Assessment Brief 2023 Module Title: Assignment Format & Maximum Word count Coursework Submission: Module Leader Internal Moderator External Examiner Assessment eligible for an extension on submission date (subject to UPRS) ● ● ● ● The Business Professional Referral/Deferral Reflective Report and Personal Development Plan 1300 words (+/-10%) includes reflection on improvements made Transformational Opportunities: E.g. Use LinkedIn Learning to improve skills Method: Canvas Sarah Wynne Approved Date: ● CASE resources Self-assessment Approved Date:n/a ● YES/NO ● Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding assessed in this assignment: explore the key principles of management and the expectations of a professional manager identify and understand a series of study strategies to aid their future studies communicate effectively in writing, individually Reflective writing skills Report Writing and academic writing skills Time management skills Harvard Referencing skills LRC resource and study skills Feedback /Marking criteria for this Assignment Module Code: Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes assessed in this assignment: develop reflective, self-evaluation skills in terms of strengths, weaknesses and learning styles expand skills in IT literacy and research including use of the University virtual learning environment to produce academic work Assignment weighting Coursework return Date returned to students: First marker Module Board name Module Board date 4BUS1153 f 50% TBA HRM subject group Performance will be assessed using HBS Grading Criteria (Rubric) Feedback for improvement will be given in writing via your Canvas module site within 4 weeks of submission Lateness Penalty: For each day or part day up to five days after the published deadline, coursework relating to modules submitted late will have the numeric grade reduced by 10 grade points until or unless the numeric grade reaches the minimum pass mark (UG 40/PG 50). Where the numeric grade awarded for the assessment is less than the minimum pass mark no lateness penalty will be applied. If the coursework is submitted more than 5 days after the published deadline, it will not be Veronica Earle - Updated June 2023 Assessment Brief 2023 marked and a grade of zero will be awarded. Please note: Referred coursework submitted after the published deadline will be awarded a grade of zero (0)." ● Detailed Brief for Individual / Team Assignment Assignment Title: Individual Reflective Report and Personal Development Plan. Note this is not the same as the original and slightly differs. Extensions: Students do not have an automatic right to an extension. If you require an extension, this must be requested in advance of the submission deadline. Please give your reason(s) for needing an extension. Not all Assessments are eligible for an extension. Please check above. Purpose of the assignment This assignment is designed to help you with the understanding of what went well during the module and to highlight areas of development to move into Semester B. By reflecting on your skills, knowledge and behaviour from this module it will aid you in identifying your own strengths and weaknesses in those skill areas and in turn help to create a plan of action to develop and achieve better grades for the future. Description of the assignment: Using Gibbs' (1988) Seven Steps for Deeper Reflection Model write a reflective report of maximum 1200 words in which you reflect on your learning during your first semester A – September through to December 2023. This will include not only your learnings gained during the Business Professional Module but also how these learnings apply to other modules you have studied over the course of the Semester. Description of the assignment, task, content and structure: In your reflections you should include the following: 1. A brief review of your study skills at the beginning of the module and the reflection theory you will apply 2. You're reading during the module, to include 6 academic references. (a range of sources should be used) These should be referenced correctly in line with the Harvard Referencing Guide. 3. How your study skills have developed during the module (based on the units of study for this module) including strengths and areas for development (using a SWOT analysis matrix) and how these apply to other modules over the course of the Semester. Your reflections should include 4 different skills (one of these should be your learnings from your personal assessment of your digital skills and the group collaboration work and at least one skill from your AEB work and study with Cem Kaya). See weekly units on Canvas. The SWOT is incorporated in the PDP Choose 4 x different skills from the following units of study Business Professional Units of study - Semester A 2023 ● Self-Management - The responsible student Self-Management – Transformative learning and reflection ● Information Skills - Harvard Referencing (Cite them Right) ● ● Academic skills - academic writing and writing critically (this could be a reflection on your work with Cem Kaya) Employability - Preparing for the workplace (includes Digital capability and working Veronica Earle - Updated June 2023 Assessment Brief 2023 collaboratively) 4. How you plan to develop these skills further and what activities and support will you undertake to achieve them (this will be supported and evidenced in your Personal Development Plan). 5. Your report conclusion should inform your Personal Development Plan for Semester B (PDP). This should be presented using the SWOT & PDP 6. To support your referral submission we would like to know how you have used the marker feedback from your previous submission to make improvements OR how you have used the skills from the Business Professional during semester B (this should be supported with an example). This should be no more than 100 words. Submission Students to upload the following to Canvas: Reflective Report and PDP (including your self assessment at the start of the module) You may want to upload any Student Unit activity logs or learning journals to support your reflections (your choice). These should be presented in an appendix. See within each Unit of study the student activity task or complete your own learning journal for that unit of study. Submission Instructions - Reflective Report Structure and Content Guide: ● You must submit your work online via Canvas. Include a Title Page: a title page with your student number, module name and code and Module Leader's name (not included in the word count). Include the Word Count total on your title page. ● ● References should be on a separate page at the end of the report and are not included in the word count. In a report structure (suggested guide below). At least but not limited to the following: 1.0. An Introduction: Use this section to explain your brief review of your study skills at the beginning of the module, the key points you will be discussing in the body of your report. Identify the key theories that you will be using to give your report context. (approx. 