Level 4 Assessment Specification for Business Skills for the Workplace

Page 1 of 9 LEVEL 4 ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION APPENDIX GA36a Student name: Student ID number: Programme: Certificate of Higher Education Business Skills for the Workplace Module: Academic Skills Module code: LC LM 4001 Contribution to Overall Module Assessment (%): 100% Module Lead : Matthew Brian Internal Verifier: Yohan Mendis Assignment Title: Task 1 - ‘Academic S kills Quiz ’ Task 2 - Academic report Task 3 – Reflective report Word count (or equivalent): Task 1 – 30mins Task 2 - 1000 words (+ or – 10%) Task 3 - 1000 words (+ or – 10%) Submission deadline: Task 1 – W/c 10/10/2022 Task 2 –07/ 11 /2022 before 9AM Task 3 –27/11/2022 before 9AM Return date of provisional marks & written feedback: TBA Submission method: All written assessments, where practical and possible, must be submitted via Turnitin unless otherwise instructed by the Lecturer. (Please DO NOT put this assessment specification into Turnitin or it will match many similarities with other students’ submissions.) Alternative submission method (if applicable): Late submission of the assessment will result in a late penalty mark. Penalties for late submission: Up to one week late, maximum mark of 40%. Over one week late, 0%. Only the Extenuating Circumstances Panel may approve a change to submission dates. Academic honesty / referencing: Academic honesty is required. In the main body of your submission you must give credit to authors on whose research and ideas your work is based. Append to your submission a reference list that indicates the books, articles, etc. that you have used, cited or quoted in order to complete this assessment. Page 2 of 9 TASK DESCRIPTION Module Learning Outcomes (from module syllabus) - Show awareness and ability to apply the key academic skills needed to succeed in higher education; - Reflect on their learning. Task 1 of 3 – Academic skill quiz - 30 minutes (30 Marks). In week 5 sessions, you will complete an academic skill quiz. The quiz will last for 30 minutes and you are required to complete it within the allocated time. The quiz will assess your Time management/Note taking skills, Referencing and Reading skills. Some questions will be multiple choices and all questions must be completed independently. Task 2 of 3 – Academic report – 1000 Words (40 Marks). The Dean of the UWTSD Birmingham campus is interested in knowing what are the key skills needed by the business professionals. Write a Business report to the Dean on “ What are the key skills required to be a successful Manager/Entrepreneur?”. Your report could cover some of the following skills: • Positive Attitude • Flexibility • Communication Skills • Innovative thinking / Creativity • Ability to motivate others You are required to support your arguments using research findings. Provide recommendati on on the best ways UWTSD Business students can better develop the skills You have chosen. Page 3 of 9 Task 3 of 3 – Reflective report – 1000 Words (40 Marks) . With the use of a reflective model (For example the Gibb’s reflective cycle), produce a reflective report on how the learning in this module has helped you develop 3 academic skills. Academic skills to choose from include: • Time Management skill • Note Taking skill • Academic writing skill • Finding information / Research skill • Referencing Skill [Please see page 6 for a break down on how marks will be allocated according to each of the assessment criteria]. Page 4 of 9 NOTE: The guidance offered below is linked to the five generic assessment criteria overleaf. 1. Engagement with Literature Skills Your work must be informed and supported by scholarly material that is relevant to and focused on the task(s) set. You should provide evidence that you have accessed an appropriate range of sources, which may be academic, governmental and industrial; these sources may include academic journal articles, textbooks, current news articles, organisational documents, and websites. You should consider the credibility of your sources; academic journals are normally hig hly credible sources while websites require careful consideration/selection and should be used sparingly. Any sources you use should be current and up -to- date, mostly published within the last five years or so, though seminal/important works in the field may be older. You must provide evidence of your research/own reading throughout your work, using a suitable referencing system, including in-text citations in the main body of your work and a reference list at the end of your work. Guidance specific to this assessment: • You are expected to have a minimum of 2 in -text citations and a complete reference list for every 500 words that you write. • Use Harvard referencing norms when referencing. 2. Knowledge and Understanding Skill At level 4, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with your area(s) of study. Knowledge relates to the facts, information and skills you have acquired through your learning. You demonstrate your understanding by interpreting the meaning of the facts and information (knowledge). This means that you need to select and include in your work the concepts, techniques, models, theories, etc. appropriate to the task(s) set. You should be able to explain the theories, concepts, etc. to show your understanding. Your mark/grade will also depend upon the extent to which you demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. Guidance specific to this assessment: • Task 2 - Students must demonstrate an understanding of important academic structure and tone within their writing. • Task 3 – Students must show that they understand the importance of reflection . 