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  • BTEC Level 3 Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business Assignment Brief 2026

    Unit 19 Assignment Brief 2026

    Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business 

    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business

    Course code GB002D12M2
    Unit number & title Unit 19: Pitching for a new Business
    Unit Level 3
    Unit Type Internal
    Guided learning hours 60

    Vocational Scenario

    You’ve been invited to an Angel Investor’s event in London’s Canary Wharf. There are 29 other attendees each with innovative micro business ideas hoping to secure funding. You will need to explain your marketing plan, and justify your conclusions through a high-quality pitch.

    Task 1

    The verbal pitch presentation video should not exceed 10 minutes in length, including any demonstrations or prototypes, which are optional. The pitch should be submitted as a pre-recorded video accompanied by a minimum of 5 PowerPoint slides, and maximum of 7. All group members must appear and speak in the video. PowerPoint presentation slide decks should be uploaded via Microsoft Teams. The pitch should request a specified start-up funding amount, and respond to the sample question from the class audience.

    Task 2

    Further developing your existing business plan from assignment 1 ‘Making the Dream a Reality’ you should reflect and explain your marketing plan for your chosen micro business.

    The business plan should consider and include the impact of legal and financial aspects. Within the business plan there should be financial analysis of the marketing strategy, with justified conclusions. The work must follow UK spelling, punctuation and grammar with all financial information presented in GBP £ pounds sterling.

    Checklist of evidence required

    1. PowerPoint presentation slides and accompanying resources used as part of the pitch (e.g. presentation slides including speaker notes, props, handouts)
    2. Pitch video recording
    3. Individual business plan documentation for the micro-business.
    4. Observation record produced by your assessor commenting on your ability to demonstrate individual responsibility and effective self-management in the preparation, delivery and review of the presentation of a high-quality pitch.

    Criteria Covered By This Assignment

    Criteria To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to:
    B.P3 Explain your marketing plan for a selected business
    B.P4 Explain how legal and financial aspects will affect the start-up of the business
    C.P5 Pitch for funding to start up a micro business
    C.P6 Review the viability and risks of the start-up using audience feedback
    B.M2 Analyse the financial and marketing plans for your micro- business
    C.M3 Effectively present an individual pitch to negotiate funding for a micro-business start-up, analysing audience feedback and viability issues.
    B.D2 Evaluate your plan for a micro-business and justify your conclusions
    C.D3 Demonstrate individual responsibility and effective self-management in the preparation, delivery and review of the presentation of a high-quality pitch.

    Tasks

    1 Describe the potential business opportunities for a micro-business start-up.
    2 Review the factors that need to be considered to start up a micro-business.
    3 Analyse the internal and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.
    4 Evaluate the internal and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.

    Unit in Brief

    Learners study the practical skills and acquire the knowledge needed to undertake the necessary preparation and steps to set up and pitch for funding for a micro-business.

    Unit Introduction

    Entrepreneurs explore potential business opportunities, select viable business ideas, prepare appropriate business plans and pitch these to potential investors. This unit will teach you how  to carry out these steps which are critical to the development of new businesses.

    In this unit, you will investigate a potential micro-business idea and outline a business plan.  You will present your business plan to potential investors with a view to securing appropriate funding. It is important that you are able to recognise what should be included in a pitch and  how the process of idea formulation, selection, planning and presentation should be managed in order to secure funding.

    This unit will develop the skills needed if you decide to set up your own business, or if you want to work in or study further a sector or area that needs entrepreneurial or innovative skills.

    Learning Aims

    In this unit you will:

    A Explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up B Develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up CCarry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business.

    Summary of Unit

    Learning aim Key content areas Recommended assessment approach
    Explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up A1 Exploration of ideas for a micro-business start-up 

    A2 Models for business opportunities

    A3 Factors to be considered when setting up a micro-business

    A portfolio comprising research, analysis and risk evaluation that collectively supports a specific recommendation for setting up a new micro-business.
    Develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up B1 Market analysis and planning 

    B2 Legal aspects

    B3 Financial aspects

    B4 Evaluation

    A business plan with the detail to enable the pitch to be prepared. 

