Social Problem Analysis. Analyze and address a social problem of significant concern with the assumption that you have available resources at
your disposal (2-3 pages).
The ability to conceptualize and communicate effectively through writing is essential for success in graduate education. Your social problem analysis affords you the opportunity to demonstrate your professional writing abilities and critical thinking skills.
Social Problem Analysis: Include references from credible sources in a citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, etc.) with which you are familiar. Social Work students will learn APA style in our program. Please address the five aspects outlined below with precision and thoughtfulness, integrating the headings with your professional writing style.
Identify and describe a social problem of significant concern:
Discuss what makes it a social problem.
Compare competing perspectives on the issue/problem.
Describe groups most impacted.
Discuss contributing and preventative factors:
Examine factors that contribute to and maintain the problem.
Evaluate prevention efforts to reduce or eliminate the problem.
Develop and critique solution(s) to the social problem.
Pay attention to challenges that may impact the proposed solution(s)
Explain why society should be concerned about this social problem.
Reflect on potential consequences/costs if ignored vs. benefits if addressed.
Describe the role you envision yourself playing as a social worker in addressing this social problem.
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