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. How to Write Effective Report and Essay | Talent and Skills HuB
5. The project brief

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Explain the purpose of international trade in supply chain operations.
• 1.2 Describe the roles of key parties involved in international trade and freight.
• 1.3 Explain key freight and trade terminology used in international operations.
• 2.1 Describe the main documents used in international trade and freight.
• 2.2 Explain how Incoterms and contracts influence responsibilities, cost and risk.
• 2.3 Explain how goods can be moved internationally using different freight modes.
• 3.1 Explain customs, security and compliance requirements in international trade.
• 3.2 Assess common risks in international freight operations and how they can be mitigated.
• 3.3 Explain the importance of customer communication and service in global freight operations.
• 4.1 Select an appropriate international freight solution for a stated customer requirement.
• 4.2 Prepare an outline document pack and process plan for the movement of goods.
• 4.3 Recommend controls to manage cost, compliance and delivery risk.

Activity

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

Study materials

Videos

• How to Write Effective Report and Essay | Talent and Skills HuB · YouTube · Talent and Skills HuB · 10 min · for registered students
• The project brief · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE 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