    Professional presentation with supporting documentation designed to secure potential funding and to stimulate feedback, from which justified modifications to the proposal and pitch can be made.

    Carry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business C1 Documents and materials for pitch to audience 

    C2 Professional presentation skills demonstrated in the pitch

    C3 Review and evaluation of the pitch

     Content

    Learning aim A: Explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up

    A1 Exploration of ideas for a micro-business start-up

    • Idea generation for new products, services and/or market for business opportunities.
    • Decision matrix: generation of selection criteria and scoring for business opportunities.

    A2 Models for business opportunities

    • Business activity: primary, secondary or tertiary sector of activity.
    • Processes: manufacturing, outsourcing, sourcing, channels to market.
    • Organisational form: structure, roles and responsibilities.

    A3 Factors to be considered when setting up a micro-business

    • Capability and core competencies.
    • Time constraints.
    • Financial constraints.
    • Potential stakeholder influences.
    • Access to physical resources.
    • Availability of IT.
    • Environmental influences.
    • Internal risks.
    • External risks.

    Learning aim B: Develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up

    B1 Market analysis and planning

    • Target market definition.
    • Secondary and primary research.
    • Business environment: Porter and PESTLE.
    • Marketing mix.
    • Unique selling points (USPs).

    B2 Legal aspects

    • Business legal form and liability insurance.
    • Consumer protection legislation.
    • Employment legislation.
    • Health and safety legislation.
    • General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
    • Environmental protection legislation.

    B3 Financial aspects

    • Pricing policy.
    • Sales forecasts.
    • Projected costs: set-up, fixed and variable costs.
    • Break-even forecast.
    • Cash flow forecast.
    • Forecast opening and closing statement of financial position, capital structure to show investment necessary from potential investors.
    • Forecast income statement for trading period.

    B4 Evaluation

    • Marketing mix SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis.
    • Financial forecasts, including liquidity analysis, profitability analysis, sensitivity analysis.

    Learning aim C: Carry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business

    C1 Documents and materials for pitch to audience

    • Appropriate documents and materials that are detailed, appropriate, and relate to individual business proposal.
    • Documentation to support funding investment.
    • Evidence of exploration of potential questions and answers from potential investors, including risk, expectations for return, share ownership and voting rights, percentage of shareholding and control.

    C2 Professional presentation skills demonstrated in the pitch

    • Presentation, behaviour and conduct of presenter, e.g. attire, attitude, business-like skills, suitable for audience, well prepared.
    • Negotiation and communication skills.

    C3 Review and evaluation of the pitch

    • Receive feedback on the business content of the pitch, analyse feedback and make amendments accordingly.

    Assessment Criteria

    Pass Merit Distinction
    Learning aim A: Explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up   

     

     

    A.D1 Evaluate the internal

    and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.

    A.P1 Describe the potential business opportunities for a micro-business start-up. 

    A.P2 Review the factors that need to be considered to start up a micro-business.

    A.M1 Analyse the internal and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.
    Learning aim B: Develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up   

     

     

    B.D2 Evaluate your plan for a micro-business and

    justify your conclusions.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    C.D3 Demonstrate individual responsibility and effective self-management  in the preparation, delivery and review  of the presentation of  a high-quality pitch.

    B.P3 Explain your marketing plan for a selected micro-business. 

    B.P4 Explain how legal and financial aspects will affect the start-up of the business.

    B.M2 Analyse the financial and marketing plans for your micro-business.
    Learning aim C: Carry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business
    C.P5 Pitch for funding to start up a micro-business. 

    C.P6 Review the viability and risks of the start-up using audience feedback.