100-word count) 2.0. Discuss the skills you have developed (we would like to know about at least 4 skills you have developed) - Identify the skill you have developed - how does this apply to at least 1 module you have been studying this Semester. Incorporate relevant reflective theory and provide examples of how you have developed in the skill, how you have applied your learning and what would you do differently moving into Semester B are there any gaps in your learning? What interventions/changes would you make? Follow this structure for at least 4 skills you have developed in (approx. 250 words for each of the skills discussed) 3.0. Conclusion - What are your key learnings I.e. your key skills you have developed and how will you develop these further going into Semester B. This narrative will form the basis of your PDP. (approx. 100 words) 4.0. Personal Development Plan use the template provided and develop at least 3 SMART objectives that include actions for development. This is not included in your word count. Upload with your report. In order to aid your thinking a SWOT analysis of your skills will be beneficial. Veronica Earle - Updated June 2023 Assessment Brief 2023 Word Count & PDP Guide: Word Count: The report must be 1300 words (+/- 10%, Arial 10/12, single spacing). You must keep within these limits. Personal Development Plan: PDP must be no more than 3 sides of A4 (Arial 10/12, single spacing) including the SWOT Matrix. O Note: the template can be expanded should you need to use 2 sides of A4. This is not part of your word count. See grading structure below. Report details and further guidance: Some Do's and Don'ts including Referral/Deferral information. • Write in 11 or 12 point size. Arial 1.5 point spacing. Include clear paragraph breaks. Be consistent in formatting. Put your student number and the title of the assignment on the first page. Include module code, module leader and word count. This is your title page or home page (all assignments will request this) - Do not put your name on the assignment. Submit on the module website in assignments’ Submit as a Word document ● ● Write in clear, straightforward and ‘professional' language – avoid casual terms, but write clearly, avoiding complicated language - break down theory and ideas and make them clear in your own words Aim at a minimum of 6 sources we have used in the module. Try to use a range of sources. Use the Harvard Reference system - See unit 4 - Cite them Right and make sure that you cite the sources you have used. You can also seek support from CASE. Use CASE material and your work with AEB to develop your academic writing skills Use quotation marks if you use a direct quote Aim to paraphrase as much as you can Submit a draft of your report to Turnitin (on the module website) a week before the deadline, to check for similarity with other sources Do not get anyone else to do the report for you! Do not use essay websites or AI - remember your work on academic integrity!! If you require a one-week extension, this can be provided, if you have a good reason. You must contact Sarah Wynne, Module Leader as soon as possible. Extensions to assignments cannot be granted after the submission date. Referral/Deferral information: ● ● The SWOT matrix can be found in the PDP document. ● ● ● ● ● ● O You must get 40% and above to pass the module Veronica Earle - Updated June 2023 Assessment Brief 2023 literature Marking Scheme: Total Presentation & Structure Harvard Referencing Content Report Content PDP Breadth/depth/integration of If you get 20%-39%, you will do the assignment again in June 2024 (referral) O If you get below 20% you will not have a second chance and may have to repeat the module O Discussion/Reflection ● You must make sure you submit the assignment. If you have a reason that you cannot, you must apply for Exceptional Circumstances. The referral deferral assignment will be the same as the original ● ● Any specific instructions: The HBS Grading Criteria (rubric) will evidence how marks are awarded for individual parts of the assignment i.e. Presentation and Structure, Intellectual Curiosity and Referencing, Content, Analysis, Discussion Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, Essay Mills and other Academic Misconduct Offences You are NOT allowed to copy any information into your assignment without using quotation marks and a reference - this is ‘plagiarism' (a type of academic misconduct). You are NOT allowed to copy from other students (or allow other students to copy from you) - this is 'collusion'. You are NOT allowed to copy from your own assignments on other modules - this is ‘self-plagiarism'. ● You must NEVER buy assignments from websites (essay mills) - this is called 'contract cheating' and it is now illegal in the UK. Contract cheating is a serious academic misconduct offence and also includes arranging for help with an assessment such that there is also reasonable doubt as to whose work the assessment represents. It extends to input from a fellow student, friend, relative, or any other person, with or without payment of any kind. Unauthorised use of artificial intelligence (Al) is not allowed and will be treated as academic misconduct. If you commit academic misconduct, your mark will be reduced, or, depending on the severity of the offence you may get 0% for the assignment in question or 0% for the module, and get a disciplinary warning. Repeat offenders normally face disciplinary action. Contact academic-skills@herts.ac.uk if you are unsure of the rules or how to avoid academic misconduct, and you will receive help. Please see the UPRS relating to Academic misconduct here. Weighting % 10 10 30 20 10 Student Support and Guidance 20 100 Veronica Earle - Updated June 2023