QQI Level 5N2770/5N0758 Care Support Assignment Brief

Structuring Your Assignment

Examine the marking scheme for each assignment, and use the headings provided in the marking scheme as paragraph headings for your work. By doing this you are far less likely to leave out something that attracts marks and also stops you from focusing too much on one area (One of the most common ways to lose marks).

Things To Watch Out For

• Marks do not carry over from one section to another. No matter how much you write on a given section, you cannot score more than the maximum allowed marks for that section.
• If you do not use headings in line with those in the marking guide, you are far more likely to leave out something that’s worth marks. Headings also make it easier for the examiner to give you marks, rather than having to hunt through an assignment for mention of the topic.
• Get somebody else to proofread your work before you submit it. It is much easier to spot mistakes in another person’s writing, and you can lose marks for careless mistakes. Tutors recommend that you send a draft of your assignment for feedback before submitting it in full to ensure you are heading in the right direction.
• Do not be significantly under or over the required word count (10% above or below is ok).
• Formatting matters! Use paragraphs and put headings in bold. Only use fonts such as Times New Roman or Arial as they are both professional and clear to read. Change the vertical spacing on your document to 1.5, only use black font color and use page numbers to make your assignment clearer to the assessor.

Checklist Of Documents Required

The following documents are required for full submission of your Care Skills Assignment Brief:

1. Cover Page (Use Assignment Template provided in this session)This Cover Page should be the first page of your assignment and include the following information:
   • Name of Student
   • Name of Module
   • PPSN
   • Email Address
   • Authorship Statement
2. Written AssignmentsThis will include Part A
3. Learner ReflectionThis includes your reflection using the Gibbs Cycle
4. Learner Record of Hours (Found in Session ‘Submitting an Assignment- Documents Required’ on Learn Upon)A record of proof of your required work placement hours.