Professional Layout
The course you are on is a recognised professional qualification. Because of this, your assessments should be presented in a professional manner, following the assessment method guidance.
Top Tip: Always review your work and ask the question Would I be happy sending this to my CEO?
Meeting the academic standard
During your qualification, youll need to demonstrate the relevant academic level within your assessments. This could include referencing models, theories and frameworks, or evidencing your responses with citations and quotes.
Using headings effectively
When used properly, headings are a great tool for keeping track of your progress and ensuring you have included all the required elements. They also provide an excellent signpost for the marker/reader to check you have addressed all requirements. Try to utilise headings throughout your assessment. For example, have your tasks as main headings and then use subheadings for assessment criteria or specific questions.
Font and format
Your assessment should always be clear and easy to read. Always select a readable font some of our favourites are Arial, Calibri and Century Gothic. Use size 12 font along with 1.5 line spacing so that it can be read online more easily.Appendices how and when?
An appendix should only be used for supportive information, unless a particular assessment says otherwise.
Top Tip: If the information is required to satisfy the requirements of the assessment criteria, it must be in the main body of the submission.
Proof reading
Always ensure you read through your completed work prior to submission. You can use the assessment guidance as a checklist to make sure you have covered everything. Be sure to use a grammar and spell-checker too.
Top Tip: If you have a willing family member or friend, ask them to read through your work. It is always helpful to have someone else cast their eyes over your work and highlight things that need improvement or dont make sense.Referencing
Any models, theories or citations from external sources that are used within your work MUST be referenced, as you are acknowledging that these are not your original ideas.
Use Harvard referencing, as this is the preferred referencing method of CIPD. You can find further guidance and information on Harvard referencing in your Get Started area.
Top Tip: Remember, referencing is a method of underpinning or evidencing your narrative, it should never be used to replace your own words but just as a support tool. You need to demonstrate YOUR knowledge and understanding within your responses.
Making the grade
Ensure you have read through the marking descriptors in your assessment brief and are comfortable with the instructions associated with each grade; Fail, Low Pass, Pass, High Pass. These are the descriptors the assessor will apply when marking your work.
Top Tip: Always initially concentrate on covering the required content and meeting the assessment criteria. Once you have done this you can then review your work and add some further detail to meet the higher grades.
Word count
Many learners find sticking to the word count for assessments quite a challenge. However, looking at the word count is an excellent way to gauge the amount of detail required for the different parts of your assessment. Make sure to stick to the stated word counts on the assessment brief to achieve the required grade for your work.
Top tip: Take a quick note of the word count but work through the assessment with a focus on covering the required content. Once you have completed your first draft, review your work to tweak and remove words if needed. It’s also a good idea to ask someone else to have a read through your work to ensure you haven’t repeated yourself.
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