3. Cognitive and Intellectual Skills You should be able to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, in order to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of your subject(s) of study. You should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to your area(s) of study and/or work. Your work must contain evidence of logical, analytical thinking. For example, to examine and break information down into parts, make inferences, compile, compare and contrast information. This means not just describing what! But also justifying: Why? How? When? Who? Where? At what cost? You should provide justification for your arguments and judgements using evidence that you have reflected upon the ideas of others within the subject area and that you are able to make sound judgements and arguments using data and concepts. Where relevant, alternative solutions and recommendations may be proposed. Guidance specific to this assessment: • Analyse and support sourced information by adding personal judgement. • Provide recommendation on the best ways UWTSD Health and Social Care students can better develop health -related s kills. • Use feedback collected to reflect and make sound argument on a range of employability skills develop. GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS IN THE COMPLETION OF TASK Page 5 of 9 General Submission Guidance 1. All of your submissions must include a title page that clearly states your name, your student number, the module code and title, your lecturer’s name, and your assignment title . 2. All of your submissions should be typed in Arial font, size 11. 3. All of your submissions should be typed with 1.5 line spacing. 4. All of your submissions should have an appropriate structure, include page numbers, and have a reference list. 4. Practical Skills At level 4, you should be able to apply the basic underlying concepts and principles to evaluate and interpret these within the context of your area of study. You should be able to demonstrate how the subject -related concepts and ideas relate to real world situations and/or a particular context. How do they work in practice? You will deploy models, methods, techniques, a nd/or theories, in that context, to assess current situations, perhaps to formulate plans or solutions to solve problems, or to create artefacts. This is likely to involve, for instance, the use of real world artefacts, examples and cases, the application of a model within an organisation and/or benchmarking one theory or organisation against others based on stated criteria. Guidance specific to this assessment: • Logically a pply analytical tools to reflect on the employability skills develop (e.g. Gibb’s reflective circle, 4D time management tool etc.). • Use examples where appropriate to support your points/arguments • Demonstrate originality and creativity/innovative thought in your work 5. Transferable Skills for Life and Professional Practice Your work must provide evidence of the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility. This includes demonstrating: that you can communicate the results of your study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments; that you can initiate and complete tasks and procedures, whether individually and/or collaboratively; fluency of exp ression; clarity and effectiveness in presentation and organisation. Work should be coherent and well -structured in presentation and organisation. Guidance specific to this assessment: • Follow the general submission guidelines provided. Page 6 of 9 This section details the extent to which the assessment criteria are demonstrated by you, which in turn determines your mark. The marks available for each category of skill are shown. Lecturers will use the space provided to comment on the achievement of the task(s), including those areas in which you have performed well and areas that would benefit from development/improvement. Generic Assessment Criteria Task 1 =20% Task 2 =40% Task 3 =40 % Marks available Marks awarded 1. Engagement with Literature Skills . Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 0 5 5 2. Knowledge and Understanding Skills Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 10 10 10 3. Cognitive and Intellectual Skills Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 5 10 10 4. Practical Application Skills Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 5 10 10 5. Transferable Skills for Life and Professional Practice Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 0 5 5 Assessment Mark (Assessment marks are subject to ratification at the Exam Board. These comments and marks are to give feedback on module work and are for guidance only until they are confirmed. ) Late Submission Penalties (tick if appropriate) % Up to 1 week late (40% Max) Over 1 week late (0%) STUDENT FEEDBACK FORM Level 4 In accordance with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, at the end of Level 4 students will be expected to have demonstrated