Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 Critical Analysis, book needed, Just Practice, A social Justice approach to social work by Janet L. Finn and Maxine Jacobson 2nd edition
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Using the guideline write a critical analysis of chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Finn and Jacobson (2008) text. I identify and explain the argument that the author is making and provide your own argument about that argument. It is important to be concise in all parts of your analysis 

This is a Social Work class, below is a guideline or set of instructions of what the instructor is looking for with questions to keep in mind while writing please.
Critical Analysis: Finn and Jacobson (2008)
Chapters 1 through 4
An analysis assignment calls for a close reading of one piece of writing and the use of specific
details from the piece to support an assessment you make of that particular piece of writing.
Your assessment in a critical analysis states whether or not you think the authors successfully
supports the argument, or claim through the logical presentation of convincing reasons backed
up by appropriate evidence. The argument referred to in such assignment does not mean an
angry, confrontational tirade or outburst. Instead, argument means a reasoned presentation of
details, which contribute to the support of a particular argument (point of view, or position)
concerning a controversial topic. In this critical analysis assignment you examine how an
argument is put together and determine how well the argument achieves its aim and whether it
advances a position that merits respect.
You should have read chapters one through four in Finn and Jacobson (2008) closely, examining
the chapters’ assumptions, assessing the chapters’ reasons and evidence, and weighing the
chapters’ conclusions. Then, in your critical analysis paper you state your decision about
whether the argument in the chapters are clear and about whether the authors are convincing,
based on the details the authors include, not on whether or not you agree with what the author
says. Critical analysis papers are usually written in the third person, not using first person
pronouns such as “I,” “me,” or “my,” or second person pronouns such as “you.”
Students’ critical analysis should demonstrate their understanding of chapters one through four
from the Finn and Jacobson (2008) text. Students are expected to take their time to interpret,
exemplify, classify, summarize, infer, compare, explain, and discuss their personal and
professional experiences as it relates to chapters one through four.
Students should critically think about chapters one through four coupled with their personal and
professional experiences in the context of social work, social justice, and societal issues. Pay
attention to key themes in these chapters: the process of social justice, values, ethics, context,
oppression, marginalization, domination, history, etc. Think about what you have learned and
what puzzles or contradictions remain for you to address.
In writing your critical analysis, be sure to consider the following: Your paper must be
analytical, critical, and not a description of chapters one and four and you should write your
analysis for people who have not read chapters one through four of Finn and Jacobson (2008).
There are several resources on Blackboard under the Course Resources tab to help you with
writing your critical analysis. Additionally, there are some questions below to assist you with
developing your ideas.
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To develop ideas for your critical analysis you should look at specific details such as these:
1. What problems, weaknesses, or strengths do you find in the chapters? What parts of the
chapters are weak or strong?
2. Is the authors’ logic correct? Point out any fallacies or contradictions in the authors’
argument.
3. What are the authors’ basic assumptions? Do the authors’ support them? Are they valid?
Useful?
4. Does the author distort facts or omit ideas? Why does the author do this? Is this
appropriate?
5. What questions does the author leave unanswered or answer well? Are the explanations
clear?
6. What is the purpose of chapters one through four? Do the chapters meet the authors’
purposes? Who is the audience for the chapters? Does it meet the readers’ needs?
7. Does the authors’ follow a useful organizational plan?
8. Does the first few chapters give you a clear understanding of and definition of social
justice?