Professional Writing for Social Work Practice

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. 

What’s New: 

• New chapters on generative AI in writing and EPAS alignment
• Updated practice examples with DEIA context and GenAI-informed edits
• 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 

Maximize Your Learning With CourseConnect―Included With Your Print Purchase! Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course.  

• Master Complex Concepts―Interactive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retention.  
• Track Your Progress―Real-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvement.  
• Study Anytime, Anywhere―Enjoy seamless access to your eBook and study tools whenever and wherever you need them.  
• Help Whenever You Need It―Course Coach provides answers, summaries, and practice questions to keep you moving forward and build confidence.

Through purchase of this product, you'll get a license to continuous access to this CourseConnect course for as long as you need it, subject to our Terms of Use. 

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.