Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Science: Assessment 1 Brief for Students 2020/2021

Module code and title

4BU006 - Learning for Business Success
Module leader
Alexandar Phillips
Diet First attempt

Assessment type Assessment 1: Essay with Appendices

Submission date Please refer to Canvas for your submission date

Submission method E-submission via Canvas

Assessment limits 1800 words +/- 10%

Assessment weighting 50%

Assessment brief

This assessment requires you to write an 1800 word reflective essay about your employability skills. The essay must
include discussion about your completed personal SWOT (strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats) analysis
and PDP (Personal Development Plan)
To pass, you will also need to include the following in the Appendices section at the end of your submission:

 Evidence of 6 completed self-audit activities

 A detailed personal SWOT analysis based upon the results from 6 completed self-audit activities

 A detailed PDP covering 3 employability skills, based on the weaknesses from your personal SWOT
analysis.

 Evidence of your Bronze WEEA score

As stated above, these are expected to go in your Appendices therefore these are NOT included in the essay word
count.

This is an academic essay and you must, therefore, include at least 10 academically appropriate references. Both the
in-text referencing and the reference list must comply with the Harvard Referencing Standards. You should use
references to introduce some theory into your reflections.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Your essay and appendices must be collated into one Word document only and submitted into the relevant
submission portal on Canvas by the deadline set. Never delete any of your work. Always keep a copy of your work,
including any draft work.

Assessment Criteria (The actual assessment components for this assignment)

Authorised: Authorised: FoSS version 1 - Approved by: FAEC November 8 th 2016. Ref: 2 Module Assessment Briefing Form
Criteria Weighting
Level of research and range of additional material used. 25%

Reflecting, interpreting and presenting information 25%

Coherent analysis of ideas presented 25%

Maturity and precision of writing, grammar and style 25%

Postgraduate 50%
Pass
Undergraduate 40%
mark
Other (PSRB or subject specific) NA

Performance descriptors in use:

 University of Wolverhampton Yes  No 

 Professional or Statutory Body Yes  No 
 Module specific Yes  No 
 Other (please see below) Yes  No 

Return of assessments You will be able to access your submitted work through Canvas, once it is marked,
(Instructions for return / moderated and your feedback is attached. Grades and feedback will be provided within 4
collection of assessments)
weeks, inline with University guidelines.

This assessment is testing Module Learning outcomes Tick if

tested here


LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of graduate skills, employability skills and the changing labour
market; what the key skills are, how they apply to graduates generally and more specifically, how
they apply to themselves (using a variety of diagnostic/self-audit tools) and what is needed in the
changing labour market


LO2 Display an increased self-awareness and understanding of the principles of adult learning and
continuous professional development (CPD), including personal development planning, writing
SMART objectives, taking actions, critically reflecting on own learning and monitoring own
progress
LO3 Show evidence of improvement in a variety of key employability skills, including their verbal and
written communication skills, presentation skills, group working, negotiation skills, x
creativity/entrepreneurial skills, self-awareness etc
LO4 Identify and select a range of literature sources, beyond the taught material, covering theory and
research in relation to employability skills, CPD, learning, reflection etc and to use these to x
underpin their personal learning and development

Authorised: Authorised: FoSS version 1 - Approved by: FAEC November 8 th 2016. Ref: 2 Module Assessment Briefing Form
4BU006 Performance Descriptors for Assessment 1:

Assessment A (70-100%) B (60-69%) C (50-59%) D (40-49%) E (30-39%) F (0-29%)

criteria Work of an Work of a good Work of a Work of a Work of an No learning
outstanding, standard. competent satisfactory unsatisfactory outcomes fully
excellent, and very standard. standard to pass. standard met.
good standard.

