Section outline

  • Learn: About various aspects of professional communication in social work education and practice

    Explore: Resources related to professional communication in a social work context

    Apply: Participate in forum discussions with your new colleagues 

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      Learn: Professional Communication 


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      Explore: Additional Resources

      Select additional resources of interest to you

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      Pronouns
    • How Do I Share My Pronouns? URL
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      • Click the link above to access the webpage 
      • Source: Mypronouns.org
      • Estimated read time: 4 mins. 
    • Genderbread Person v4.0 URL
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      • Click the link above to access the webpage
      • Source: hues, Global Justice Collective 
      • Estimated read time: 2 mins. 

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      Bias-Free Language
    • Bias-Free Language in APA URL
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      • Click the link above to access the webpage
      • Source: APA
      • Estimated read time: 2 mins. 

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      Bias and Professionalism 
    • Ketucky's Hair Ban Sparks National Debate URL
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      • Click the link above to access the video
      • Source: ABC News
      • Run time: 8 mins. 46 secs. 

    • The Cost of Code Switching URL
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      • Click the link above to access the video
      • Source: TEDxOrlando
      • Run time: 10 mins. 43 secs. 

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      Email Tips
    • How to Write and Send Professional Email Messages URL
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      • Click the link above to access the webpage
      • Source: The Balance Careers 
      • Estimated read time: 6 mins. 

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      Apply: Introductions

    • Forum 1: Professional Introductions
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      Please share your professional introduction using the framework provided in the Professional Communication PowerPoint. 

      Comment on at least one introduction from a colleague. 

      This forum will be active between August 29-September 4. 

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      Apply: Definition of Professionalism 

    • Forum 2: Working Definition of Professionalism
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      Please respond to the following prompt: What does professionalism in social work education and practice mean to you? 

      Remember, this is a working definition meaning it's tentative and in draft form. Your response can be a few key words, a few sentences, or a paragraph. 

      Please comment on at least one post from a colleague. 

      This forum will be active between August 29-September 4.