Straightforward and concise, the second edition ofA Guide to Writing for Human Service Professionals offers students and professionals practical tools to improve their writing. In his animated and highly accessible teaching voice, Glicken presents the rules of punctuation, grammar, and APA style in jargon-free language thats easy to understand. Chapters include detailed, real-world examples on how to write academic papers, client assessments and evaluations, business letters, research proposals and reports, papers for mass audiences, requests for funding, and much more. Glicken provides the most comprehensive writing guide available in an engaging and digestible format, including end-of-chapter exercises that allow readers to further practice their writing and critical thinking skills.A Guide to Writing for Human Service Professionals is an invaluable resource for current and future human service professionals across social work, psychology, and counseling.Updates to the Second Edition include:New writing exercises in every chapter to help current and future human service professionals improve critical thinking and expository writing skillsNew discussion on social media writing, cyberslang, and writing articles for the mass media on issues related to the human servicesA greater emphasis on the difference between politically correct writing and writing that shows sensitivity to diversityExpanded coverage of critical thinking and writing, conducting research, and plagiarismNew examples of resume writing, business letters, and reference lettersExpanded discussion of the importance of writing clear mission statements and agency goals

Morley D. Glicken is professor emeritus in social work at California State University, San Bernardino and the director of the Institute for Positive Growth in Tucson, Arizona. He earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Washington and his Master of Public Administration and Doctor of Social Work degrees from the University of Utah. He has published over 50 articles and books, includingSocial Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Social Problems, Social Welfare Organizations, and the Profession of Social Work, Second EditionandEvidence-Based Counseling and Psychotherapy with an Aging Population. More information about Dr. Glicken can be found on his website:www.morleyglicken.com.

1Writing Is Just Talking With a Few Rules2Getting Started3Punctuation and Grammar4Using the Correct Word5The APA Crib Sheet6Plagiarism, Proper Credit to Original Sources, and the Role of Human Subjects Protection7Writing Objective Client Assessments8Business Letters, Referrals, Complaints, Committee Minutes, Reference Letters, and Mission Statements9Resumes and Cover Letters10Locating Relevant Information for Reports and Research Proposals11Writing the Research Report12Requesting Money13Writing for the Popular Press14Writing Course Outlines, Professional Workshops, and Brochures15Using the Internet and the Laws Governing Privacy (HIPAA)16How Writing Can Change Our Lives