Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to plan an extended writing project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify and agree an extended writing project located within a knowledge domain relevant to the named Diploma.
  • 1.2
    Develop a project brief.
  • 1.3

    Identify any ethical, practical or safety issues, explaining how these will be managed/overcome.

  • 1.4
    Maintain a record of project progress through all stages of research, development and completion.

2

Be able to conduct research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify and conduct in-depth research from a wide range of sources.

3

Be able to develop ideas.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Select appropriate information and/or evidence.
  • 3.2
    Analyse findings and develop ideas.
  • 3.3
    Produce a body of work which meets the brief and includes complex ideas.

4

Be able to present the project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Write coherently in a conventional style, appropriate to the knowledge domain.
  • 4.2
    Reference all sources using a recommended style of referencing.

5

Be able to evaluate own writing project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Evaluate own writing in relation to project brief.
  • 5.2
    Identify recommendations for the future.