ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Assessment Coursework Report (Final)

Assessment code: 011
Academic Year: 2020/21
Trimester: 2
Module Title: Academic and Professional Skills
Module Code: MOD003325
Level: 4
Module Leader: Louise Hadley and Ben Reid
Weighting: 70 (%)
Word Limit: 2000 words
This excludes bibliography and other items listed in rule 6.75 of the
Academic Regulations:
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf
Assessed Learning 1,2,3 & 5
Outcomes
Submission Deadline : This assignment must be received by no later than 14:00 on Friday 26th
March 2021
WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

 This assignment must be completed individually.

 You must use the Harvard referencing system.
 Your work must indicate the number of words you have used. Written assignments must not exceed the
specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words
beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower
mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation 6.74).
 Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not write your name anywhere on your work.
 Write your student ID number at the top of every page.
 Where the assignment comprises more than one task, all tasks must be submitted in a single document.
 You must number all pages.

SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

In order to achieve full marks, you must submit your work before the deadline. Work that is submitted late – up
to five working days after the published submission deadline - will be accepted and marked. However, the
element of the module’s assessment to which the work contributes will be capped with a maximum mark of
40%.

Work cannot be submitted if the period of 5 working days after the deadline has passed (unless there is an
approved extension). Failure to submit within the relevant period will mean that you have failed the assessment.

Requests for short-term extensions will only be considered in the case of illness or other cause considered valid
by the iCentre Adviser. Please contact [email protected]. A request must normally be received and
agreed by the iCentre Adviser in writing at least 24 hours prior to the deadline. See rules 6.56-6.65:
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

Mitigation: The deadline for submission of mitigation in relation to this assignment is no later than five working
days after the submission date of this work. Please contact [email protected]
See rules 6.103 – 6.132: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

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Task: Write a report of 2000 words answering the 2-part question in the box below.

Question:

The local council has decided to build a new urban park. You have been asked to
analyse the various impacts of an urban park.

Use this analysis to recommend ways of maximising the benefits and minimising
the challenges of the urban park.

(100 marks)

You should analyse the impact from three perspectives, however your report
should cover a MAIN PERSPECTIVE relating to your degree. This part of your
analysis should be the longest (approximately 600 words).

For students studying a degree related to Health and Social Care the main
perspective should be The Health Impacts.

These might include:

 impact of green spaces on health

 the impact of green spaces on wellbeing
 the challenges of encouraging the use of the park

For students studying a degree related to Business the main perspective

should be The Economic Impacts.

These might include:

 job creation (both long and short term)

 cost to the taxpayer of building the park
 attraction of new businesses to the area

For students studying a degree related to Tourism and Events Management

the main perspective should be: The Impacts on the Tourism,
Hospitality and Events Industries.
These might include:

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  opportunities for holding events in the park
 logistical challenges of holding events in the park.
 development of permanent hospitality facilities (such as the park café)

You will also need to analyse two other perspectives (approximately 300 words
on each). These perspectives are:

The impacts from an environmental perspective

These might include:

 pollution (e.g air, noise, water)

 sustainability (e.g education, biodiversity)

The impacts from a social perspective

These might include:

 community development (e.g. social cohesion, morale)

 gentrification (changes in social and demographic factors)

Your report should follow the structure and suggested word counts below:

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Cover Page

 Title of the report

 Title of the module
 Student Number (1xxxxxx)
 Date of submission
 Word count
Executive Summary (not included in the word count)

 Summary of each section of the report

Contents Page

 Main section headings with page numbers

Introduction (suggested: 300 words)

 Definition of urban park

 A discussion (with examples) of the benefits and general challenges
associated with urban parks.
 A sentence summarising the main aims of the report
Analysis (suggested: 1250 words, 3 perspectives)

 Short introductory paragraph including a statement with the aim of the report
and a map sentence.
 Identification of the 3 distinct perspectives. These perspectives should be the
subsections of the analysis and the topics of the main body paragraphs.
 Each body paragraph should include a topic sentence which links it to the
question.
 In order to analyse each perspective, research from relevant sources should
be used to support the impacts of building and urban park.
 NOTE: The part of your analysis covering your main perspective should be
more comprehensive than the other points you consider. It is suggested that
this should make up at least half of the analysis section (i.e. 600 words).

Conclusion (suggested: 150 words)

 Summary of the Analysis section

Recommendations (suggested: 300 words)

 Introductory statement
 Three recommendations that are related to the perspectives considered in the
Analysis section.
 Each recommendation must suggest how the council can either maximise the
benefits or minimise the challenges of building an urban park identified in your
analysis.
 These recommendations should be presented as bullet points and be
supported by research.

