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: A CRAAP Test Tutorial/Example
5. The project brief

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Identify popular programming languages that are used within computer systems.
• 1.2 Differentiate between High level and Low-level programming languages.
• 1.3 Explain how principles of computer programming are applied in different languages to produce software applications.
• 2.1 Explain the web architecture and components which enable internet and web functionality
• 2.2 Discuss the security risks and protection mechanisms involved in website performance.
• 3.1 Be able to create or modify components of websites to meet business needs.
• 3.2 Demonstrate that a created website meets the defined requirements and achieves the defined purpose.

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: A CRAAP Test Tutorial/Example · YouTube · AUPP English Level 7 Q4 · 9 min · for registered students
• The project brief · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE 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