Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement

This week’s topics

Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement

1. Drafting against the criteria
2. Tutor and peer feedback
3. Improving the final submission
4. Feedback and evaluation

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Explain different motivational theories.
• 1.2 Describe ways in which employees can be motivated.
• 1.3 Explain the benefits to a business of motivated employees.
• 1.4 Suggest ways in which a business can increase employee motivation.
• 1.5 Discuss how flexible working and working from home can impact employees’ motivations and wellbeing and performance.
• 2.1 Explain the factors which influence the employer/employee relationship.
• 2.2 State barriers to effective employee relations.
• 2.3 Explain the benefits to a business of effective employee engagement.
• 2.4 Suggest ways in which a business could improve its employee relations.
• 3.1 Explain ways in which a business can monitor employee performance.
• 3.2 State different performance management tools.
• 3.3 Explain the benefits to a business of effective performance management.
• 3.4 Explain the benefits to an employee of effective performance management.
• 4.1 Explain different leadership styles.
• 4.2 Explain the key functions of management.
• 4.3 Compare key differences between managers and leaders.
• 4.4 Suggest ways in which a business could improve how it leads and manages its employees.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Draft the assignment, get feedback and improve it before submission.

Study materials

Videos

• Feedback and evaluation · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students

Further resources

• Writing Guide, 3.5: Peer review and using feedback · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 92–94 · for registered students
• Writing for Success, ch. 8.1–8.3: Prewriting, outlining and drafting · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 281–318 · for registered students