    C.M3 Effectively present an individual pitch to negotiate funding for a micro-business start-up, analysing audience feedback and viability issues.

    Essential information for Assignments

    The recommended structure of assessment is shown in the unit summary along with suitable forms of evidence. Section 6 gives information on setting assignments and there is further information on our website.

    There is a maximum number of two summative assignments for this unit. The relationship of the learning aims and criteria is:

    Learning aim: A (A.P1, A.P2, A.M1, A.D1)

    Learning aims: B and C (B.P3, B.P4, C.P5, C.P6, B.M2, C.M3, B.D2, C.D3)

    Further information for teachers and assessors

    Resource requirements

    For this unit, learners will need access to a range of current business information on websites and from printed resources.

    Essential information for assessment decisions

    Learning aim A

    For distinction standard, learners will evaluate a range of internal and external factors for the small business start-up, along with how they can be a risk to the new business (at least four factors and four risks will be evaluated).

    For merit standard, learners will analyse the factors, ensuring there is a good range and noting that some factors and risks will affect some types of business and not others.

    For pass standard, learners will research a new business and the model outlined. Details of the activity and its processes, and the business form will be evidenced in the portfolio. At least four factors will be explained. If learners work in groups to research and explore, work must be submitted individually in a professional portfolio. As this is for a micro-business, the choice of business should be a small entity that does not require more than four employees to start it up.

    Learning aims B and C

    Professional business language will be used and data must be realistic for the business. Learners will be encouraged to create their own plan template for the business plan. If learners work in groups, the group size should not exceed four. An individual plan is required in the portfolio.

    Learners will need to pitch their plan to an informed audience, ideally a panel of local business people, staff and peers. It should be organised formally as if in the workplace. Witness statements will be produced and included in the learner’s portfolio.

    For distinction standard, learners will show clear justification of the plan, giving reasons for all of its elements. A SWOT and sensitivity analysis will be used, together with a ratio analysis to give an evaluation of predicted success. Learners will present their plan individually. They will have used initiative and creativity in their pitch presentation, demonstrating a high standard of individual technical ability, attention to detail, innovation and precision.

    For merit standard, learners will show the range of financial statements and the marketing mix will be analysed, clearly demonstrating how sales figures were arrived at. All costs will be realistic for the size of the business. Learners will need to present a professional, individual pitch and analyse the feedback from the panel and viability issues.

    For pass standard, learners will design a coherent plan, comprising key sections, including legal and financial, supported with research. Learners will present their plan individually and will be able to answer questions on their plan asked by the panel.

    This unit links to:

    • Unit 4: Managing an Event
    • Unit 9: Team Building in Business
    • Unit 14: Investigating Customer Service.

    Employer Involvement

    This unit would benefit from employer involvement in the form of:

    • guest speakers from small businesses
    • participation in audience assessment of presentations
    • work experience
    • business materials as exemplars
    • support from local business staff as mentors.
  • BTEC Level 3 Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business Assignment Brief 2026

    Unit 19 Assignment Brief 2026

    Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business 

    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business

    Course code GB002D12M2
    Unit number & title Unit 19: Pitching for a new Business
    Unit Level 3
    Unit Type Internal
    Guided learning hours 60

    Vocational Scenario

    You’ve been invited to an Angel Investor’s event in London’s Canary Wharf. There are 29 other attendees each with innovative micro business ideas hoping to secure funding. You will need to explain your marketing plan, and justify your conclusions through a high-quality pitch.

    Task 1

    The verbal pitch presentation video should not exceed 10 minutes in length, including any demonstrations or prototypes, which are optional. The pitch should be submitted as a pre-recorded video accompanied by a minimum of 5 PowerPoint slides, and maximum of 7. All group members must appear and speak in the video. PowerPoint presentation slide decks should be uploaded via Microsoft Teams. The pitch should request a specified start-up funding amount, and respond to the sample question from the class audience.

