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 factors involved in the planning of recruitment in health and social care.
• 1.2 Explain situations when it is necessary to seek specialist expertise in relation to recruitment and selection.
• 1.3 Describe the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks that affect recruitment and selection in health and social care.
• 1.4 Evaluate the different approaches used in the selection process in health and social care.
• 1.5 Analyse the policies and procedures resulting from serious case reviews and inquiries which contribute to safeguarding in health and social care.
• 2.1 Explain how to maximise individual and group performance by implementing different performance management solutions.
• 2.2 Analyse career development and lifelong learning opportunities in the health and social care sector.
• 3.1 Explain techniques for monitoring performance in health and social care
• 3.2 Assess methods for identifying individual training and developing needs
• 3.3 Analyse techniques for promoting continuous professional development in health and social care
• 4.1 Analyse the significance of cultural diversity to the health and social care sector.
• 4.2 Explain the benefits of a culturally diverse workforce.
• 4.3 Assess strategies for managing a diverse workforce.

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