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. Evaluating Sources Using the CRAAP Method / CRAAP Test
5. The credibility of sources

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling of information in health and social care.
• 1.2 Explain the legal requirements and codes of practice for handling of information in health and social care.
• 2.1 Describe how manual and electronic information storage systems are securely maintained.
• 2.2 Describe practices that ensure security when storing and accessing information.
• 2.3 Explain the importance of maintaining records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible.
• 3.1 Explain the meaning of the term confidentiality.
• 3.2 Discuss how to maintain and promote confidentiality in day-to-day communication.
• 3.3 Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing information.

Activity

Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Plan the unit assignment against every criterion; source and reference the evidence.

Study materials

Videos

• Evaluating Sources Using the CRAAP Method / CRAAP Test · YouTube · Social Studies Samurai · 7 min · for registered students
• The credibility of sources · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 3 (lower secondary level) · for registered students

Further resources

• 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
• Writing for Success, ch. 8.1–8.3: Prewriting, outlining and drafting · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 281–318 · for registered students