Module Review and Your Next Steps
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303LON and 308LON
Module Review and Your Next Steps
Unit: 12
On completion of this module you will be able to:
• Work independently within an organisation, demonstrating initiative and commitment
• Review the literature relating to a business issue• Analyse valid and reliable evidence to draw sound business
conclusions• Write a coherent project report communicating a solution or
response to the business issue• Reflect on your working practices in relation to your Personal
Development Plan
Module Learning Outcomes
Module Overview: 303LON and 308LON
Week 6
Unit 1 An Introduction to Workplace and Workbased ProjectsUnit 2 Business research methods: an introductionUnit 3 Business research methods: data sourcesUnit 4 Business research methods: questions and active listening
Week 7
Unit 5 Business research methods: project management skillsUnit 6 Business research methods: using reflection in researchUnit 7 Business research methods: writing professional reportsUnit 8 Making a successful impact on your Workplace and Workbased project
Week 8 Workplace or Independent Research
Week 9 Workplace or Independent Research
Week 10
Unit 9 Project Updates – Individual PresentationsUnit 10 Individual Progress ReviewUnit 11 Individual Progress ReviewUnit 12 Module Review
On completion of this unit you will be able to:
• Review the key themes and models from this module in the production and delivery of business and management research
• Clarify any outstanding questions regarding the assessed work for this module
• Consider a range of factors that will support students to make a successful transition to their next career step
Unit Learning Outcomes
Business Skills: Project Reports
Regular Assignment 1 (40%): Produce a Reflective Diary that demonstrates evidence of learning, as a result of carrying out your project, about:• The subject of your research• Your research skills• Your professional and business skills
Word Count: 1000End of Module Assessment (60%): Produce a Project Report that investigates a current issue facing your selected organisation and presents a clear set of recommendations.
Word Count: 4000
Assessment: 303LON Workplace Project
End of Module Assessment (100%): Produce a Project Report that investigates a current issue facing your selected organisation or industry and presents a clear set of recommendations.
Word Count: 4000
Assessment: 308LON Workbased Project
Key Project Skills required include:
Source:Cameron (2009: 376)
Business Skills: Project Work
Workplace and Workbased Skills Assessment Audit
Business Skills: Skills Audit
Business Skills: Project Reports
Source:Saunders et al (2009: 531)
Deficiencies of Data
All three forms of reflection are critical. Reflection on content, process and premise is critical to reflexivity.
Business Skills: Reflection
Source:Brannick & Coghlan (2006: 155)
Reflective Diary: Suggested Structure
Evidenced by specific examples from your Learning Log
3 Key Stages to Writing Your Report
Business Skills: Professional Reports
Career Strategy: Know the Job Market
Entrepreneur opportunity
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level entryMy
Options
Based on: CU Careers and Employability Service [online]
Creating a Winning CV
Winning CV Checklist
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Based on: Cameron (2009)
A 6th Strategy for Career Success
Positive Thinking
Build and maintain your Network by:
• Follow up your work experience with thankyou notes to key contacts
• Link with contacts using professional and social networking sites
• Keep up to date with news and changes• Keep your contacts up to date with your
relevant news and achievements
Building Your Network
• Review the key themes and models from this module in the production and delivery of business and management research
• Clarify any outstanding questions regarding the assessed work for this module
• Consider a range of factors that will support students to make a successful transition to their next career step
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