If we value the pursuit of knowledge, we must be free to follow wherever that search may lead us. The free mind is not a barking dog, to be tethered on a ten-foot chain.

~ Adlai E. Stevenson Jr.

 

Objective #2: Critical Thinking

 

Synthesize and integrate varied sources to inform decisions and create solutions and appropriate problem-solving strategies congruent with the social work knowledge base.

 

Strategic Plan (BSW)

Research Brief (BSW)

Mitigation Assignment (MSSW)

 

Rationale:

 

Through my work on my cross-cultural assignment, it was imperative that I develop a strategy plan to complete the project. The intense nature of this project required me to work, systematically, towards a common goal with my partner on the assignment. The agenda that I developed illustrates my ability to integrate varied sources to create solutions and apply appropriate problem-solving strategies. While my strategy plan changed over time, my success with the use of problem-solving strategies is evidenced by the grade I received on this project: A.

 

Additionally, I have attached one of the research brief assignments that I completed during my Senior year to further evidence my problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This research brief was assigned to accompany my research project completed in the Spring 2008. 

 

During my Neurophysiologic Development in Social Work course, my peers and I were assigned a paper in which we were to explain mitigating factors revelant to a previously tried case. While this assignment is fairly short in terms of the number of pages, I feel that it illustrates my ability to think critically by applying research to real world situations.

 

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