knowledge of the basic underlying concepts and principles of a subject, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study. They should be able to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data in order to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of their subject(s) of study. They will have learned how to evaluate different approaches to solving problems, and will be able to communicate the results of their study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments. They will be able to undertake further training and develop new skills within a structured and managed environment and will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility. Level 4 FAIL MARGINAL FAIL SATISFACTORY (3rd / Pass) GOOD (2.2 / Pass) VERY GOOD (2.1 / Merit) EXCELLENT (1st / Distinction) EXCEPTIONAL (1st / Distinction) Category 0-29% 30-39% 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-84% 85-100% Engagement with literature (including reading, referencing, academic conventions and academic honesty) Little or no evidence of reading and/or reliance on inappropriate sources. Views and findings mostly unsupported and non - authoritative. Referencing conventions used incoherently or largely absent. Poor engagement with essential reading. No evidence of wider reading. Reliance on inappropriate sources, and/or indiscriminate use of sources. Heavily reliant on information gained through class contact. Inconsistent and weak use of referencing. Engagement with a limited range of mostly relevant and credible sources but with some reliance on information gained through class contact. Some omissions and minor errors. Referencing conventions evident though not always applied accurately or consistently. Engagement with an appropriate range of literature, including sources retrieved independently. Some over - reliance on texts rather than other sources. Referencing may show minor inaccuracies or inconsistencies. Engagement with a wide range of literature, including sources retrieved independently. Selection of relevant and credible sources. Generally sound referencing, with no/very few inaccuracies or inconsistencies. Engagement with an extensive range of relevant and credible literature. Consistently accurate application of referencing. Exceptional engagement with an extensive range of relevant and credible literature. High - level referencing skills consistently applied. Knowledge and understanding (Knowledge of the basic underlying concepts and Major gaps in knowledge and understanding of the basic underlying concepts and Gaps in knowledge of the basic underlying concepts and principles, with flawed or Limited knowledge and understanding of the basic underlying concepts and Knowledge of the basic underlying concepts and principles is accurate with a Competent knowledge of the basic underlying concepts and principles. Exhibits very Excellent knowledge and understanding of the basic underlying concepts and Exceptional, detailed knowledge and understanding of the basic underlying GENERIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Level 4 FAIL MARGINAL FAIL SATISFACTORY (3rd / Pass) GOOD (2.2 / Pass) VERY GOOD (2.1 / Merit) EXCELLENT (1st / Distinction) EXCEPTIONAL (1st / Distinction) Category 0-29% 30-39% 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-84% 85-100% principles of a subject.) principles of the subject matter. Inclusion of irrelevant material. Substantial inaccuracies. superficial understanding. Some significant inaccuracies and/or irrelevant material. principles within the subject area. Some elements may be missing. good understanding of the field of study but lacks depth and/or breadth. good understanding. principles of the subject. concepts and principles Cognitive and intellectual skills (Evaluate underlying concepts and principles of a subject and interpret qualitative and quantitative data in order to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements.) Wholly or almost wholly descriptive work. Little or no evaluation of the underlying concepts and principles. Failure to develop arguments, leading to illogical or invalid judgements. Minimal or no use of evidence to back up views. Largely descriptive work, with superficial evaluation of the underlying concepts and principles. Weak interpretation of data, flawed development of arguments and judgements. Information accepted uncritically, uses generalised statements made with scant evidence and unsubstantiated opinions. Ideas sometimes illogical and contradictory. Limited attempt at evaluation of the underlying concepts and principles, tending towards description. Can interpret qualitative and quantitative data but with some errors. Some evidence to support emerging arguments and judgements but these may be underdeveloped or with a little inconsistency / mis - interpretation. Good evaluation of the underlying concepts and principles. Can interpret qualitative and quantitative data, with minor errors. An emerging ability to use evidence to support the argument. Mostly valid arguments and logical judgements. Sound evaluation of the underlying concepts and principles. Can interpret qualitative and quantitative data accurately. Ability to devise arguments using evidence to make mostly appropriate and valid judgements. Excellent evaluation of the underlying concepts and principles. Can