Social Work 120: I Want to Help People

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Assignment #1 Description

1) “Helping” – In the news
Everyone will present to our class (brief 4-5 minutes) about an article you find in mainstream media that is about “helping." (Blogs, newspapers, online articles, etc.) Information to share with the class:

Source of the article
Brief summary of the article
Who are the authors and their credentials (if possible)
Are there any organizations, groups, associations mentioned? Who?
Note any connections to “helping” and any of our course materials
What are the strengths/critiques you have about the “helping” described in the article?
What more would you like to know based on this article or topic?

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