- Assignment details -
Informed by relevant theory and research, critically reflect on your learning about your strengths and weaknesses in regard to change management, and the implications of this for your future career plans.
Marking Criteria
Tutors will mark the essay based on the following assessment criteria:
Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories (T)
Analysis linking theory and practice (A)
Critical evaluation and coherent argument (C)
Meeting these assessment criteria will require the following:
T (Theory) Relevant theories and models are selected
Read extensively and use a wide range of theories
Demonstrate understanding without describing in detail
A (Analysis and Application) Detailed aspects of theories and models with evidence of why and how these apply to the examples from your experience. Based on this, develop the discussion of the implications for your future. For example you might focus on:
What are your strengths and weaknesses relevant to managing change that you have developed up to this point in your life?
How can you develop these strengths and address the weaknesses?
What are the implications for your personal and professional development in your future career
C (Criticality) Demonstrate critical thinking. This means making clear arguments that emphasise the relevance and importance of particular insights. For example:
Develop a line, or lines, of reasoning or argument
Make points that are evidenced with details from examples from your experience and discuss relevant aspects of your chosen theories/ approaches
Question the applicability and usefulness of the theories and literature: did it help you to analyse ‘yourself’ and your situation?
Compare and contrast the relevance of your chosen theories/ models. Are they useful in answering the question about your learning?
Comment on the limits and relevance of different theories and models to help you answer the question
Later in this document you will find the mark sheet that contains further details of assessment criteria, which will be used to mark your coursework and exam.
Guidance
Maintain a focus on answering the question throughout. Keep checking your work to make sure you are discussing:
Your learning about your personal competence for change management
The implications of this for your future career
Think of yourself as the CASE STUDY to be analysed – read the assignment question above, the marking scheme, and this brief to decide how to do this.
In each of the first five study units are covered relevant materials, theories, and exercises to help you complete this assignment. We recommend you review these and keep a record using the Learning Portfolio pro forma to capture relevant information. [Note: you do NOT hand in the pro forma - the assignment is to write a summary essay].
Illustrate your analysis with examples of your competence and personal experiences of change management. Remember to earn good marks you MUST use relevant theories/ approaches to support your self-evaluation and insights.
Description should be kept to a minimum: see the marking scheme.
The marking scheme describes the assessment marking criteria in detail. This can guide you on the standard of work expected and how you construct your answer
Use the full word count to maximise your marks
Read the Coursework 1 FAQ (frequently asked questions) AND make sure that you attend study unit 6 – the Q&A lecture for this coursework.
