Social Work and Human Services

Build your academic skills

Writing is a key skill you must develop as you progress through your studies. Effective communication is a powerful advocacy tool, and as social work and human services professionals, it can help you gain the support and resources your clients need. 

• Making data meaningful - created by the UN Economic Council for Europe, these guides will help you describe and present statistical data more effectively.
  • Part 1: a guide to writing stories about numbers
  • Part 2: a guide to presenting statistics

Build your inclusive writing skills

You must learn how to write using fair and inclusive language. This means using words that respect everyone, no matter who they are. It helps create a positive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and ensures your ideas are clear and understood by people from different backgrounds. Learning this skill improves your writing and shows respect for others' perspectives.