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Professional Writing for Social Work Practice

Third Edition
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Daniel Weisman, MSW, PhD

Joseph Zornado, PhD

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Build future-ready writing skills with AI, DEIA, and practice-based tools for social work communication. 

Includes CourseConnect: Know It. Use It. Test It. – The Smarter Way to Learn and Succeed!

This comprehensive guide helps students master professional writing for social work by integrating critical thinking, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Each chapter aligns with social work foundation areas, from research to policy, practice, and more. Students develop writing skills for practice through field-based examples, self-assessments, and guidance grounded in ethical, inclusive communication. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase. 

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  • Revised glossary with updated writing fundamentals and inclusive language
  • Real-world writing cases now cross-referenced with AI and DEIA sections 

Key Features: 

  • Real documents from practice, updated for DEIA and AI use, with detailed writing process guidance and glossary
  • Builds student confidence and competence in professional writing across all core social work foundation areas
  • Includes self-assessments, corrected examples, AI integration, and a syllabus for writing-intensive instruction
  • Coauthored by social work and writing pedagogy experts, combining decades of teaching and field experience 

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Contents

Preface  

Acknowledgments 

To the Reader 

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Third Edition and Educational Policy 

Chapter 2. Critical Thinking and Social Work Practice 

Chapter 3. Generative AI, Research, and Writing   

Chapter 4. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and the Work of Cultural Competency 

Chapter 5. Jones’s Family Case Study: Writing Self-Assessment 

Chapter 6. Four-Step Writing Process for Professional Practice 

Chapter 7. Writing and Human Behavior in the Social Environment  

Chapter 8. Writing for Social Work Practice  

Chapter 9. Writing and Social Policy  

Chapter 10. Writing Research Reports  

Chapter 11. Grant Writing  

Chapter 12. Agency-Based Writing: Letters 

Chapter 13. Writing With the Mind and Body  

Chapter 14. Fundamentals of Effective Writing  

Appendix: Glossary of Writing and Writing Errors 

Index 

Authors

Daniel Weisman, MSW, PhD, is professor emeritus of social work, Rhode Island College, and former chair, Bachelor of Social Work Department.

Joseph Zornado, PhD, is professor of English at Rhode Island College.

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Suggested Courses: 

  • Professional Writing for Social Work
  • Writing for Social Work Professionals
  • Foundation Curriculum 

Included Instructor Resources: 

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  • EPAS Competency Mapping
  • Transition Guide: Second Edition to Third Edition 

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Product Details
  • Release Date: December 31, 2025
  • Paperback / softback
  • 294 Pages
  • Trim Size: 7in x 10in
  • Number of Illustrations: 1
  • ISBN: 9780826157225
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826191397
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