Prepare a Course Journal Prepare a course journal that critically reviews 7 lectures from the module (2,520 to a maximum of 3000 words). Each of the 7 lectures contributes 7% of the total mark for the portfolio of lectures.
The overall objectives of the course journal are:
To demonstrate knowledge of the overall topic of the module
Critically review each of the chosen lectures
To acquire skills in literature searching, data gathering and critical evaluation of the relevant literature
To acquire an in-depth knowledge of the laws and guidelines relating to Regulatory Affairs
To demonstrate skills of organisation and presentation of relevant information.
The course journal should be a critical discussion of the lecture and also include a list of three or more references for each of the 7 lectures.
Critical discussion of the lecture topic (which should demonstrate that you have read some references on the topic) (360-428 words for 7 lectures) covering for example:
The advantages and disadvantages of the regulatory requirements
Practical implications generally or for your organisation
Any ambiguity caused by any differences or inconsistencies between different regulatory documents or geographic areas
Provide any personal opinions to include evidence-based reflection and opinion on the lecture topic
Please specify the word count for each critical discussion and include it on the critical review.
List of references reviewed for each lecture
The course journal should refer to relevant regulatory documents, guidelines, legal documents, and published papers. These should be from three or more high-quality references for each lecture. These will not count towards the word count and should be listed at the very end of the course journal listed under each of the 7 lectures.
Please include a contents page and list of abbreviations and number the pages.
Marking Assessment for the Course Journal
Knowledge and understanding (35%)
Understanding of content from the module including in-depth knowledge of the laws and guidelines relating to Regulatory Affairs
Relevance to the lecture topics
Critical analysis (40%)
list sections using the following headings.
1. The advantages and disadvantages of the regulatory requirements (10%) 2. Practical implications generally or for your organisation (10%)
3. Any ambiguity caused by differences or inconsistencies between different regulatory documents or geographic areas (10%)
4. Provide any personal opinions to include evidence-based reflection and opinion on the lecture topic (10%)
Please note that the four headings do not count towards the word count.
Presentation and References (25%)
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, layout, and presentation (10%)
Well-referenced in accepted style (Vancouver referencing), and demonstrating literature searching (15%)
Prepare a Course Journal Refer to the Student Handbook for instructions for completion of the Course Journal. Prepare a course journal to cover 7 lectures from the module (include lecture 1 part one and two as separate lectures) (3000 words).
The student will be expected to prepare a course journal for each module attended. For this journal the student collects together a series of documentation relating to the module. Such data could include legal documents, guidelines, published papers etc. It gives the student the opportunity to research the module topics in depth and to extend the information taught at the module. Note that in some modules a different approach might be taken with the same learning outcomes for example in the form and shape of a PowerPoint presentation. The overall objectives of the course journal are:
To demonstrate knowledge of the overall topic of the module
Critically review each lecture
To acquire skills in literature searching and data gathering
To acquire an in-depth knowledge of the laws and guidelines relating to Regulatory Affairs
To demonstrate skills of organisation and presentation of relevant information.
Vancouver referencing in UK english
