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 Identify reasons why people communicate.
• 1.2 Explain the impact of communication on relationships in the work setting.
• 1.3 Explain approaches used to manage challenging situations.
• 2.1 Establish the communication and language wishes and preferences of individuals to communicate effectively.
• 2.2 Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication.
• 2.3 Utilise a range of communication methods and styles to meet individual needs.
• 2.4 Explain how to respond to an individual’s reactions when communicating.
• 3.1 Describe barriers to effective communication.
• 3.2 Analyse ways to overcome barriers to communication.
• 3.3 Explain how to access extra support or services to enable individuals to communicate effectively.
• 4.1 Explain the terms: ● equality ● diversity ● inclusion.
• 4.2 Explain the impact of barriers to inclusion.
• 4.3 Explain the legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusion in service provision.
• 4.4 Explain how to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work practice.

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