SPS102 Wk8 Assessment 2 Individual Written Report_(30%)_Instruction_

SPS102 Wk8 Assessment 2 Individual Written Report_(30%)_Instruction_

Word count: 800 1000 words

Estimated time: 4 hours

Due date: Week 8

This report writing exercise assesses your knowledge of the link between human rights legislation and principles, ethical principles and professional practice. It is based on Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 6: LO2 Describe the influence international human rights principles have exerted on the justice system, culture and the pursuit of social justice LO3 Demonstrate knowledge of the major sources of international and national human rights legislation & systems designed to protect and promote human welfare & rights LO4 Describe the ways in which international and national human rights legislation currently influence the social work profession in terms of professional objectives, ethics and practice LO6 Demonstrate an ability to apply a human rights and social justice perspective to social work practice

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Your task is to write an essay.

Write a report with an annotated list of key United Nations Conventions and Declarations which promote and establish human rights.

The report should outline the focus of 1. the Convention or Declaration, 2. its impact on human rights, and 3. its relationship to social work with respect to governing principles, ethical codes, and direct practice.

Comment on your conclusions about the theory in relation to applying to social work practice.

Magic Box of the Essay

1 Which 3 4 items in Conventions/Declarations you would like to choose?

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Draft your essay into:- Introduction- Body- Conclusion- Reference E.G.

Introduction - Definition - ~200 words Which 3 4 items in Conventions/Declarations you would like to choose?

Briefly introduce the concept of human rights and its significance.Human rights refer to This focuses on

Highlight the role of the UN in promoting and protecting human rights. (L1)

State the essay's purpose: to examine key UN Conventions/Declarations, their impact, and their connection to social work practice. (thesis statement!)

Briefly introduce the chosen Conventions/Declarations (3-4) you'll be analysing.

Body

BODY 1: Analysis of Key Conventions/Declarations - ~200 x 3 words

What is the core focus and objectives of the Convention/Declaration?

What is the historical and ongoing impact of this instrument on human rights advancements?

Social Work Connection:Whatre relevant principles within the Convention/Declaration that align with social work's governing principles? E.G. National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. (Discuss how social workers' ethical codes like confidentiality, dignity, self-determination uphold the principles within the Convention/Declaration)- Provide examples of how social workers, through direct practice interventions, can promote the rights enshrined in the Convention/DeclarationE.G. advocating for marginalized groups, empowering clients

BODY 2: Same as BODY 1

BODY 3: Same as BODY 1

BODY 4: Challenges and Limitations ~100 words Whatre the challenges or limitations associated with enforcing these Conventions/Declarations?

However, the limitation of (items) are

Conclusion - the relationship between the theory and social work practice ~200 words - What are the strengths and challenges in Social Work Practice?(The items) helps social workers .. (Hung, 2024). .. However, this solidifies the significance of UN Conventions/Declarations in advancing human rights like (Hung, 2024). Therefore, this impact social work practices UN Declaration offers a valuable milestone for social work by advocate human right(summarise, rephrase and repeat what you have mentioned in the whole essay!)

Reference - reliable resource + APA format!

Books:Author(s) Last Name, First Initial(s). (Year of Publication). Title of Book (Edition number, if applicable). Publisher. Hung, M. (2023). Social Media and Mental Health. Oxford University Press.

Edited Collections:Author(s) of Chapter Last Name, First Initial(s). (Year of Publication). Chapter Title. In Editor(s) Last Name, First Initial(s). (Ed./Eds.), Title of Edited Collection (Edition number, if applicable). Publisher. Hung, M. (2022). Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Sleep Quality. In B. Jones (Ed.), The Psychology of Technology Use. Cambridge University Press.

Newspapers:Author(s) Last Name, First Initial(s). (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Newspaper Name, p(g)e number(s). Hung, M. (2023, May 12). Social Media and Body Image Concerns Rise Among Teenagers. The New York Times, p. A1.

FYI: APA Handbook APA Style Common Reference Examples Guide, APA Style 7th Edition3

Check academic writing Academic sentence structureSuper useful link: 147121149.pdf (goethe-university-frankfurt.de)APA In-text citation- 1 Author"Social media can be a source of connection and support, but it can also lead to feelings of isolation and inadequacy," Hung (2024, p. 12) argues.Research suggests that social media use can impact sleep quality (Hung, 2024).- 2 authorsResearch suggests that social media use can impact sleep quality (Hung & Lessing, 2024).More than 2A recent study explored the link between social media use and body image dissatisfaction (Hung et al., 2021).

Tone: academic - very formal! Passive voice!

Journals searching:Free Online Resources:

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/ is a comprehensivesearch engine for scholarly articles, theses, books, abstracts, and court opinions. It allows you to search by keyword, author, title, and more. While some results may require paid access through a library subscription, Google Scholar often finds freely available versions of articles.

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): https://doaj.org/ is a searchable database specifically for open access journals. These are journals that publish articles freely available to anyone online, without a paywall. DOAJ covers a wide range of disciplines and allows browsing by subject or keyword search.

JURN: https://www.jurn.link/ is another multidisciplinary search engine that focuses on scholarly content. It utilizes Google's search technology but filters results through its index of repositories containing scholarly websites, articles, and journals. It often identifies both open access and subscription-based content.

Cultural sensitivity:Narragunnawali - A Guide to Using Respectful and Inclusive Language and Terminology4

Design your cover

AIPC

Bachelor of Social Work

SPS102 Assessment 2

(Topic)

Student Name: (Name)

Student number: (SID)

Lecturer: Ms. Mio Hung

Due Date: (Date)

Words Count: (no.) words

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Rename your document Rename as SPS102 Assessment 2

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Submit your assessment HELP system - turnitin

Assessment Criteria

Report Assessment Criteria Weighting

Brief outline of conventions or declarations origins, development and contemporary influence 10

Impact in relation to specific human rights 20

Relationship to social work with respect to governing principles, ethical codes 33

Relationship and significance for social work practice 27

Structure, presentation and referencing 10

TOTAL 100

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