Reference List (not included in word count)

 This should follow the conventions of Harvard referencing.

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 Appendices (not included in word count)

 Any figures, tables, or diagrams etc. can be included here.

 NB. There is no expectation for students to complete an appendices section.

Allocation of Marks

 Task fulfilment including: addressing the task, relevancy, and level of analysis
(40%)
 Structure including: report structure, paragraph structure and cohesion (20%)
 Use of sources including: range, quality, paraphrasing/ summarising and
referencing (20%)
 Language including: range, accuracy and style (20%)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

 Knowledge and understanding of relevant research relating to issues related

to the case studies as well as analysing and understanding the implications of
these issues.

 Ability to independently manage learning resources, demonstrate command of

Harvard referencing, structure a report according to academic conventions
and express ideas accurately while maintaining academic style.

APS Written Report Marking Criteria

Task Fulfilment 40% Structure 20% Use of Sources 20%

Report structure, paragraph Range, quality, Language 20%
Relevancy, clarity & level of
structure & cohesion paraphrasing/summarising & Range, accuracy & style
analysis
referencing
90-100%  The question has been  All sections are  Exceptional use and range  Exceptional range of

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 addressed to an exceptionally well of highly relevant sources vocabulary and
exceptional level. organised within the  Paraphrasing, summarising grammatical structures
 The report is extremely expected structure and use of quotes  Exceptional use of
succinct and relevant  All paragraphs are demonstrate an exceptional grammar and
Exceptional
without digression. exceptionally well ability to manipulate vocabulary
 Evaluation and analysis are organised language  Exceptional academic
exceptional  Cohesive devices are not  Flawless use of Harvard style
only natural, but varied- referencing
adding an exceptional
degree of sophistication
 The question has been  All sections show  Outstanding use and range  Outstanding range of
addressed to an outstanding organisation of highly relevant sources vocabulary and
outstanding level. within the expected  Paraphrasing, summarising grammatical structures
80-89%
 The report is succinct and structure and use of quotes  Outstanding use of
Outstanding
relevant without digression  All paragraphs show demonstrate an grammar and
 Evaluation and analysis are outstanding organisation outstanding ability to vocabulary
outstanding  Cohesive devices are manipulate language  Outstanding academic
natural and attract no  Flawless use of Harvard style
attention referencing
 The question has been  All sections show excellent  Excellent use and range of  Excellent range of
addressed to an excellent organisation within the highly relevant sources vocabulary and
70 – 79% level. expected structure  Excellent paraphrasing, grammatical structures
Excellent  Relevant with minimal  All paragraphs show summarising and use of  Excellent use of
digression excellent organisation quotes grammar and
 Evaluation and analysis are  Excellent range of cohesive  Near flawless use of vocabulary
excellent devices which are used Harvard referencing  Excellent academic
well style
 The question has been  All sections show good  Good use and range of  Good range of
addressed to a good level. organisation within the relevant sources vocabulary and
60 – 69%  Relevant with only minor expected structure  Good paraphrasing, grammatical structures
Good digression  Most paragraphs are well summarising and use of  Good use of grammar
 Evaluation and analysis are organised quotes and vocabulary
good  Good range of cohesive  Good use of Harvard  Good academic style
devices which are generally referencing
used well
 Most of the question has  Most sections are  Satisfactory use and range  Satisfactory range of
been addressed to a organised in a satisfactory of relevant sources vocabulary and
satisfactory level. manner  Satisfactory paraphrasing, grammatical structures
50 – 59%
 Mainly relevant with  Most paragraphs are summarising and use of  Satisfactory use of
Satisfactory
occasional digression organised in a satisfactory quotes grammar and
 Evaluation and analysis are manner  Satisfactory use of Harvard vocabulary
satisfactory  Satisfactory range of referencing  Satisfactory academic
cohesive devices which are style
generally used well
 Some of the question has  Some sections show basic  Somewhat limited use,  Somewhat limited
been addressed to a basic organisation range and quality of range of vocabulary
level  Some paragraphs are sources and grammatical
40 – 49%  Some difficulty maintaining organised in a basic  Paraphrasing, summarising structures
Basic relevance manner and use of quotes are  Basic use of grammar
 Evaluation and analysis are  Somewhat limited range of unclear in places and vocabulary
basic cohesive devices which are  Basic demonstration of  Some attempts at
sometimes used well Harvard referencing (some academic style
evidence of awareness of
Harvard referencing though
it may have several errors)
 Some of the question has  Limited organisation  Limited use, range and  Limited range of
been addressed to a limited throughout the report quality of sources vocabulary and
1 – 39%
level  Limited organisation of  Limited attempts at grammatical structures
Limited
 Limited relevance paragraphs paraphrasing, summarising  Use of grammar and
 Evaluation and analysis are  Limited range of cohesive and quoting vocabulary causes
limited devices which are not used  Limited use of Harvard strain for the reader
correctly referencing  Limited attempts at
academic style