    Task 2

    Further developing your existing business plan from assignment 1 ‘Making the Dream a Reality’ you should reflect and explain your marketing plan for your chosen micro business.

    The business plan should consider and include the impact of legal and financial aspects. Within the business plan there should be financial analysis of the marketing strategy, with justified conclusions. The work must follow UK spelling, punctuation and grammar with all financial information presented in GBP £ pounds sterling.

    Checklist of evidence required

    1. PowerPoint presentation slides and accompanying resources used as part of the pitch (e.g. presentation slides including speaker notes, props, handouts)
    2. Pitch video recording
    3. Individual business plan documentation for the micro-business.
    4. Observation record produced by your assessor commenting on your ability to demonstrate individual responsibility and effective self-management in the preparation, delivery and review of the presentation of a high-quality pitch.

    Criteria Covered By This Assignment

    Criteria To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to:
    B.P3 Explain your marketing plan for a selected business
    B.P4 Explain how legal and financial aspects will affect the start-up of the business
    C.P5 Pitch for funding to start up a micro business
    C.P6 Review the viability and risks of the start-up using audience feedback
    B.M2 Analyse the financial and marketing plans for your micro- business
    C.M3 Effectively present an individual pitch to negotiate funding for a micro-business start-up, analysing audience feedback and viability issues.
    B.D2 Evaluate your plan for a micro-business and justify your conclusions
    C.D3 Demonstrate individual responsibility and effective self-management in the preparation, delivery and review of the presentation of a high-quality pitch.

    Tasks

    1 Describe the potential business opportunities for a micro-business start-up.
    2 Review the factors that need to be considered to start up a micro-business.
    3 Analyse the internal and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.
    4 Evaluate the internal and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.

    Unit in Brief

    Learners study the practical skills and acquire the knowledge needed to undertake the necessary preparation and steps to set up and pitch for funding for a micro-business.

    Unit Introduction

    Entrepreneurs explore potential business opportunities, select viable business ideas, prepare appropriate business plans and pitch these to potential investors. This unit will teach you how  to carry out these steps which are critical to the development of new businesses.

    In this unit, you will investigate a potential micro-business idea and outline a business plan.  You will present your business plan to potential investors with a view to securing appropriate funding. It is important that you are able to recognise what should be included in a pitch and  how the process of idea formulation, selection, planning and presentation should be managed in order to secure funding.

    This unit will develop the skills needed if you decide to set up your own business, or if you want to work in or study further a sector or area that needs entrepreneurial or innovative skills.

    Learning Aims

    In this unit you will:

    A Explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up B Develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up CCarry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business.

    Summary of Unit

    Learning aim Key content areas Recommended assessment approach
    Explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up A1 Exploration of ideas for a micro-business start-up 

    A2 Models for business opportunities

    A3 Factors to be considered when setting up a micro-business

    A portfolio comprising research, analysis and risk evaluation that collectively supports a specific recommendation for setting up a new micro-business.
    Develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up B1 Market analysis and planning 

    B2 Legal aspects

    B3 Financial aspects

    B4 Evaluation

    A business plan with the detail to enable the pitch to be prepared. 

    Professional presentation with supporting documentation designed to secure potential funding and to stimulate feedback, from which justified modifications to the proposal and pitch can be made.

    Carry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business C1 Documents and materials for pitch to audience 

    C2 Professional presentation skills demonstrated in the pitch

    C3 Review and evaluation of the pitch

     Content

    Learning aim A: Explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up

    A1 Exploration of ideas for a micro-business start-up

    • Idea generation for new products, services and/or market for business opportunities.
    • Decision matrix: generation of selection criteria and scoring for business opportunities.

    A2 Models for business opportunities

    • Business activity: primary, secondary or tertiary sector of activity.
    • Processes: manufacturing, outsourcing, sourcing, channels to market.
    • Organisational form: structure, roles and responsibilities.

