TYPES OF ATTENTION GETTERS 1. QUOTE “Social workers are the bandaids on the wounds of life.” 2. HUMOR If you are looking for a wealthy, stress-free lifestyle, then social work is not for you. 3. STATISTIC From 1997-2002, social workers helped more than 400,000 children find stable, happy homes. 4. QUESTION Can you imagine a world without social workers? There would be a lot less hope and a lot more pain. 5. PERSONAL OPINION Because social workers find homes for so many lonely children, our society is a happier and better place to live. EXAMPLES OF HOW TO WRITE CLOSING SENTENCE 1. QUOTE There are more wounds in life than people can fix, but at least we have social workers doing their part to help others. 2. HUMOR Social workers probably will not get rich or live a carefree life, but they have the satisfaction of helping others live a better life. 3. STATISTIC Almost a half a million children in the past five years have a better life because of social workers. Millions more will be reached in the years to come. 4. QUESTION A society without social workers is hard to imagine. I am so glad that those people dedicate their lives to helping others find happiness. 5. PERSONAL OPINION There is no doubt in my mind that social workers, like many other professions, make this world a better place to live. We will never take away everyone’s pain, but that doesn’t mean that we should not try.