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Analyze 4 websites that focus on one social problem of relevance to HUS service workers (e.g., mental health, education, poverty, drugs, etc.). The websites should offer services to help with the social problem. For example, if the social problem chosen is poverty, the four websites analyzed should offer services to help someone in need. I recommend analyzing at least two government websites (.gov) and one local website. Each website will be described and assessed in detail using the CRAAP method for evaluating websites (see chart attached in assignment). After the analysis, all four websites should be ranked in terms of usefulness.
Select one social problem from your textbook. For example, you could select poverty, aging, drugs and addiction, children, health, etc.
1. Use keywords from your book to conduct an internet search for websites that deal with that topic. Make a list of those websites.
2. Review chapter one's discussion of the concept of a social welfare system. Note that your book is written from a social work perspective. Although your degree is in Human Services, it is closely related to social work, and the ethical standards of Human Services compare to those of the National Association of Social Workers. Thus, like Social Workers, Human Services workers also promote the well-being of society, and must be aware of programs that meet human needs and advocate for vulnerable populations.
3. Review the major Social Work competencies on the inside cover of your book (front and back cover). These competencies can help you assess relevance and authority for the websites you selected. For example, Competency #4 would imply that Social Workers (and Human Service workers) would need to know about scientific studies on a topic like addiction or poverty.
4. Think about the four parts of a social welfare system as discussed on page 5. These four parts will help you assess the purpose of the websites you review. The websites may have information on one or more of these parts. For example, consider whether the website seems to provide more information on policy analysis, or whether it focuses more on issues and programs (e.g., Medicaid , Social Security, ). Perhaps it is more concerned with advocacy (creating, and changing laws).
5. Review the CRAAP handout. Be sure that you understand currency, relevance, authority, accuracy and purpose.