Theory and model development is important in social work. This powerpoint presentation provides guidelines for analyzing existing models, modifying existing models, and creating new models. Social work has taken upon itself to make life better for other people. These guidelines may provide some direction for this work.

1. Social Science Writing That is Social Work-Specific Jane F. Gilgun, Ph.D., LICSW Professor, School of Social Work University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, USA November 30, 2010

2. Contents Logical Organization of Ideas Contents of Introductory Section Contents of Second Section Procedures Findings/Expected Findings/Applications/Future Directions Clarity Directness Even-handedness Documentation

3. What’s My Point? Social science writing is a particular form of writing that involves Logical organization of ideas Clarity Directness Even-handedness Documentation

4. Logical Organizationof Ideas

5. Logical Organizationof Ideas Title states the topic Use the APA manual as a guide for the structure and content of the paper/book/proposal (P/B/P)

6. Logical Organizationof Ideas Write in first person, active voice (“I” or “we”) Abstract/Overview Summarizes the (P/B/P) Make it interesting Hooks & handles, if possible

7. Logical Organizationof Ideas Topic in the first sentence First paragraph contains statements on Topic Significance of topic How you developed the contents of the P/B/P

8. Logical Organizationof Ideas Potential or actual applications of P/B/P Directions researchers/practitioners/community members/policy makers/parents can go with the potential or actual findings

9. Contents of SectionAfter Introductory Section Relevant Models of Practice Characteristics of Social Work-Specific Research and how they Apply to Topic Four Cornerstones Service User and Other User Perspectives including Values Practitioner Perspectives including Personal and Professional Values & Personal experience/Reflective practice Relevant Research Relevant Theory

10. Characteristics of Social Work-Specific Research and how they Apply to Topic What are they? Common factors model Includes PIE Theories of change/causation Values Tensions between values Critical perspectives Advocacy

11. Procedures for Developing/Adapting/Analyzing a Model Guidelines you used Heuristics you used that helped you think about components of your model

12. Procedures for Testing a Model Statement about the completeness of the model Plans for obtaining information for the description of how the model works Plans for how you will adapt the model to fit how you have observed how it works

13. Findings/Expected Findings/Applications/Future Directions

14. Selected References Gilgun, Jane F. (2010). The NEATS: A Child & Family Assessment. Available from the instructors Gilgun, Jane F. (2010). Theory & Model-Building in Social Work: Course Syllabus . International Federation of Social Workers (2000). Definition of Social Work. Adopted by the IFSW General Meeting in Montréal, Canada, July 2000. Pelton, Leroy H. (2001). Social justice and social work. Journal of Social Work Education, 37(3), 433-439 Smith-Maddox, Renee & Daniel G. Solorano (2002). Using critical race theory, Paulo Freire’s problem-posing method, & case study research to confront race and racism in education. Qualitative Inquiry, 8(1), 66-84. Wendt-Hironimus, Robert J. & Lora Ebert Wallace (2009). The sociological imagination and social responsibility. Teaching Sociology, 37, 76-78. Rolland, J.S. (2005). Cancer and the family: An integrative model. Cancer, 104(11sup), 2584-2595.