Overview

An infographic is a visual representation of an idea that can be understood clearly and quickly. As you’ve seen in the readings, critical theories focus on power inequities. We, as social workers, also believe that it is important to involve stakeholders in solving social problems. As you create an infographic to recruit stakeholders, choose one of the critical theories and incorporate the important theoretical concepts. Create an infographic that is visually appealing, highlights the power dynamics of your chosen theory, promotes action and understanding, and encourages collaboration.

An Infographic has three core components:

Visual: color coding, graphics, reference icons.
Content: time frames, statistics, references.
Knowledge: facts, deductions.
Instructions

Using PowerPoint, Canva, or another graphic design program develop an infographic that depicts the concepts of one of the critical theories. Include the concepts, the population to which the theory applies, and examples of social work practice/programs that address problems in society using this critical theory.

View Week 5: Infographics for inspiration and access to Canva.
Additional Requirements

To achieve a successful assignment outcome, you are also expected to meet the following requirements.

References: You must support your statements with at least 3–4 scholarly sources (which may include your text and required readings). The Social Work Doctoral Program Library Guide can help you get started on this research.
APA Style: Use current edition APA style for in-text citations and in the reference list at the end of the paper. Use Academic Writer for guidance in citing sources in proper APA style. See the Writing Center for more APA resources specific to your degree level.
Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

Competency 1: Analyze the role of theories in social work practice at the micro, mezzo, macro, and meta levels.

Include examples of social work practice/programs that address problems in society using this critical theory as part of the infographic.
Competency 2: Appraise theories, perspectives, and models for relevance and evaluate the strengths and barriers related to their application to practice.
Develop an infographic that depicts the chosen critical theory’s concepts and the population to which the theory applies.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members of the social work profession.
Create an infographic that is aesthetically pleasing and well organized.
Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, mechanics and current edition APA citations.

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