. 40)
• Things to consider when planning appointments(p. 40)
• Tips for making appointments(p. 43)
• Recording(p. 48)
• Chapter review(p. 49)
• Further reading(p. 50)
• 5 Interviews(p. 51)
• Introduction(p. 51)
• Be prepared(p. 51)
• Arranging an office to be welcoming yet business-like(p. 52)
• Home interviews(p. 52)
• Recording(p. 53)
• Note-taking skills and tips(p. 53)
• Introductions: yourself and your client(p. 54)
• Introduce the report too(p. 55)
• Signposting(p. 56)
• Conducting interviews(p. 57)
• Report File(p. 59)
• Difficult situations(p. 60)
• Chapter review(p. 61)
• Further reading(p. 62)
• 6 Writing(p. 63)
• Introduction(p. 63)
• You as a writer(p. 63)
• Writing the report(p. 64)
• What to include(p. 65)
• Headings(p. 66)
• What to leave out(p. 69)
• Vocabulary(p. 70)
• Spelling(p. 72)
• Grammar tips(p. 72)
• Tone and style(p. 73)
• Chapter review(p. 74)
• Further reading(p. 74)
• 7 Checking and proofreading(p. 76)
• Introduction(p. 76)
• Personal checks(p. 77)
• Consultancy(p. 85)
• Chapter review(p. 87)
• Further reading(p. 88)
• 8 Presentation(p. 89)
• The final version(p. 89)
• Presenting yourself(p. 91)
• Location(p. 92)
• Observe and be confident(p. 93)
• Preparing clients(p. 93)
• Public speaking(p. 94)
• Chapter review(p. 97)
• Further reading(p. 98)
• 9 And afterwards?(p. 99)
• Results(p. 99)
• Practical organisation(p. 100)
• Change and the social work relationship(p. 101)
• Learning and professional development(p. 104)
• Chapter review(p. 107)
• Further reading(p. 108)
• Afterword(p. 109)
• Bibliography(p. 111)
• Index(p. 113)

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Jane Watt has held positions in the Probation Service and has taught report writing to postgraduate probation and social work students. More recently, she has worked in Community Mental Health Teams in the South of England. She now lives and teaches in France.