Writing Reports

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Be able to use the report title to determine the content.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Analyse the requirements of the question or task.

  • 1.2.

    Analyse the main points which must be covered, omitting irrelevant detail.

2. — Be able to plan and present the plan for a report.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Produce a plan for a report.

  • 2.2.

    Present the plan for the report.

3. — Be able to structure a report.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Produce an introduction which sets out how the subject will be dealt with in the report.

  • 3.2.

    Use evidence and examples to strengthen information provided in the report.

  • 3.3.

    Use linking sentences in paragraphs to produce a cohesive report.

  • 3.4.

    Provide a conclusion which sums up the main findings of the report.

4. — Be able to write in an appropriate style.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Write in a detached, balanced, and objective manner.

  • 4.2.

    Write formal English avoiding emotive language and colloquialisms.

5. — Be able to use the conventions for acknowledging sources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Acknowledge the work of other authors both during the report and in a list of references.

  • 5.2.

    Use recognised approaches for acknowledging sources.