HUSE204-Reed-Spring2008

HUSE 204: An Introduction to Report Writing for the Human Service Worker

Spring 2009

Instructor:	Chuck Newman
Phone:	269-965-3931, ext. 2215
Office Hours:	Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within three business days or sooner.
Course Prerequisites:	English 151, Freshman Composition
Textbook	Required: Essentials of Assessment Report Writing, Lichtenberger E.; Mather N.; Kaufman, N and Kaufman, A (2004) John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Social Work Records, Kagle J. 2nd Ed., (1996) Waveland Press, Inc.
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: of which must be proctored. Required on campus sessions: Special labs or practicum: Number of assignments: Estimated time per week: Group interaction required: yes Scheduled activities or self paced: Scheduled Requirements: Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 28.8 Kbps or faster modem and 64 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need an Internet browser version 5 or higher, either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. A word processor capable of saving and opening RTF (rich text format) documents is required (almost all popular word processing programs can do this). Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable, direct connection to the Internet.
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu
Curriculum Statement:	This course will provide you with the essential principles for assessing relevant information for developing quality record keeping.
Description	This course provides an opportunity for students to learn record-keeping and report-writing techniques needed by human service workers. Because report writing requires critical professional judgment at all levels, emphasis will be placed on expanding the students' general information in the human service field.
Objectives	1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in gathering, analyzing, interpreting facts, and problem solving using scientific inquiry. 2. Demonstrate writing, listening, computer, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. 3. Distinguish between the positive and negative implications of physical, mental and community health principles on individual and community wellness. 4. Evaluate knowledge of the implications of being a citizen in a global community. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the creative process and the ability to appraise the significance of the visual, literary, or performing arts.
Grading	Information not available at this time.
Grading Scale	Information not available at this time.

Academic Policies Dropping: The administrative withdrawal process shall be initiated for those students who fail to complete the first assignment by the posted deadline. It is of particular importance that students receiving Financial Aid complete the first assignment as noted.

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by the end of the semester following the semester for which the "I" was given.

Attendance You will be graded on your prompt response in the discussion forum. You will be required to respond to the posting of your instructor and then to one posting of a classmate.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Academic Policies	Dropping: The administrative withdrawal process shall be initiated for those students who fail to complete the first assignment by the posted deadline. It is of particular importance that students receiving Financial Aid complete the first assignment as noted.
"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by the end of the semester following the semester for which the "I" was given.
Attendance	You will be graded on your prompt response in the discussion forum. You will be required to respond to the posting of your instructor and then to one posting of a classmate.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.