WRLAssessmentBriefPitch 1622689620
WRLAssessmentBriefPitch 1622689620
ASSESSMENT
Completion of this work will satisfy the following learning outcomes from module BMS502:
LO1 assess the effectiveness of their work-related skills in meeting the requirements of job and person
specifications associated with the types of job they will be seeking post-graduation, using a suitable
analytical tool such as a SWOT analysis.
LO3 critically assess career development opportunities for graduates within the study sector.
TASK
Deliver a presentation (PowerPoint slides plus notes) to highlight and sell your key competencies,
career prospects and progression opportunities:
1. Key Competencies - perform an audit of your personal key strengths, weaknesses, skills,
attributes and attitude that contribute towards your imminent career and future progression
into graduate employment (LO1)
2. Career Prospects - given your competencies, justify what specific career pathways are
realistically open to you in the short, medium and long term as a graduate (LO3)
3. Progression Opportunities - justify a range of potential progression activities (and
associated progression barriers) that could materialise following the end of your studies.
(LO3)
You will need to include and reference at least 5 academic sources including as books and journals to
provide supporting evidence and define any key concepts. The completion of your work will satisfy 40%
of the assessment for the BMS502 module. Your presentation will be posted online in a single document
that will either be Word of PDF. Your slides (a maximum of 15), plus any supporting notes (2,000 words
+/- 10%), must be submitted online, through Turnitin. You must include both a reference list and
bibliography.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The skills development opportunities identified in this assignment are:
MARKING CRITERIA
Level 5 (Foundation Degree/Diploma) Classification Level 5 (Foundation Degree/Diploma) Classification Level 5 (Foundation Degree/Diploma) Classification
90%-100% Distinction* 80%-89% Distinction* 70%-79% Distinction*
Exceptional work with presentation of the Outstanding work with presentation of a very Extremely good work with presentation of a
highest standard. The work contains coherent high standard. There is comprehensive high standard. Evidence of strong
arguments and ideas. There is a detailed understanding of key concepts and knowledge knowledge and understanding together with
understanding of subject matter and critical and evidence of critical analysis and insight. some critical analysis and insight. Source
analysis of issues/problems. Points are made Accurate interpretation of data with arguments, material is used effectively to support
clearly and concisely, always substantiated ideas and solutions presented effectively and arguments, ideas and solutions.
by appropriate use of source material. There based on strong research and reading.
is evidence of a sound ability to critically
interrelate theories with examples from
practice where appropriate.
60%-69% Distinction 50%-59% Merit 40%-49% Pass
Very good presentation. Sound knowledge Presentation is of a good standard but some Adequate presentation. The work is
and understanding with an emerging ability shortcomings. Evidence of a sound knowledge descriptive and/or lacks critical analysis
to critically engage with and apply the base but limited critical and practical where required but is relevant with limited
concepts involved linking them to practice application of concepts and ideas. Content is though sufficient evidence of knowledge
where appropriate. Good use of source largely relevant although points may not always and understanding. There is some evidence
material which supports most points clearly. be clear and structure may lack coherence. of reading although arguments/
Content is wholly relevant and is coherently Contains some critical reflection and some use proposals/solutions often lack coherence
structured. of source material to illustrate points. and may be unsubstantiated by relevant
source material or partially flawed. Links to
practice are made where appropriate.
30%-39% Fail 20-29% Fail 0-19 % Fail
Poorly structured, incoherent and wholly Very poorly structured, incoherent and wholly The work is extremely poorly structured
descriptive work. Evidence of a weak descriptive work. Evidence of a very weak and presented. It demonstrates no real
knowledge base with some key aspects not knowledge base with many key omissions and knowledge or understanding of key
addressed and use of irrelevant material. much material irrelevant. Use of inappropriate concepts and principles. Much material is
Flawed use of techniques. Limited evidence or incorrect techniques. Very little evidence of irrelevant, incorrect or omitted. No
of appropriate reading and no evidence of appropriate reading and no evidence of critical evidence of critical thought. No effective
critical thought. Little reference to practice thought. No links to practice where appropriate. use of supporting material. No links to
where appropriate. To obtain a mark of 20% the work must show practice where appropriate. Not a genuine
evidence of a genuine attempt to engage with attempt to engage with the assessment
the assessment requirements and with the requirements and/or subject matter.
subject matter.