Related Qualifications

Sample Assignment

Your research must achieve the learning outcomes at the standards provided. It must be related to a topic associated with strategic business development.

You must prepare a portfolio of evidence which includes all the work completed for the following tasks.

The wordcount for this assignment should be in the region of 3000 3300 words

Task 3 Presentation of Research Findings

In this section of the portfolio you must prepare a report that presents all of your research findings. This must be presented in an appropriate format for the target audience.

In the report, you must:

• Provide a comprehensive explanation of the purpose, methodologies, findings and recommendations.
• Reference all sources using a recognised system.
• Use the information you have collected to justify conclusions and recommendations.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must:

• Respond orally to questions on research findings.

To gain a distinction grade you must:

• Analyse how the findings of your research can be used in a specific strategic business context.

LO2 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

3M1

3D1

Task 4 Reflective Log

On completion of your research project, you are to prepare a reflective log which contains an evaluation of the skills you used while undertaking the research.

The reflective log must include:

• A review of your own skills using personal reflection and feedback.
• Recommendations on ways to improve your personal skills while undertaking research.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must include the following in your reflective log:

• A plan to improve your own research skills.

To gain a distinction grade you must:

• Implement the plan and assess the impact on your own personal progress.

LO4 AC 4.1,4.2

4M1

4M2

4D1