Is there an appropriate balance between description, analysis and reflection?
To what extent :-
Are all parts of the assignment addressed?
Is the context of practice clearly explained?
Is the process of the work clearly delineated?
Are statements about practice and process supported by theoretical material
in a way which demonstrates that the knowledge is understood?
Do professional social work values underpin the practice including evidence
of practising in an anti-discriminatory and anti-racist way?
Does the assignment demonstrate the student's understanding of her/his professional role?
Does the student portray adequately her/his learning, use of self and supervision?
Sources
To what extent :-
Does the study include material drawn from each of the relevant academic
modules?
Does the study provide evidence of the application of concepts from teaching,
reading and practice experience?
Are quotations used successfully and appropriately incorporated within the
text?
Does the study provide evidence of knowledge of and appropriate application
of social work values?
Does the study demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the legal framework
and of public and social policy together with an analytical approach to their
implementation?
Does the study demonstrate how practice skills have been developed?
Presentation
To what extent :-
Is the study logically and coherently structured and organised?
Does the study acknowledge the sources of material and provide clear and
accurate referencing?
Is the standard of presentation and written communication appropriate? (eg.
as regards grammar, spelling, use of paragraphs)
Is the study within the prescribed word limit?
Does the study clearly state the number of words used?
Is a full and appropriate bibliography appended?
Has client, colleague and agency confidentiality been respected throughout?
Where appendices are attached, have they been used appropriately as additional
or illustrative material rather than as part of the substantive text?