Detailed information

Students are to identify a current issue for a vulnerable population group and to reflect on their opinion on this issue. They are to refer to the AASW Practice Standards to justify their opinion and to use a range of scholarly references to support their argument. 

Marking Criteria

· A current issue for a vulnerable population is identified and justified using the AASW Practice Standards

· The student’s opinion is argued critically and draws on scholarly references to support the argument

· Social work theory and critical social work concepts such as power and social injustice are draw on to further the argument

· UOW Harvard referencing style is used consistently and the content is in line with social work ethics and professional conduct (including spelling, punctuation, grammar and word count)

Length

Essay format- 1500 words

Weighting

30%

Assessment Due

10 May 2024

Final submission time: 11:59pm

Type of Collaboration

Individual assessment

Assessment submission

Online via Moodle This assessment has been set up to be checked by Turnitin, a tool which helps you check whether you have referenced correctly. You can submit your assessment task to Turnitin prior to the due date and Turnitin will give you an originality report. You may then make any changes that may be required and resubmit your final version by the due date.

Assessment return

Marks will be posted on Moodle following the due date.