Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing

This week’s topics

Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing

1. Unpacking the assignment brief and criteria
2. Finding and evaluating sources
3. Planning and referencing
4. The credibility of sources

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Explain why a business would keep financial records.
• 1.2 Explain the purpose of business accounting.
• 1.3 Explain the accounting requirements of different types of business.
• 1.4 State different types of business finance at different stages in the growth of a business.
• 1.5 Explain the different types of accounting and financial statements.
• 2.1 Demonstrate accurate use of the double entry accounting system.
• 2.2 Demonstrate accurate bank reconciliation.
• 2.3 Develop control accounts for accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• 2.4 Demonstrate how to correct errors in accounting records.
• 3.1 Explain how absorption and marginal costing is used for decision-making.
• 3.2 Explain how budgeting is used for financial planning and control.
• 3.3 Explain how to undertake investment appraisal.
• 4.1 Produce accurate absorption and marginal cost statements.
• 4.2 Calculate sub and overall variances.
• 4.3 Prepare accurate and subsidiary budgets.
• 4.4 Apply investment appraisal methods to alternative capital investment options.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Plan the unit assignment against every criterion; source and reference the evidence.

Study materials

Videos

• The credibility of sources · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 3 (lower secondary level) · for registered students

Further resources

• Writing for Success, ch. 8.1–8.3: Prewriting, outlining and drafting · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 281–318 · for registered students
• Harvard Referencing quick guide 2025 (York St John University) · PDF · Other, report · for registered students
• Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test · PDF · Other, report · for registered students