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1000 words |
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CW2 Reputation Development Portfolio |
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Level
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5
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Essay/Report Format:
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Other (please state in "Assignment Task" below)
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2146 ASSIGNMENT TASK
Based on your Personal Development Plan (CW1), you are now tasked to identify an industry professional career anchor to guide and support you in developing your professional self. Based on this guidance and support you will develop your Reputation Development Portfolio relating to the industry you aspire to work in upon graduating from your course.
MARKING CRITERIA:
- Below are the marking criteria that align with both the task(s) set and the quality of your document. Clear weightings/marks will be noted for each criterion.
- The overall mark awarded for this assignment will explicitly show how the mark was calculated based on your performance against each criterion.
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Format, Layout and Referencing
(Template provided)
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5 marks are awarded for:
· A clear layout and structure and the application of in text citations and a full reference list, adhering to Harvard referencing system, 23-24.
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Introduction
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5 marks are awarded for:
· A clear statement introducing the portfolio.
· A clear explanation of what the plan will cover, this will include, your chosen career/industry sectors and an industry mentor.
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Part 1
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20 marks are awarded for:
· A short introduction to your chosen career anchor.
· A brief statement of how they could support you to develop yourself professionally.
· Evidence that you have been successful in securing an industry career anchor, this can be a screenshot of an email, TEAMS meeting, or contact via a social media platform.
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Part 2
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20 marks are awarded for:
· Research identifying at least 3 relevant industry, professional networking (or similar) events and evidence your attendance at a minimum of 1 event.
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Part 3
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20 marks are awarded for:
· A professional personal statement relating to your chosen career that would be suitable for a LinkedIn (or similar professional networking) profile.
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Part 4
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20 Marks are awarded for:
· A written reference, made by a professional connection you have secured during your professional networking, during Part 2.
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Conclusion
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5 marks are awarded for:
· A conclusion to your portfolio.
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2146 TASK AND DOCUMENT FORMAT GUIDANCE:
Part 1: The process of securing an industry mentor.
Look at the contacts in your network and identify an experienced industry professional to guide and support you over the next 12 months. Write a short introduction to your chosen career anchor and a brief statement of how they could support you to develop yourself professionally.
Part 2: Industry relevant networking.
Conduct your own research to identify 3 industry specific professional networking events and evidence your attendance at a minimum of 1 event. This can be a virtual or in person event.
Note: The evidence provided can be a screen shot of an email confirmation, TEAMS meeting confirmation, tickets for a live and online event.
Part 3: Your professional statement.
Write your personal professional statement relating to your chosen career that would be suitable for a LinkedIn (or similar professional networking) profile.
Part 4: Written reference
Provide evidence in the form of a written reference by a professional connection you have secured during professional networking in Part 2.
Note: The written reference can include factors such as, your skills and abilities, attributes, and any other work-related achievements.
Focus on attention to detail, quality of work and overall academic standards.
For additional guidance on this assignment, please access the assignment vodcast available on Canvas.
E-SUBMISSION GUIDANCE:
- This assignment will require you to submit your work by uploading a document in Word or PDF format to Canvas. Please follow this online guide on document submissions and contact the DICE team on dice@ucb.ac.uk if you need any further support.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Learning Outcomes are what the student needs to demonstrate after completing a module. An assessment is a way in which students can demonstrate their achievement of these Learning Outcomes. Learning Outcomes are NOT the same as the assignment task.
- To progress the action plan with real world actions completed.
ACADEMIC SKILLS OUTCOMES:
- The Academic Skills Outcomes to be developed by completing this assignment can be found here.
- For Apprenticeship programmes, identify the applicable Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours the assignment seeks to test.
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE:
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UCB standards for presenting your written work
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Please use the standards within this link about text size, line spacing, margins, headers, page numbering, embedding quotations within your work and appendices. https://ucbirmingham.instructure.com/courses/26756/pages/presentation-of-submitted-work
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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethically within your assessments
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Please read the information below on how to use AI ethically within your assignments, including Grammarly. Please ask your lecturer or CASE if you are unclear about any information within this link. If a marker has questions about how you have used AI within your assignment, you may be invited to a meeting to discuss your work. https://rise.articulate.com/share/4h250QmyY8hNnsQ9HS7B702dJedhlsM6
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Teamwork Assessment
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Should this assignment require you to work as part of a team, you will receive an individual grade based on your performance and personalised feedback. The assignment brief will provide clear details on how your individual grade and feedback will be determined against the task and marking criteria.
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Importance of Word Count
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Assignment word counts should always be observed. Ignoring a word count significantly increases the risk of your work losing marks because it will likely lack focus and clarity, and/or you would have gained an unfair advantage over others who have completed their work within the word count.
Students will be required to state their word count on all submissions. A 10% leeway will be allowed – so the maximum a student should submit will be the word count + 10%. The word count will exclude:
o The title page
o The contents page
o Models, graphs, calculations, data tables, and other exhibited figures or images
o Lists of references
o Appendices (these should be kept to a minimum)
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E-submission
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See the guidance below on e-submitting your assignment: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/higher-education-student-handbook/assessment-issues/
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Cut-off date for late submissions (including for students with ECs and/or Support Plans)
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The cut-off time for late submissions is 10 working days (UCB working days) after the original assessment hand-in/due date. After this time, you cannot submit any late assessments, even if you have Extenuating Circumstances to cover them. https://www.ucb.ac.uk/higher-education-student-handbook/assessment-issues/ (See Additional Information Section, ‘Assignments and how to Submit them’)
Students with Support Plans may have additional time to submit their work after the formal submission date.
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Generic Grading Criteria
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The Generic Grading Criteria (GCC) are the generic features and expectations of work at a given level on your programme. The GCC per level is used in conjunction with the assignment marking criteria to determine the mark for your assignment. For more information on the GCCs for Levels 4-7, please click on this link. https://www.ucb.ac.uk/higher-education-student-handbook/assessment-fairness-and-marking/
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Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct
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Please read the policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct below. UCB will be robust in ensuring that marks awarded for assignments are based on fair and ethical assessment and referencing practices by students. https://www.ucb.ac.uk/higher-education-student-handbook/essay-writing/plagiarism/
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Extenuating Circumstances
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Extenuating Circumstances (ECs) are significant personal difficulties which adversely impact your ability to complete your assignment. Please read the supporting information below if you have ECs impacting your ability to complete this assignment. https://www.ucb.ac.uk/higher-education-student-handbook/assessments-if-things-go-wrong/
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UCB Referencing Guide
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You are required to reference your sources within your assignments appropriately. Please click on the link below to learn how to reference various sources of information. This Guide also includes how to acknowledge all Generative AI used within your assignment, ensuring that you comply with the Using AI Ethically within your Assignments policy (as covered above). https://portal.ucb.ac.uk/download/referencing/referencing-guide.pdf
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Access the Assignment Life Cycle
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The Assignment Life Cycle offers you additional support at each stage of the assignment process. Please click on the link below:
https://ucbirmingham.instructure.com/courses/26756
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