Course materials

1. You have been asked to write an editorial for the social work magazine
called ‘T
You have been asked to write an editorial for the social work magazine called ‘Today’s
Social Worker in Canada’. This magazine is a monthly periodical circulated to all registered
social workers in Canada. Its purpose is to present the latest best practice news and
opinions on issues facing contemporary social work.You are part of the Editorial Team for
the periodical, and you have been asked to write an editorial to increase the visibility and
desirability of gerontological social work given global aging.Styles of editorial do and can
vary. Normally, however, an editorial will focus on a specific issue or topic. Structurally,
there will be a clear introduction which includes the writer’s view on the topic, and this is
followed by evidence to support the topic. An editorial will conclude with a few strong
statements to express the overall viewpoints. Editorials are short and precise.You are
permitted 4 pages using 1.5 spacing or approximately 2000 words. References are not
included in the word count.An example is available on BBL.The learning outcome that YOU
MUST:6. Understand the specific role for social workers as a team member in settings
wervingolder people7. Demonstrate respect for and reflect on social work values and ethics
with diversecohorts of older peopleExample is provided below*****use these
referencesCanadian englishLin, S. (2022) Access to health care among racialised immigrants
to Canada in later life: A theoretical and empirical synthesis. Ageing & Society, 42, 1735-
1759.Mayo, D.M., Meuser, T.M., Robnett, R.H., Webster, M.E. and Woolard, C.E. (2022) Cross-
generational understandings of ageism and its perceived impacts on personal-public health.
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 65 (7), 711-727.Slater, M., Jacklin, K., Sutherland, R.,
Jones, C., Blind, M., Warry, W., Valvasori, M. and Walker, J. (2021) Understanding aging,
frailty, and resilience in Ontario First Nations. Canadian Journal on Aging, 40 (3), 512-517.