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

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Explain the purpose of different assessment models.
• 1.2 Describe the purpose of assessment tools used in health and social care.
• 1.3 Analyse how partnership working can support the assessment process.
• 2.1 Explain how to use person centred ways of working to support individuals to participate in the assessment process.
• 2.2 Explain how to undertake an assessment.
• 2.3 Explain when to use the referral process for individuals.
• 3.1 Explain how to develop a care or support plan in collaboration with the individual.
• 3.2 Explain how to evaluate the effectiveness of the assessment process and outcomes.
• 3.3 Explain how to develop an action plan to address any changes following an assessment review.
• 4.1 Demonstrate how to formally instruct others about the assessment process.
• 4.2 Demonstrate ways in which to help ensure others understand the functions of assessment tools.
• 4.3 Assess staff understanding of the impact of assessments on individuals and their families.

Activity

Plan the unit assignment against every criterion; source and reference the evidence.

Study materials

Further resources

• Harvard Referencing quick guide 2025 (York St John University) · 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
• Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test · PDF · Other, report · for registered students