    A3 Factors to be considered when setting up a micro-business

    • Capability and core competencies.
    • Time constraints.
    • Financial constraints.
    • Potential stakeholder influences.
    • Access to physical resources.
    • Availability of IT.
    • Environmental influences.
    • Internal risks.
    • External risks.

    Learning aim B: Develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up

    B1 Market analysis and planning

    • Target market definition.
    • Secondary and primary research.
    • Business environment: Porter and PESTLE.
    • Marketing mix.
    • Unique selling points (USPs).

    B2 Legal aspects

    • Business legal form and liability insurance.
    • Consumer protection legislation.
    • Employment legislation.
    • Health and safety legislation.
    • General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
    • Environmental protection legislation.

    B3 Financial aspects

    • Pricing policy.
    • Sales forecasts.
    • Projected costs: set-up, fixed and variable costs.
    • Break-even forecast.
    • Cash flow forecast.
    • Forecast opening and closing statement of financial position, capital structure to show investment necessary from potential investors.
    • Forecast income statement for trading period.

    B4 Evaluation

    • Marketing mix SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis.
    • Financial forecasts, including liquidity analysis, profitability analysis, sensitivity analysis.

    Learning aim C: Carry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business

    C1 Documents and materials for pitch to audience

    • Appropriate documents and materials that are detailed, appropriate, and relate to individual business proposal.
    • Documentation to support funding investment.
    • Evidence of exploration of potential questions and answers from potential investors, including risk, expectations for return, share ownership and voting rights, percentage of shareholding and control.

    C2 Professional presentation skills demonstrated in the pitch

    • Presentation, behaviour and conduct of presenter, e.g. attire, attitude, business-like skills, suitable for audience, well prepared.
    • Negotiation and communication skills.

    C3 Review and evaluation of the pitch

    • Receive feedback on the business content of the pitch, analyse feedback and make amendments accordingly.

    Assessment Criteria

    Pass Merit Distinction
    Learning aim A: Explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up   

     

     

    A.D1 Evaluate the internal

    and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.

    A.P1 Describe the potential business opportunities for a micro-business start-up. 

    A.P2 Review the factors that need to be considered to start up a micro-business.

    A.M1 Analyse the internal and external factors associated with a selected micro-business start-up.
    Learning aim B: Develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up   

     

     

    B.D2 Evaluate your plan for a micro-business and

    justify your conclusions.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    C.D3 Demonstrate individual responsibility and effective self-management  in the preparation, delivery and review  of the presentation of  a high-quality pitch.

    B.P3 Explain your marketing plan for a selected micro-business. 

    B.P4 Explain how legal and financial aspects will affect the start-up of the business.

    B.M2 Analyse the financial and marketing plans for your micro-business.
    Learning aim C: Carry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business
    C.P5 Pitch for funding to start up a micro-business. 

    C.P6 Review the viability and risks of the start-up using audience feedback.

    C.M3 Effectively present an individual pitch to negotiate funding for a micro-business start-up, analysing audience feedback and viability issues.

    Essential information for Assignments

    The recommended structure of assessment is shown in the unit summary along with suitable forms of evidence. Section 6 gives information on setting assignments and there is further information on our website.

    There is a maximum number of two summative assignments for this unit. The relationship of the learning aims and criteria is:

    Learning aim: A (A.P1, A.P2, A.M1, A.D1)

    Learning aims: B and C (B.P3, B.P4, C.P5, C.P6, B.M2, C.M3, B.D2, C.D3)

    Further information for teachers and assessors

    Resource requirements

    For this unit, learners will need access to a range of current business information on websites and from printed resources.

    Essential information for assessment decisions

    Learning aim A

    For distinction standard, learners will evaluate a range of internal and external factors for the small business start-up, along with how they can be a risk to the new business (at least four factors and four risks will be evaluated).

    For merit standard, learners will analyse the factors, ensuring there is a good range and noting that some factors and risks will affect some types of business and not others.

