Graduate Education Institute · Social Work · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Yasemin GÜLER
Course Objective
It is aimed to provide knowledge and skills regarding the functions of social work as a discipline and profession, record keeping and reporting techniques in social work.
Course Content
The importance of professional record keeping and reporting is based on the use of theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of social work.
Required Resources
Karakuş, B., & Yanardağ, U. (2019). An Inclusive Framework with General Dimensions of Recording and Reporting in Social Work. Ankara: Nika Publishing House. Association of Social Workers Publication. (2017). Social service. Ankara: Association of Social Workers. Social Investigation Report Examples
Core Area Distribution
(76) Social Services%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerSelf study
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purpose and Importance of Record Keeping and Report Writing in Social Work | - |
| 2 | Types of Reports and Filing Systems Maintained in Social Work | - |
| 3 | Types of Records Kept in Social Work and Record Keeping Standards | - |
| 4 | Legal Aspects of Record Keeping and Report Writing | - |
| 5 | Ethical Principles and Violations in Record Keeping and Report Preparation in Social Work | - |
| 6 | Official Correspondence Types and Principles | - |
| 7 | Midterm | - |
| 8 | Report Writing in Social Work Research | - |
| 9 | Social Investigation and Evaluation Reports in Social Work Practices | - |
| 10 | Basic Principles and Techniques in Writing a Social Investigation Report | - |
| 11 | Planned Intervention Process in Social Work and Record Keeping and Report Writing in Social Work Practices with Individuals | - |
| 12 | Record Keeping and Report Writing in Social Work Practices with Families and Groups | - |
| 13 | Standard Forms and Reports Used in Social Service Fields | - |
| 14 | Final Exam | - |


