2. 2
• To set out the expectations of the assignment
• To make sure students are clear and confident
in what they are doing for the assignment
• To provide students with the opportunity to
discuss any concerns they may have with their
own assignment
Learning outcomes
of this Seminar
3. UNIT Assignment
• 100% individual coursework
• Max. 1,800 words
• Presented with a topical issue which you will
need to research
4. Assignment Expectations
• Consider a wide range of data and information
sources in order to demonstrate your ability to
research off and online. All research should be
referenced using the Harvard system
• Demonstrate which data and information
sources are more valid and credible than
others in determining the points you would
like to make on the issue in question
5. Assignment Expectations
• Demonstrate a critical approach by discussing
why certain sources of information and data
are not as valid and credible in helping to
provide advice on the topic in question
• Demonstrate how certain sources of
information and data could be misleading and
what risks are associated with this
6. Assignment Expectations
• Demonstrate how a wide range of data and
information sources support your points on
the issue in question
• Be able to provide a clear and concise report
which assists in being able to deal with a wide
range of data and information sources
7. Assignment Expectations
• Demonstrate how and why different data and
information sources have lead you to a devise
certain points made within your report