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 Examine the concepts of: ● safeguarding ● protection.
• 1.2 Explain the legislative framework for safeguarding vulnerable individuals in health and social care.
• 1.3 Analyse how serious case reviews have influenced safeguarding and protection.
• 1.4 Explain the action to be taken in the event of suspected or actual abuse.
• 2.1 Analyse how service provision supports individuals to take risks and make informed choices.
• 2.2 Demonstrate how to provide information to others on signs and symptoms of abuse.
• 2.3 Demonstrate how to inform others of the measures to be taken to avoid abuse taking place.
• 2.4 Demonstrate how to articulate with others practice that maintains the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals.
• 3.1 Explain the agreed protocols for working in partnership.
• 3.2 Evaluate the importance of working in partnership with others in relation to safeguarding and protection.
• 4.1 Asses the importance of the involvement of individuals in the review of systems and procedures in services.
• 4.2 Review a work setting’s procedures and practice against current legislation and policy in relation to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals.

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