Spring 2026 SOWK 460w Week 14 - Interpreting and Writing About Findings

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Spring 2026 SOWK 460w Week 14 - Interpreting and Writing About Findings

title: Spring 2026 SOWK 460w Week 14 - Interpreting and Writing About Findings date: 2026-04-20 11:23:19 location: Heritage University tags:

  • Heritage University
  • BASW Program
  • SOWK 460w presentation_video: > “” description: >

Week 14 is the last regular in-person class of the semester. Next week, students will work on their papers and presentations. This week, we look into how we interpret and write about findings. We will look at academic writing and how to use the APA style guide to use bias-free language, write an abstract, and more. We will be going over the total sections of the final paper. We will also have time for you to work in your groups on your final assignments.

The agenda is as follows:

  • Reviewing the executive summary
  • Writing the abstract
  • Discussion starters
  • Bias-free language
  • Telling a story with your data
  • Writing a summary with data from last week
  • Time to work with your group
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Agenda slide lists activities: 'Reviewing the executive summary, Writing the abstract, Discussion starters, Bias-free language, Telling a story with your data, Writing a summary with data from last week, Time to work with your group.' Lecturer: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University for Spring 2026, Week 14 of SOWK 460w.'

Agenda: Plan for Week 14

  • Reviewing the executive summary
  • Writing the abstract
  • Discussion starters
  • Bias-free language
  • Telling a story with your data
  • Writing a summary with data from last week
  • Time work with your group
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Document icon with text elements is displayed, stating 'Executive Summary Template Review' on a pink background. Lower text reads, 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University for Spring 2026 Week 14 of SOWK 460w.'

Executive Summary Template Review

[Whole Group Activity] Review the template and assignment descriptions

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A laptop displaying 'Executive Summary' directs to 'Write abstract and share it with another group.' Below, text links to resources for reading and understanding abstracts.- Reading and understanding abstracts: [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reading-abstracts.pdf](https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reading-abstracts.pdf)- Abstract and Keywords Guide: [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/abstract-keywords-guide.pdf](https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/abstract-keywords-guide.pdf)

Writing an Abstract

[Small Group Activity] Write abstract and share it with another group

Might not be complete but my goal is that you start writing it and thinking about. Give yourself some notes based on the handouts.

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Guide slide lists discussion phrases by APA Style. It includes: summarizing results, linking findings, discussing results, limitations, implications, and future research. URL: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/discussion-phrases-guide.pdf.

Discussion Phrases Guide by APA Style Guide

Sentence starters for…

  • Summarizing your results
  • Linking findings to previous research
  • Discussing research results
  • Study limitations
  • Study implications
  • Directions for future research

[Small Group Activity] In small groups, discuss these sentence starters and how you might use them

APA 7th Ed Discussion Phrases Guide

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A slide with bold text titled 'Brief Guide to Bias-Free and Inclusive Language.' Includes URL, text prompts, and suggestions regarding bias-free writing, on a blue background.

Brief Guide to Bias-Free and Inclusive Language

[Small Group Activity] Read the brief guide together Brief Guide to Bias-Free and Inclusive Language look at some of the resources shared

Discuss:

  • What could you apply to your paper
  • Why is this important to consider in our writing
  • What could be challenging about applying this
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Slide lists content areas needing sources, such as agency mission, ethical codes, cultural considerations, and recommendations. Text indicates 'final paper needs at least ten.' Footer credits Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW.

What Content Might Need Sources

Consider finding sources in the following:

  • Discussing the population being served by the agency and the broad framing of agency/services being offered
  • Agency mission and information
  • Similar programs, services, and connections to current literature
  • Descriptions of topics being evaluated (e.g., burnout, staff perceptions, quality assurance)
  • Code of ethics and discussion of ethical framework
  • Cultural considerations made or rationale for how tailored evaluation
  • Method selection and rationale for methods
  • Recommendations and evidence bases as an identified action step
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Text 'How can you tell a story using your data?' is centered on a pink background. Bottom text mentions 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University for Spring 2026 Week 14 of SOWK 460w.'

How can you tell a story using your data?

[Whole Group Activity] Discuss…

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Slide with text on a pink background discusses summarizing group responses from last week's data. Instructions: 'Break it into sections; assign; write a final paper.' Footer: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University for Spring 2026 Week 14 of SOWK 460w.'

Writing up a summary of some of the groups responses from data collected last week

Break it apart into some sections. Give each group a section to write up about. Write a final paper sharing the data collected

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A red clock shows time on a green background; text reads, 'Group Work Final Paper or Presentation.' Footer: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University for Spring 2026 Week 14 of SOWK 460w.'

Group Work Final Paper or Presentation

[Small Group Activity] Work on projects and provide technical support