Assessment 1 Brief

·        Reflect on how you have responded to these challenges

·        Evaluate the effectiveness of your current organisational strategies

·        Identify areas for improvement and development

Your discussion should demonstrate reflective thinking appropriate to Foundation level.

Section 2: Literature Review and Application

 Select one model or theory from the list provided for your programme of study (Business, Computing, or Health and Social Care).

Note: You can find the document with the theories here:

1.        Computing – Computing – Computing Theories Academic and Career Foundation AS1.docx

2.        Health & Social Care –  Health & Social Care Theories Academic and Career Foundation AS1

3.        Business and Management –   Business & Management Theories Academic and Career Foundation AS1

You are required to conduct a literature review based on two peer-reviewed academic articles that critically discuss your chosen model.In this section, you should:

·        Introduce the selected model and outline its key concepts

·        Summarise and compare the arguments presented in the two academic sources

·        Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the model as discussed in the literature

·        Discuss the relevance of the model to your academic development within your chosen discipline

·        Demonstrate appropriate integration of academic sources using Harvard referencing conventions

Students are expected to demonstrate emerging analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to Foundation level.

Format and Structure

Your report must be presented in a clear academic format and include the following:

1.       Title Page (Name, Student ID, Programme of Study, Module Title, Assessment Title, Submission Date)

2.       Table of Contents

3.       Introduction (200-300 words)

·        Define time management and organisation in a university context.

·        Explain why these are important for academic success and professional development.

·        Briefly outline the structure of your report and identify the selected disciplinary model for Section 2.

4.       Main Body

In addition to referencing books, literature and other academic sources, if you use any generative AI tools at any stage of your assessment, include the following information as an appendix at the end of your piece of work:

1.      Name the generative AI tool(s) you have used and summarise how you have used them. For example (select all that apply):

·        I acknowledge the use of <insert name(s) and url> to generate information for background research.

·        I acknowledge the use of <insert name(s) and url> at the drafting stage of the writing process with the creation of an outline structure for this essay.

·        I acknowledge the use of <insert name(s) and url> to identify improvements in the writing style.

·        I acknowledge the use of <insert name(s) and url> as an information source to generate materials that were included within my final assessment in my own words.

·        I acknowledge the use of <insert name(s) and url> to create the images included in this presentation.

·        No content generated by AI technologies has been presented as my own work

2.      Provide a reference: generative AI source(s) must be acknowledged through appropriate referencing, as you would any other literature or sources of information whether paraphrasing or quoting. Citethemrightonline.com offers guidance on how to cite generative AI sources using the Harvard referencing system.

 Extensions and Deferrals

 Details about applying for a short-term extension, or a longer term deferral due to exceptional circumstances are available on the BSU website.