Portfolio: SWOT - Evaluate - Synthesize - Analyze Data

SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE

Task 1: Personal SWOT analysis

INTERNAL
STRENGTHS [Things within my control]	WEAKNESSES [Personal barriers; things stopping me, but still within my control]	How are you going to overcome your weaknesses? (approx. 50 words)
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.
4. Top 5 Strengths/talents (from Gallup test):	4.
EXTERNAL (coming from outside)
OPPORTUNITIES [People, resources, opportunities]	THREATS [Things outside of my control]	How are you going to minimise the threats? (approx. 50 words)
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.
4.	4.

Task 2: Evaluating sources & critically engaging with texts

In your study groups, evaluate 3 different texts from your reading list, or texts you have found yourselves. You can also find texts on the Academic Skills area on GSM Learn page. Make notes below.

	Text A ↓	Text B ↓	Text C ↓
Resource type (e.g. book, journal et.c.)
Citation/reference
Authority
Currency
Content
Accuracy
Audience
Further notes/ comments

Task 3: Synthesising

Part I: Identifying key ideas

Read the 3 texts you used in the previous task.

Think about the extent to which the authors of those 3 texts agree or disagree with each other.

Text A:

Key ideas:

· In-text citation/Oscola footnote (Law)

· reference list

Text B:

Key ideas:

· In-text citation/Oscola footnote (Law)

· reference list

Text C:

Key ideas:

· In-text citation/Oscola footnote (Law)

· reference list

Part II: Synthesising (suggested word count: 200 words)

Think about the areas the authors of the 3 texts you made notes on agree or disagree.

Write up a paragraph which synthesises (combines) the main points of the 3 texts you used in Part I and shows how the authors agree or disagree.

Remember to include in-text citations or OSCOLA footnote (Law) and link your ideas using linking words.

Task 4: Presenting & analysing data

Part I: Presenting data

Cut and paste the graph you discussed in the tutorial here and give it a title. You can find it on the Academic Skills page on GSM Learn. Remember to write a full Harvard or OSCOLA reference for it and add a title.

Title:
Graph:
Reference:

Part II: Analysing data

Discuss the graph in the previous page with other students. Focus your discussion on the points below:

A description your data (What is it? Where does it come from? What area is it focussing on?).
A summary on what the data shows in general.
One or two areas of the data looked at in detail and an explanation of why you think they are significant.
The important trends and differences/comparisons in the areas you have chosen.
Possible explanations for what the data is showing (remember to reference wider research to back your ideas up).
A recommendation for further action that could arise from this data.

Task 5: Editing & proofreading

Part I: Self-evaluation form

Type a few comments below in relation to how well you have addressed the following areas in your portfolio. You should complete this task after you have finished everything else.

AREA		COMMENTS
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING	How well have you done this? How do you know?
1. Portfolio tasks
2. Paraphrasing & summarising
3. Research & support of ideas with evidence
INTELLECTUAL & COGNITIVE SKILLS	How well have you done this? How do you know?
4. Introduction & conclusion
5. Structure of paragraphs / sections
6. Use of sources
7. Recommendations in conclusion
GRADUATE SKILLS	How well have you done this? How do you know?
8. Word count requirements
9. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
10. Writing style
11. Referencing style
12. Awareness of your strengths and weaknesses

INTERNAL (coming from me)
STRENGTHS [Things within my control]	WEAKNESSES [Personal barriers; things stopping me, but still within my control]	How are you going to overcome your weaknesses? (approx. 50 words)
1. Individualization	1. Writing style and handwriting	Need to plan strategies and measures to overcome the laziness. Need to practise handwriting in free time and need to get over the introvert attitude.
2. Strategic	2. Effective communication skills
3. Responsible	3. Higher rates of deadline misses
4. Learner	4. Lazy
EXTERNAL (coming from outside)
OPPORTUNITIES [People, resources, opportunities]	THREATS [Things outside of my control]	How are you going to minimise the threats? (approx. 50 words)
1. Voluntary actions	1. Lack of self-decision-making abilities	Identify alternative resources for achievement. Initiate improvement for the gain of knowledge and practical skills
2. Lower rate of project and on-site visits	2. Lack of necessary information or knowledge for improvement
3. Constructive use of resources	3. Challenges related to employment opportunities
4. Progression towards further gain of knowledge	4. Lack of ability to take work loads

	Text A↓	Text B↓	Text C↓
Resource type (e.g. book, journal et.c.)	Parliament of United Kingdom	European Parliament Web	Human Resource UK
Citation/reference	(Brexit, Business and trade, 2018)	The impact of Brexit on the EU energy system. (2017)	Globalizing human resource management(2016)
Authority	Parliament of UK.	Directorate-General for Internal Policies.	Communication Manager
Currency	Discussion over Brexit management and parliament of UK	Analysis about the impact of Brexit on the EU energy system and the human resource sector.	Discussion on the employment law, recruitment skills and culture
Content	About the laws and the parliament of UK	Internal policies regarding the agreement between EU and UK	The growth and position of the UK economy post Brexit
Accuracy	This is a reliable source with valid information	Reliable source of information regarding the policies	Reliable source of data regarding the human resource market in UK
Audience	Graduate and post graduate students	Public who are interested in the governmental policies and law people	Academic audience and the general public
Further notes/ comments	Useful source	Good place of information

Part I: Identifying key ideas

Read the 3 texts you used in the previous task.