interpret qualitative and quantitative data accurately and with some insight. Excellent ability to devise arguments using evidence and make appropriate and valid judgements. Exceptional evaluation of the underlying concepts and principles based evidence. Outstanding interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data. Exceptional ability to devise arguments using evidence and make wholly appropriate and valid judgements. Practical skills (Different approaches to solving problems in particular contexts.) Limited or no use of taught, basic methods, materials, tools and/or techniques. Little or no appreciation of the context of the application. Rudimentary application of taught, basic methods, materials, tools and/or techniques but without consideration and An adequate awareness and mostly appropriate application of basic methods, materials, tools and/or techniques. A good and appropriate application of basi c methods, materials, tools and/or techniques. Clear appreciation of A very good application of a range of basic methods, materials, tools and/or techniques. Very good consideration of the context of An advanced application of a range of taught, basic meth ods, materials, tools and/or techniques. The context of the application is Exceptional levels of application and deployment skills in particular practical contexts. Outstanding identification of Level 4 FAIL MARGINAL FAIL SATISFACTORY (3rd / Pass) GOOD (2.2 / Pass) VERY GOOD (2.1 / Merit) EXCELLENT (1st / Distinction) EXCEPTIONAL (1st / Distinction) Category 0-29% 30-39% 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-84% 85-100% Very weak evidence of different approaches to problem -solving in particular contexts. competence. Flawed appreciation of the context of the application. Weak evidence of different approaches to problem -solving in particular contexts. Basic appreciation of the context of the application. Can identify problems in particular contexts and propose basic alternative approaches or solutions though there may be errors. the context of the application. Good evidence of different approaches to problem -solving in particular contexts and proposes mostly appropriate solutions. the application. Very good evidence of different approaches to problem -solving in particular contexts and proposes appropriate solutions. well considered, and insightful. Excellent evidence of different approaches to problem -solving in particular contexts and proposes appropriate solutions. problems in particular contexts and formulation of wholly appropriate, thoughtful solutions / different approaches. Transferable skills for life and professional practice (Communicate the results of their study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments; the qualities needed for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility within a structured and managed environment.) Work is poorly structured, disorganised, inaccurat e and/or confusingly expressed. Very weak use of language and/or very inappropriate style. Failure to work effectively individual or as part of a group. Little or no evidence of the skills for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility. Work is poorly presented in a disjointed manner. It is loosely, and at times inc oherently, structured, with information and ideas often poorly expressed. Weak use of language and/or inappropriate style. Flawed approach to individual or group work, meeting only partial obligations to others. Limited evidence of the skills for employmen t requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility. Mostly ordered presentation and structure in which relevant ideas / concepts are reasonably expressed. Work may lack coherence and/or accuracy in places. Can work as part of a group, meeting most ob ligations to others but perhaps with limited involvement in group activities. Demonstrates the basic skills for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility, with some areas of minor weakness. Mostly coherent, organised and accurate work, in a suitable structure and is for the most part clearly expressed. Can work effectively independently and/or as part of a team, with clear contribution to group activities. Demonstrates the skills for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility, with some areas of strength and some of minor weakness. Work is accurate, coherent, fluent, well -structured and organised. Can work effectively independently and/or as part of a team, with very good contribution to group ac tivities. Demonstrates very good skills for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility, with just occasional minor weakness. Work is coherent, very fluent and is presented professionally. Can work effectively independently and/or as part of a team, with an excellent contribution to group activities. Demonstrates excellent skills for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility with an appetite for further development. Work is ac curate, exceptionally coherent, very fluent and presented well. Can work effectively independently and/or as part of a team, with an exceptional contribution to group activities. Demonstrates exceptional skills for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility with an appetite for further development. THIS DOCUMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN WELSH