Assignment Guidelines

1. This Assignment is designed to help you achieve a Merit or Distinction. 2. During your Structured Individual Study (SIS), you are required to answer each question above (Outcomes Assessment Criteria) which has been covered separately in respective Lessons. 3. In your answer, write about the key concepts highlighted by the Lesson (underpinning knowledge). 4. You can get an idea of the key concepts by referring to the Lessons handout, in the Overview section of the Lesson. 5. Look for real-life examples to apply your key concepts (applied knowledge). 6. Make use of your OLH (Open Learning Hours) and DLH (Distance Learning Hours) time to research books. 7. During your OLH and DLH time, use the computer to research recommended websites and word process your Assignment. 8. Follow the guidelines given in your Handbook. 9. Study the Merit and Distinction Descriptors below to ensure that your work demonstrates compliance in order for it to be considered for their respective Awards. It is important that the work you produce is carefully planned & written. Your work should demonstrate (a) your understanding of the theory you have learned (underpinning knowledge) and (b) your ability to apply it to real life/contemporary situations/case study (applied knowledge). Please follow the instructions below: 1. Start each answer from a new page 2. Highlight each question clearly 3. Avoid bullet points and restrict the use of numberings; remember that you are supposed to write a report. 4. All work should be comprehensively referenced and all sources must be acknowledged fully, this includes books & journals used as well websites visited. Details such as page numbers, publishers and publication year should also be stated, in addition to the name of the author(s) and publication. Books, articles and journals should be the main sources; net sources are allowed up to 25% max. 5. Follow Harvard Referencing system. 6. Ensure that your work is within the stated word limit. 7. All work should be word-processed. 8. Pages should be numbered (bottom right hand corner) 9. Assignment sheet should be attached in the front. 10. Spell check the document and read thoroughly for grammatical errors. 11. 1.5-line spacing is preferred but is not essential. 12. Bibliography at the end of the assignment.