    For pass standard, learners will research a new business and the model outlined. Details of the activity and its processes, and the business form will be evidenced in the portfolio. At least four factors will be explained. If learners work in groups to research and explore, work must be submitted individually in a professional portfolio. As this is for a micro-business, the choice of business should be a small entity that does not require more than four employees to start it up.

    Learning aims B and C

    Professional business language will be used and data must be realistic for the business. Learners will be encouraged to create their own plan template for the business plan. If learners work in groups, the group size should not exceed four. An individual plan is required in the portfolio.

    Learners will need to pitch their plan to an informed audience, ideally a panel of local business people, staff and peers. It should be organised formally as if in the workplace. Witness statements will be produced and included in the learner’s portfolio.

    For distinction standard, learners will show clear justification of the plan, giving reasons for all of its elements. A SWOT and sensitivity analysis will be used, together with a ratio analysis to give an evaluation of predicted success. Learners will present their plan individually. They will have used initiative and creativity in their pitch presentation, demonstrating a high standard of individual technical ability, attention to detail, innovation and precision.

    For merit standard, learners will show the range of financial statements and the marketing mix will be analysed, clearly demonstrating how sales figures were arrived at. All costs will be realistic for the size of the business. Learners will need to present a professional, individual pitch and analyse the feedback from the panel and viability issues.

    For pass standard, learners will design a coherent plan, comprising key sections, including legal and financial, supported with research. Learners will present their plan individually and will be able to answer questions on their plan asked by the panel.

    This unit links to:

    • Unit 4: Managing an Event
    • Unit 9: Team Building in Business
    • Unit 14: Investigating Customer Service.

    Employer Involvement

    This unit would benefit from employer involvement in the form of:

    • guest speakers from small businesses
    • participation in audience assessment of presentations
    • work experience
    • business materials as exemplars
    • support from local business staff as mentors.
  • MRKTG101 Individual Report 2 Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning (STP) Report 25% of Final Grade Due: Friday, 24 April 2026, 11:59 PM NZT This report builds on your first report (5Cs Analysis) and require

    MRKTG101 Individual Report 2

    Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning (STP) Report

    25% of Final Grade

    Due: Friday, 24 April 2026, 11:59 PM NZT

    This report builds on your first report (5Cs Analysis) and requires you to conduct a Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP) analysis for your product idea.

    While you may continue with the same product idea from your first report, you may choose a new idea if desired. If you reuse your product idea from your first report and it received a poor grade, you may need to adjust it to better meet pain/gain points. No extensions will be given if you regret your initial product choice.

    Physical products are preferable, but you may also choose to market an intangible product (e.g., an app or technology) or a service.

    Please submit your report (Microsoft Word Document or pdf) through Moodle, under “WK08 Assignment 2: STP Report – 25%” by Friday, 24 April at 11:59pm NZT. 

    Note: Students who fail to submit their report to Moodle on time will be penalised as per the lateness penalty indicated on the paper outline.

    Your grade and feedback will be released on Moodle two weeks after the due date.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Gain experience using STP analysis in a New Zealand business context
    2. Practice forming charts/graphs of data that directly support your arguments
    3. Show strong writing, APA 7th, and presentation abilities

    Your Task

    You will write a maximum 6-page proposal (excluding references) presenting a STP analysis for your New Product idea. Your report should be structured with clear section headings/subheadings and include concise, well-organised content, such as through using bullet points where appropriate. Focus on your product idea NOT a New Zealand brand/company.

    References should be placed on a separate seventh page and formatted according to APA 7th edition.

    Use 1.5 line spacing and a 12pt font, with an easy-to-read typeface such as Times New Roman.

    Your report should cover the following under each heading:

    1. Product Idea

    • State a brand name for your product.
    • Describe the product in one sentence.
    • Clearly define the pain point it solves in 1-2 sentences.