Some evidence of Content relevant

Material merely Little/no attempt
Evidence of wide reading outside to the
Level of repeats taught to address the
independent reading the module list question/task. Limited reading
research input. Too little assignment brief
with variety of audit and beyond Reading based on only; mostly just
and range of evidence of or learning
/supporting material classroom notes. main texts or class notes. Only
additional reading, from outcomes or to
used. Excellent All significant materials, but not a few
material class notes or engage with
application of content accurate. always utilized in audit/supporting
used. outside. Limited module materials.
researched material Uses a good supporting materials
audit/supporting No evidence of
and audit range of sources argument. Good used/mostly those
materials used/ reading or
material/supporting and range of used in class.
those used in audit/supporting
material to the topic. audit/supporting audit/supporting
class. material.
material. material.
Focused, in-depth and Good Lacks
comprehensive understanding and Competently Discussion is understanding of
engagement with the engagement with discusses main relevant but basic theory and Inadequate/no
assessment. Very the assessment. arguments. largely repeats concepts. No demonstration of
clear argument with Good reflective Competent taught input evidence of knowledge or
Reflecting
relevant examples writing, covering reflection and without any further independent understanding of
on,
used, including most aspects. summary of major development. thinking or key concepts,
interpreting
application to self. Independent learning points. Work tends to be personal theories or
and
Excellent critical thinking evidenced Sound use of uncritical and reflection. practice. No
presenting
reflective writing; through material relevant almost totally Wholly personal
information
identification and application of to the descriptive/not descriptive. reflection.
summary of major theory to practice topic/issues. reflective. No evidence of Weak/no SWOT
learning points. and then Competent SWOT Satisfactory application of and PDP.
Excellent SWOT and personally. Good and PDP. SWOT and PDP. theory. Weak
PDP. SWOT and PDP. SWOT and PDP.
Detailed response
Some assertions
with clear evidence of All main points Generally sound Superficial
made but not
understanding. and important understanding of treatment of
substantiated by
Coherent argument issues covered. basic concepts. theory and
evidence. Content
excellently supported Researched Competently practice
Coherent broadly relevant Inadequate/no
with appropriate materials used structured, with a examples. Some
analysis of but with limited or analysis of ideas
supporting very well to relatively easy to is relevant to the
ideas little application of presented.
evidence/material. support argument. follow argument. topic set. Little or
presented theory. Extremely poorly
Work is extremely well Very good Assertions no linkage of
Presentation presented. No
structured and has a structure with supported by ideas, lacks
adequate but clear structure.
professional logical sequence appropriate logical sequence.
could be improved
appearance with of material and material. Assertions lack
upon in terms of
excellent layout and clear layout. Reasonably well substantiation.
organisation and
well-organised organised material Poorly presented.
lay out.
material.

Errors in grammar, Huge errors in

Generally good punctuation and/or grammar,
Grammatically
Excellent fluid writing use of grammar, spelling. punctuation
competent but
Maturity and style, virtually free punctuation and Clumsiness of and/or spelling.
some repeated
precision of from grammatical and spelling. Ideas expression. Some Possible use of Poorly written. No
errors in
writing, spelling errors. No clearly explained. attempt at extensive quoted structure. Limited
referencing or
grammar obvious errors/very Some small referencing. passages. No or no references.
grammar. Some
and style few in referencing or repeated errors in Sources usually attempt at
clumsiness in
grammar. referencing or given but not referencing.
expression.
grammar. systematically or
consistently.

Authorised: Authorised: FoSS version 1 - Approved by: FAEC November 8 th 2016. Ref: 2 Module Assessment Briefing Form
Additional information for students:

The University’s Learning Information Services have produced a series of guides covering a range of topics to support
your studies, and develop your academic skills including a guide to academic referencing
http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx

Your module guide and course handbook contain additional and important information regarding;

 The required referencing style for your assignment. *Whilst many modules require referencing in accordance with
the Harvard Referencing convention, some modules – for example those within the School of Law – require
Oxford Referencing. Please familiarise yourself with the requirements of your module.
 Submission of your work
 Marking, feedback and moderation in accordance with the University of Wolverhampton Assessment Handbook
 Extensions on submission dates *
 Additional support *
 Academic conduct with regards to cheating, collusion, or plagiarism *
 Links to appropriate sources of relevant information *

* Further information regarding these and other policies can be accessed through your student portal on wlv.ac.uk.

Always keep a copy of your work and a file of working papers:

The requirement to keep a file of working papers is important. There may be circumstances where it is difficult to
arrive at a mark for your work. If this is the case, you may be asked to submit your file and possibly meet with your
tutor to answer questions on your submission.

When you submit your work you will be required to sign an important declaration confirming that:
 The submission is your own work
 Any material you have used has been acknowledged and appropriately referenced
 You have not allowed another student to have access to your work
 The work has not been submitted previously.

The following information is important when:

 Preparing for your assignment

 Checking your work before you submit it
 Interpreting feedback on your work after marking.

Module Learning Outcomes

Module Learning Outcomes are specific to this module and are set when the module was validated.

Assessment Criteria

The module Learning Outcomes tested by this assignment, and precise criteria against which your work will be marked are
outlined in your assessment brief.
Performance Descriptors

Performance descriptors indicate how marks will be arrived at against each of the assessment criteria. The descriptors
indicate the likely characteristics of work that is marked within the percentage bands indicated.
To help you further:
 Re-sit opportunities are available for students who are unable to take the first sit opportunity, or who need to retake
any component.
 Refer to the VLE topic for contact details of your module leader / tutor, tutorial inputs, recommended reading
and other sources, etc. Resit details will also appear on the VLE module topic.
 The University’s Learning Information Services offer support and guidance to help you with your studies and
develop your academic skills http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx

Authorised: Authorised: FoSS version 1 - Approved by: FAEC November 8 th 2016. Ref: 2 Module Assessment Briefing Form