Journal entry is written in paragraph format with appropriate number of references with major errors in the referencing style. Journal entry is within the word count Journal entry is written in excellent paragraph format with the appropriate number of references written in APA referencing style with minor errors. Journal entry is within the word count parameters. Journal entry is written in excellent paragraph format with the appropriate number of references written in APA referencing style without errors. Journal entry is within the word count parameters.

Entry meets requirements in assessment instructions (e.g. Word count restrictions, reference requirements and format) 20% Journal entry is written in Q&A format not paragraph format, no references used or references NOT in APA referencing style. Reflective journal entry is significantly outside the word limit parameters. Journal entry is either written in Q&A format or does not have the appropriate number of references written in a correct referencing style. Journal entry is outside of the word count parameters.

Evidence of understanding of concepts to students own professional skill development 30% Journal entry does not articulate how the scenario or theory from the module can be applied to professional practice. Journal entry generically articulates how the scenario might give insight into professional practice with no link to theory from the module. Journal entry generically articulates how the scenario and application of theoretical concepts from the module can be applied to improve a Journal entry shows evidence of reflective thinking and articulates how the scenario and application of theoretical concepts from the module can be applied to Journal entry shows evidence of significant reflective thinking and clearly articulates how the scenario and application of theoretical concepts from the module can be applied

Accurate identification and explanation of theoretical concepts and their impact on the case study scenario 30% No theoretical concepts from the module have been identified or explained. Theory’s impact on the scenario has not been identified Theoretical concepts are identified and explained with minor errors. The theoretical concept’s impact on the scenario has not been clearly identified. Theoretical concepts are accurately identified and explained. The theoretical concept’s impact on the scenario has been explained with minor errors or clarity issues. Theoretical concepts are accurately identified and explained. The theoretical concept’s impact on the scenario has been explained clearly and concisely without error. Theoretical concepts are accurately identified and explained. The theoretical concept’s impact on the scenario has been explained clearly and concisely without error and with a degree of synthesis and critical thinking

Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) (0-49) Pass (Functional) (50-64) Credit (Proficient) (65-74) Distinction (Advanced) (75-84) High Distinction (Exceptional) (85-100) Analysis of and reflection on self- assessment results 20% No analysis of professional competencies and employability attributes No description of personal insights. Some analysis of professional competencies and employability attributes. Some description of personal insights. Good analysis of professional competencies and employability attributes. Good description of personal insights. Very good analysis of professional competencies and employability attributes. Very good description of personal insights. Excellent analysis of professional competencies and employability attributes. Excellent description of personal insights.

A key to self-directed learning is reflection. Reflection enables the ability to examine situations in order to better understand the surrounding context and identify potential improvements for the future. This assessment aims to develop your self-awareness and reflective learning ability while assessing your understanding of the topics covered.