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 Analyse internal and external influences affecting human resource planning in health and social care.
• 1.2 Explain the determinants of skills required by health and social care organisations.
• 1.3 Describe how to address any skills gaps which might exist in an organisation.
• 2.1 Explain the factors involved in the planning of recruitment in health and social care.
• 2.2 Describe the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks that affect the recruitment and selection in health and social care.
• 2.3 Evaluate the different techniques used in the selection process in health and social care.
• 3.1 Analyse the role of financial information in decision-making processes.
• 3.2 Explain the concept of key financial ratios for health and social care organisations.
• 4.1 Differentiate between long-term and short-term business finance needs of health and social care organisations.
• 4.2 Explain sources of finance available to health and social care organisations.
• 4.3 Evaluate the implications of different sources of finance for health and social care organisations.

Activity

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

Study materials

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