Think about the extent to which the authors of those 3 texts agree or disagree with each other.

Text A:

Key ideas:

· The potential effect of Brexit on the recruitment process

· Addressing difficulties in the recruitment process and to fill vacancies

· Investments in the training and skill programs for further development

· In-text citation/Oscola footnote (Law)

· reference list

'Workforce Trends: The Impact of Brexit | CIPD' (CIPD, 2018)

'Workforce Trends: The Impact of Brexit | CIPD' (CIPD, 2018) <https://www.cipd.co.uk/news-views/brexit-hub/workforce-trends> accessed 30 April 2018

Text B:

Key ideas:

· The potential effect of Brexit on the energy system of EU

· The security of the human resource department.

· Effective participation in the regulatory practises

· In-text citation/Oscola footnote (Law)

· reference list

(European Parliament, 2017)

European Parliament Industry research. (2017). The impact of Brexit on the EU energy system. Available: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/en/ukevents/brexitstudies.html. Last accessed30 April 2018.

Text C:

Key ideas:

· Difficulty to judge the effects on the business

· Non-perfect options post Brexit

· Longer term impact on the economy

In-text citation/Oscola footnote (Law)

reference list

Emma Sheppard, 'Leave Or Remain? The Impact Brexit Would Have On UK Jobs' (the Guardian, 2018)

Sheppard E, 'Leave Or Remain? The Impact Brexit Would Have On UK Jobs' (the Guardian, 2018) <https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2016/jun/20/leave-or-remain-the-impact-brexit-would-have-on-uk-jobs> accessed 30 April 2018

Part I: Presenting data

Cut and paste the graph you discussed in the tutorial here and give it a title. You can find it on theAcademic Skills page on GSM Learn. Remember to write a full Harvard or OSCOLA reference for it and add a title.

Title:	Impact of Brexit On the Recruitment Process and Interest in Job Seekers
Graph:
Reference:	Sheppard E, 'Leave Or Remain? The Impact Brexit Would Have On UK Jobs' (the Guardian, 2018) <https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2016/jun/20/leave-or-remain-the-impact-brexit-would-have-on-uk-jobs> accessed 30 April 2018

II: Analysing data

Discuss the graph in the previous page with other students. Focus your discussion on the points below:

A description your data (What is it? Where does it come from? What area is it focussing on?).
A summaryon what the data shows in general.
One or two areas of the data looked at in detail and an explanation of why you think they are significant.
The important trends and differences/comparisons in the areas you have chosen.
Possible explanations for what the data is showing (remember to reference wider research to back your ideas up).
A recommendation for further action that could arise from this data.

AREA		COMMENTS
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING	How well have you done this? How do you know?
1. Portfolio tasks	I have done it nicely
2. Paraphrasing & summarising	I have done it well
3. Research & support of ideas with evidence	I have given sufficient ideas and evidences
INTELLECTUAL & COGNITIVE SKILLS	How well have you done this? How do you know?
4. Introduction & conclusion	Well
5. Structure of paragraphs / sections	I have structured it nicely
6. Use of sources	Done enough research for the resources
7. Recommendations in conclusion	Given enough recommendations
GRADUATE SKILLS	How well have you done this? How do you know?
8. Word count requirements	2000
9. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation	Perfect and checked
10. Writing style	Good
11. Referencing style	Perfect and accurate referencing style
12. Awareness of your strengths and weaknesses	I am aware about my strength and weakness by taking self evaluation test

References

Jensen, Mads Dagnis, and Holly Snaith. "When politics prevails: the political economy of a Brexit." Journal of European Public Policy 23.9 (2016): 1302-1310.

Dhingra, Swati, et al. "The impact of Brexit on foreign investment in the UK." BREXIT 2016 24 (2016).

Hunt, Alex, and Brian Wheeler. "Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU." BBC News 25 (2017).

Portes, Jonathan, and Giuseppe Forte. "The economic impact of Brexit-induced reductions in migration." Oxford Review of Economic Policy 33.suppl_1 (2017): S31-S44.

Wadsworth, Jonathan, et al. "Brexit and the Impact of Immigration on the UK." CEP Brexit Analysis 5 (2016): 34-53.

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