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 human resource management.
• 1.2 Explain the objectives of human resource management.
• 2.1 Describe management and leadership styles.
• 2.2 Explain the importance of supervision and appraisal.
• 2.3 Explain the importance of recruitment and retention of staff.
• 2.4 Describe theories of team development.
• 2.5 Analyse how to manage the impact of change.
• 3.1 Explain the regulatory system that underpins service delivery.
• 3.2 Describe the process of inspection for health and social care services.
• 4.1 Explain the principles of budget management.
• 4.2 Analyse the systems used to manage finances in health and social care.
• 4.3 Explain the sources of funds available.
• 4.4 Analyse factors affecting funding allocation.

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