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY GENERIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND MARKING

STANDARDS
LEVEL 4 (was level 1)

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Level 4 introduces students to HE. Students are expected to demonstrate relevant skills and competencies; to be articulate in
expressing ideas orally; and to be coherent and structured in terms of written or other media. Forms of expression at this level may be
descriptive or imitative, but students are expected to demonstrate an increasing understanding of the theoretical background of their
study and the analytic competence to explore it, as well as its relationship, where appropriate, to particular skills. Students are expected
to develop an awareness of strengths and weaknesses in their skill sets

Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs) (Academic Regulations, Section 2)

Mark Bands Outcome
Intellectual (thinking), Practical,
Knowledge & Understanding
Affective and Transferable Skills

Exceptional management of learning resources,

Exceptional information base exploring and analysing the complemented by assured self-direction/exploration.
90-100% discipline, its theory and ethical issues with extraordinary Exceptional structure/accurate expression. Demonstrates
originality. intellectual originality and imagination. Exceptional
practical/professional skills.

Outstanding management of learning resources,

complemented by assured self-direction/exploration. An
Outstanding information base exploring and analysing the
80-89% discipline, its theory and ethical issues with clear originality
exemplar of structured/accurate expression. Demonstrates
intellectual originality and imagination. Outstanding
practical/professional skills

Achieves module Excellent management of learning resources,

outcome(s) related to Excellent information base, exploring and analysing the
complemented by self-direction/exploration. Structured/
70-79% GLO at this level discipline, its theory and ethical issues with considerable
accurate expression. Very good academic/intellectual and
originality.
Characteristics of Student Achievement by Marking Band

team/practical/professional skills

Good management of learning resources with some self-

Good information base; explores and analyses the
direction. Structured and mainly accurate expression.
60-69% discipline, its theory and ethical issues with some
Good academic/intellectual skills and team/practical/
originality
professional skills

Satisfactory use of learning resources and input to team

Satisfactory information base that begins to explore and
work. Some lack of structure/accuracy in expression.
50-59% analyse the discipline and its ethical issues but is still
Acceptable academic/intellectual skills and satisfactory
mainly imitative
practical/professional skills

Basic use of learning resources with no self-direction.

A marginal pass in
Some input to team work. Some difficulty with structure
module outcome(s) Basic information base; omissions in understanding of
40-49% related to GLO at this major/ethical issues. Largely imitative
and accuracy in expression. Some difficulties with
academic/intellectual skills and developing practical/
level
professional skills

A marginal fail in
module outcome(s) Limited use of learning resources. No self-direction, little
related to GLO at this Limited information base; limited understanding of input to team work and difficulty with structure/accuracy in
30-39% level. Possible discipline and its ethical dimension expression. Weak academic/intellectual skills.
compensation. Sat- Practical/professional skills are not yet secure
isfies qualifying mark

Little evidence of use of learning resources. No self-

direction, with little evidence of contribution to team work.
Little evidence of an information base. Little evidence of
20-29% understanding of discipline and its ethical dimension.
Very weak academic/intellectual skills and significant
difficulties with structure/expression. Little evidence of
practical/professional skills

Inadequate use of learning resources. No attempt at self-

Fails to achieve direction with inadequate contribution to team work. Very
Inadequate information base. Inadequate understanding
10-19% module outcome(s)
of discipline and its ethical dimension.
weak academic/intellectual skills and major difficulty with
related to this GLO. structure/expression. Inadequate practical/professional
Qualifying mark not skills
satisfied. No
compensation
No evidence of use of learning resources of understanding
available
of self-direction with no evidence of contribution to team
No evidence of any information base. No understanding of
1-9% discipline and its ethical dimension.
work. No evidence academic/intellectual skills and
incoherent structure/ expression. No evidence of practical/
professional skills

Awarded for: (i) non-submission; (ii) dangerous practice and; (iii) in situations where the student fails to address the
0% assignment brief (eg: answers the wrong question) and/or related learning outcomes