Module Learning Outcomes
1. Examine cosmetics being used in a contemporary environment
2. Explain how cosmetic product properties affect product use
Graduate Attributes
Communication – of how cosmetic products being used in a contemporary environment impact on the salon environment will be conveyed through the written essay.
Improving own learning and performance –Through the exploration of cosmetic products being used in a contemporary environment in the essay, will improve on their existing knowledge.
Assignment Remit
Examine and assess the properties, uses, benefits and potential results of using preservatives in the modern salon environment. You may wish to consider the following:
• Justification & analysis of the types, limitations and preservative formulations, their use and how they impact on the products, their users’ and the environments they are used in.
Format
This is an individual essay & represents 65% of the marks awarded for this module. Students are expected to complete this assignment individually.
Length
This should be around 1500 words – appendices not included in the word count.
Grading Criteria
‘UCB’s Generic Grading Criteria for HE work at Level 5 apply to this assignment.
In addition you are required to consider the following guidance points which are there to help you structure an effective piece of work. Guidance on essay and report writing is available under ‘Academic Matters’ in your Student Handbook. In addition note the presentation standards specified in the Student Handbook concerning margins, font and layout.
1. Topic/Title/Theme:
2. Introduction
• Introduce the topic [theme/thesis/title] and the sector context relating to your programme.
• State the purpose of the essay/report – what is the essay/report setting out to achieve e.g. analyse, discuss.
• Define any key or unfamiliar terms (only if needed at this stage of the essay).
• Outline the key major points/issues/themes to be addressed within the body of the essay.
• Consider the structure, sequence and content of the essay as key features to guide you through. For example, outline the sequence of key issues.
• In some cases, state the possible conclusion(s).
[Note: The length of this section varies, normally, about 5% to 10% of your word count.]
3. Body of the Essay
• Presents a number of major [key] points relating to the topic question, for example:
• Major Point #1
• Major Point #2
• Major Point #3
• Major Point #4
Significant Points
• Each major point may have minor [sub] point(s) e.g. Major Point #1 – Minor Point #A, #B
• Deal with each point in a logical order and in separate paragraphs.
• ?Take each point and develop the appropriate level of assessment [Introduction, Commentary, Conclusion].
• ?Each point to develop the subject theme should (where necessary, reflect some or all of the following points):
(a) Introduce the point/theme/issue/question.
(b) Define/explain the idea(s) [if necessary].
(c) Provide evidence (factual/supporting data).
(d) Provide arguments/analysis/discussion and justification which utilise the available data.
(e) Reference key theories, theorists and contributors.
(f) Reference to practice [workplace or operational activity] to contextualise the assessment.
(g) Use quotations [where appropriate] and/or illustrations to support analysis, aid understanding, and demonstrate breadth and depth of research.
(h) Provide interpretation [your assessment/position/opinion] which must be clearly evident, and supported with additional referencing to theory and authors.
(i) Demonstrate synthesis [fusing/linking] of varying ideas and perspectives.
(j) Summary or evaluative statement [signposting/closing].
(k) Create transition [a link/hook statement] – to serve as a link to next or preceding point.
[Note: The length of this section should normally be about 80% to 85% of your word count.]
4. Conclusion
• ?Conclude by highlighting the major thrust of your answer.
• ?Summary of the main major points, highlighting the core findings/arguments/conclusions. This could be supported by bringing the mini-conclusion for each key point together.
Do not introduce new ideas [ideas not discussed in the body] within your conclusion.
• ?Statement of your position [agreement/disagreement/acceptance] on the topic theme.
• ?Referencing and quotations to support your conclusion analysis.
• ?Provide a final conclusion to the essay theme/topic/question set.
[Note: The length of this section varies, normally about 10% to 15% of your word count.]
5. Remember
• Candidates must be careful to write essays that answer the question. The person who reads your essay should be able to guess the wording of the question from reading the introduction to your essay. If the reader cannot do so then it is likely to be a poor answer.
Module Assessment Specific Assessment Guidance
• Please ensure the information you provide for this assessment fully addresses the assignment remit requirements, to ensure you can obtain the best possible grade for the work you submit.
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