Personal Development Portfolio Summary Essay Question
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S6.Coursework.pptx6. Coursework
UMCDMX-15-1 UMCDMW-15-1
Part I: Assessment Unpacking
Assessment unpacking
Component B: Management Report (1500 words)
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FAQ
Is there a +/- 10% -
No, there is a 1500 MAXIMUM word limit
What is included in the word count?
Everything from the first word after the title to the last word before the references list (including in-text references)
Should it have sections?
Yes a report is made up of sections (see next slide for example)
How many sources should it have?
As many as you need to provide a well evidenced and critical debate. Make sure you use a range of good academic sources and not just the core text.
Can I give examples?
Yes, you can use examples from real-life organisations. However, do not allow your work to become too focussed on this – they should be an addition, not the majority.
Is there an assessment criteria?
Any more questions?
What is critical evaluation?
What do we mean by a balanced argument?
What is the difference between an opinion and a justified evaluation?
How many study units do you have to use?
What is the purpose of the discussion / conclusion?
Are you expected to do any extra readings? Or will lecture material suffice?
What is an academic source?
What is the difference beween description and analysis / evaluation?
Structuring your answer…
Introduction (like a mini-abstract it should give away and ‘spoil’ your argument and answer to the question)
Part I (e.g. disagreeing / agreeing with the statement)
Part II (e.g. agreeing / disagreeing with the statement)
Discussion / Conclusion (e.g. suggesting a different way of understanding)
What will separate you out? Reading, citations and including literature that you have found
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Part I: Marking Activity
The marking scheme (revisited)
The marking scheme explains the
difference between poor and good reflective writing….. so use it to guide HOW and WHAT you write
Importance of style of writing
Identify, Evaluate and Analyse
Because just identifying and describing will earn less marks
Evaluation will earn more marks and...
Specific insightful detailed analysis will earn even more marks
To complete this marking exercise you are required to read the sample extracts provided and then mark them on the following points
Answer the following questions for each of the examples you mark.
Using the marking grid
What would you say are the key strengths (S) of this extract? Were these strengths consistently seen throughout the piece or occasional?
What would you say are the key weaknesses (W) of this extract? Were these weaknesses consistently seen throughout the piece or occasional?
What is the evidence of use of Theory and Literature? Using the full marking scheme what level of mark would you give for this and why?
What is the evidence of Application and analysis use of examples and applying theory to relevant situations?
What is the evidence of use of Criticality and critical evaluation?
Part III: Planning your assignment
Planning your assignment
You now have the opportunity to start developing an outline of your report and get feedback from your peers and from your tutor leader
Think about the major sections and topics you’re going to cover
Then, using lecture notes, readings and any other research you’ve down, start populating these sections with bullet point that cover content
By the end of the session, you could have a fully realised plan that allows you to start writing your report immediately
