Thursday, 17th October 2024 before 4pm (Week 5)

For coursework assessments only: students with a Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP) or Carer Support Plan should check your plan to see if an extension to this submission date has been agreed.

Make sure your file is converted to a PDF before submitting. You should submit your assessment via the relevant submission area on Turnitin.

You can access this via the Assessments and Submissions folder on the module site. As the University will mark assessments anonymously where this is possible, please use your student roll number and not your name on your submission.

You need to create and complete a Reflective Portfolio with 3 sections. You should complete this as a single document and upload

it either as a PDF or Word document. You must complete all 3

Part 1: Weekly schedule/planner:

• Capture your daily and weekly activity that influences and impacts your studies for a week between 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday
• This could include a variety of activity including work, commuting etc
• Demonstrate your commitment to developing yourself as a postgraduate student

Part 2: Evidence of ongoing work and learner development

• Screenshot the grade centre demonstrating engagement in ongoing learning and development
• Screenshot of GradeCentre (in Supporting Student Success module site) must include:
  • Completed weekly quizzes 1-5
  • At least one of the extra Library quizzes completed
  • Academic Integrity Completion certificate submitted
  • Your name must be visible

Part 3: Write a 500-word reflective account of your development as a postgraduate learner since joining SBS considering the points below.

• Critically reflect on one or more points below:
  • your experience of Supporting Student Success and your other academic module(s)
  • your experience of peer mentoring
  •  your wider transition into postgraduate education and Salford Business School
• Use a reflective model as a guide, focusing on what you’ve learnt and what is next
• You must cite and reference appropriately using APA 7th as per the University of Salford guidance

Students will be assessed on the following criteria:

• In depth planning
• Reflection
• Organisation
• Development

Knowledge and Understanding

Assessed intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:

1. identify actions to undertake as a postgraduate student to develop
2. reflect on your own learning and development
3. evaluate your engagement with your programme

Practical, Professional or

Subject Specific Skills

1. demonstrate the ability to plan effectively
2. identify factors impacting your engagement in your studies
3. demonstrate the ability to reflect and learn from experiences

Communication NO

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving NO Data Literacy NO

Digital Literacy YES Industry Awareness NO

Innovation and Creativity NO Proactive Leadership NO

Reflection and Life-Long Learning YES Self-management and Organisation YES Team Working NO

Students are expected to learn and demonstrate skills associated with good academic conduct (academic integrity). Good academic conduct includes the use of clear and correct referencing of source materials. Here is a link to where you can find out more about the skills which students need:

Academic integrity & referencing Referencing

Academic Misconduct is an action which may give you an unfair advantage in your academic work. This includes plagiarism, asking someone else to write your assessment for you or taking notes into an exam. The University takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously.

Support for this Assessment

You can obtain support for this assessment by contacting your module leader or academic tutors for support through 1-to-1s.

You can find more information about understanding your assessment brief and assessment tips for success here.

Assessment Rules and Processes

You can find information about assessment rules and processes in Blackboard in the Assessment Support module.

Develop your Academic and Digital Skills

Find resources to help you develop your skills here.

Concerns about Studies or Progress

If you have any concerns about your studies, contact your Academic Progress Review Tutor/Personal Tutor or your Student Progression Administrator (SPA).

askUS Services

The University offers a range of support services for students through askUS including Disability and Learner Support, Wellbeing and Counselling Services.

Personal Mitigating Circumstances (PMCs)

If personal mitigating circumstances (e.g. illness or other personal circumstances) may have affected your ability to complete this assessment, you can find more information about the Personal Mitigating Circumstances Procedure here. Independent advice is available from the Students’ Union Advice Centre about this process. Click here for an appointment to speak to an adviser or email advicecentre-ussu@salford.ac.uk.