HR5040 Mental Wealth 2: Graduate Employment Competencies Assignment2 Brief 2025/26

HR5040 Assessment Information Level 5 Term 1 Academic Year 2025/2026

Assessment 2 Guide – Due date details.

Due on: Friday 19th December 2025 at 23:00 Weighting (20%) of the overall module mark

Learning outcomes covered by this assessment:

8. Contextualise and apply knowledge and skills developed in other modules (CC).
9. Identify personal learning goals, use a range of learning opportunities to fulfil learning goals, and articulate learning undertaken in the workplace (IC).

Reflective report – Assessment title: Exploring mental wealth and personal development.
Word Count: 1000 words (± 10%).

HR5040 Assessment 2 Brief:

Reflect on how the knowledge and skills you have acquired through your first assessment and practical experiences that have shaped your understanding of mental wealth. In this reflective report, consider the key principles of leadership and lifelong learning that influence your personal development. How do these insights prepare you for future challenges in both your professional and personal life? Finally, think critically about the interplay between your education, leadership qualities, and the concept of mental wealth, while also considering their future applications.

HR5040 AS2 Marking Components (%)

Learning outcomes must be met for an overall pass	0% – 39% One or more learning outcomes have not been met.	40% – 49% Learning outcomes are met.	50% – 59% Learning outcomes are met.	60% – 69% Learning outcomes are met.	70% – 84% Learning outcomes are met.	85% – 100% Learning outcomes are met.
Relevance	Work addresses only some of the requirements of the brief. Irrelevant and superficial content.	Work addresses the requirements of the brief, although superficially in places. Some irrelevant content.	Work addresses key requirements of the brief. Some irrelevant content.	Work is relevant and addresses most of the requirements of the brief well.	Work is relevant and comprehensively addresses the requirements of the brief.	Work is directly relevant and expertly addresses the requirements of the brief.
Knowledge and understanding	Demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates a lack of understanding of key concepts.	Demonstrates a sufficient breadth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates a sufficient understanding of key concepts.	Demonstrates a sound breadth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates sound understanding of key concepts.	Demonstrates a thorough breadth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates very good understanding of concepts.	Demonstrates an excellent breadth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates excellent understanding of concepts.	Demonstrates breadth of knowledge and understanding of theory and practice beyond the threshold expectation for the level. Demonstrates excellent understanding of key concepts in different contexts.
Critical thinking and analysis	Presents a limited overview of findings with little consideration of the quality of information drawn upon. Draws some irrelevant conclusions. Demonstrates little initiative. Problem- solving skills are lacking.	Presents an overview of findings through the interpretation of a limited number of relevant information sources. Draws some relevant conclusions. Demonstrates limited initiative. Applies some problem-solving skills.	Presents a clear overview of findings through the interpretation of some relevant information sources. Draws relevant conclusions. Demonstrates some initiative. Applies sound problem-solving skills.	Presents a perceptive overview of findings through the interpretation of relevant information sources. Draws justified and relevant conclusions. Demonstrates initiative. Applies strong problem- solving skills.	Presents an excellent overview of findings through the interpretation of relevant information sources. Draws justified, relevant, and thoughtful conclusions. Clear evidence of initiative. Applies excellent problem-solving skills.	Presents an excellent discussion of findings through the analysis of information sources. Draws justified, relevant, and thoughtful conclusions. Demonstrates creative fair and initiative. Applies excellent problem-solving skills.
Self-awareness and Reflection	Provides scant reflection in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility, when required.	Provides limited reflection in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility, as required by the assessment.	Provides some reflection in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility, as required by the assessment.	Provides justified reflection in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility, as required by the assessment.	Provides excellent reflection and self-awareness in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility.	Provides insightful reflection and self- awareness in relation to the outcomes of own work and personal responsibility.

Research/ Referencing

Sources selected are limited and lack relevance. Poor referencing technique employed.

Some relevant reference sources selected and drawn upon. Some weaknesses in referencing technique.

Relevant reference sources drawn upon. Some sources cited well in both the body of text and in the Reference List/Bibliography.

A range of appropriate reference sources drawn upon. Sources cited well in the main in the text and in the Reference List/ Bibliography.

A range of relevant reference sources selected and drawn upon. Sources cited well in both the body of text and in the Reference List/Bibliography.

A range of contemporary and relevant reference sources selected and drawn upon. Sources cited accurately l in both the body of text and in the Reference List/ Bibliography.

Writing style and language

Writing style is unclear and does not match the requirements of the assessment in question. Deficiencies in spelling, grammar and punctuation makes reading difficult and arguments unclear in places. Paragraphs are poorly structured.

Writing style is not appropriate in places for the type of assignment. There may be some over-reliance on bullet points, but attempts at paragraphs, signposting and linking are also evident. Grammar, punctuation, or spelling mistakes may be frequent, and a few may pose minor difficulties for the reader. Vocabulary may be limited. Sentences are mostly complete.

Writing style is broadly appropriate for the type of assignment. Paragraphs are used and most contain some linking and signposting. Bullet points are not overused. Grammar, punctuation, or spelling mistakes may be frequent, but do not cause significant difficulty for the reader. A range of vocabulary is

demonstrated. Sentences are complete.

Writing style is mainly clear and appropriate for the type of assignment. Paragraphs are mostly well-structured with linking and signposting, and bullet points are used appropriately. Grammar, punctuation, or spelling mistakes may be frequent, but do not pose difficulty for the reader. A good range of vocabulary is demonstrated. Sentences are complete with some attempt at different types.

Writing style is clear and appropriate for the type of assignment. Paragraphs are well-structured with linking and signposting and bullet points are used appropriately. There are a few minor grammar, punctuation and spelling mistakes that do not pose difficulties for the reader. A very good range of vocabulary is demonstrated. Sentences are complete and a few different types are used.

Writing style is clear and appropriate to the requirements of the assessment. An exceptionally well written answer with competent spelling, grammar, and punctuation. For example, paragraphs are well structured, include linking and signposting, and bullet points used appropriately. Sentences are complete and different types are used. A wide range of appropriate vocabulary is used.

Presentation and structure

For the type of assignment, the

presentational style, layout and/or structure are lacking. Figures, tables, and images included when required but these lack clarity and relevance.

The presentational style and layout are largely correct for the type of assignment.

Adequately structured. Inclusion of some figures, tables, and images but not always relevant and/or clear.

The presentational style and layout are largely correct for the type of assignment.

Logically structured in the most part. Where relevant, effective placement of some figures, tables, and images.

The presentational style and layout are correct for the type of assignment. Evidence of planning and logically structured in the main. Where relevant, there is use of figures, tables, and images.

The presentational style and layout are correct for the type of assignment. Evidence of planning and logically structured. Where relevant, there is effective use of and reference to, figures, tables, and images.

The presentational style and layout are correct for the type of assignment. Evidence of planning and logically structured. Where relevant, there is effective use of, and reference to, figures, tables, and images.