    2. New Zealand Overall Market Definition

    • Define the New Zealand market using demographics, geography, and general behaviours.
    • This section is about the entire market, not just your product’s market.
    • Use secondary statistical data (e.g., Stats NZ, industry reports).

    3. Definition of Two Potential NZ Market Segments

    • Identify two distinct market segments that could face the pain point your business idea addresses.
    • Give each segment a name.
    • Use income levelsage groupsgender ratiohousehold typelocations, and consumer behaviour data.
    • Present segments in comparison to the total NZ market (percentages, median differences, or visual charts).

    4. Primary Target Market Selection

    • Select one of the two segments as your primary target market.
    • Justify your selection based on:
      • Identifiability – Can this group be easily defined based on demographics/behaviour?
      • Sufficiency – Is the group large enough and financially capable of supporting your business?
      • Stability – Will this group remain relevant over time?
      • Accessibility – Can you reach this group effectively through marketing and distribution?
    • Use statistics, locations, and advertising/distribution details where necessary.

    5. Primary Positioning for Your Idea

    • Write a clear positioning statement using the following format:
      “[MY NEW PRODUCT] is the most [UNIQUE ADVANTAGE] in the [DEFINED MARKET FOR PRODUCT] because [REASON].”
    • Create a positioning chart/perceptual map comparing your brand to competitors based on key points of differentiation.

    6. Charts, Data Use & Referencing

    • Include at least two original charts presenting key data.
    • Charts must have:
      • Descriptive titles
      • Axis labels
      • Properly cited data sources

    7. Writing & Presentation

    • Professional structure (clear subheadings, bullet points, readable layout).
    • Concise, precise writing (avoid long paragraphs or unnecessary filler text).
    • No grammar/spelling errors.
    • No screenshots or copied charts.
    • Does not exceed 6 pages (excluding reference page).

    Writing Style and Presentation

    Ensure that your report has clear, professional writing (well-structured, concise, correct grammar), is well-formatted (uses subheadings, bullet points, readable font, consistent layout, & APA 7th), and is a maximum of 6 pages (excluding references)

  • Business Research Proposal Assessment This assessment requires you to submit a research proposal of 5000 words. The proposal should consist of: (1) Introduction including research question, aims, objectives

    Business Research Proposal Assessment This assessment requires you to submit a research proposal of 5000 words.

    The proposal should consist of:

    (1) Introduction including research question, aims, objectives and rationale (500 words)

    This section should include:

    A clear research question The sub questions that will help you to answer your overall research question The aims and objectives of your research (i.e. what do you hope to find out by doing this research?) The rationale for your project. (Why is this project interesting? What might businesspeople or the general public learn from it? What might it tell us that we did not know before?) (2) Literature review (2000 words)

    This section should outline the literature that you will use to determine the background and basis for your research project. To put this in simple terms, this section should tell us what is already known about your proposed research topic and what you think of it. What are the strengths and limitations of current research?

    This section should show

    Evidence of reading in breadth and depth (given that the review needs to be comprehensive we would expect you to consult a minimum of 15 substantive sources) Evidence that you are aware of seminal texts and the latest academic developments in your chosen area of research critical engagement with the literature (to be clear about what we mean here, the literature review should not simply be a blow-by-blow account of who has said what there also needs to be an assessment of which views provide the best way of understanding your topic) Use of professional citation and referencing conventions (3) Methodology (1000 words)

    This section should tell us how you intend to pursue your research – in other words, what kind of data will you collect, how are you going to collect it, and how will it be analysed?

    Therefore, this section needs to contain:

    Clear exposition of, and justification for, the proposed methods and the types of data being collected

    A discussion of the strengths and limitations of the chosen methods An explanation why the research method is suitable to deliver the aims and objectives of the study (4) A research collection instrument (e.g. the proposed questionnaire and answers or interview questions (1000) words

    This section should contain a draft version of your research instrument/data collection tool (for example, your proposed questionnaire, interview questions etc).

    (5) Conclusion (500 words)

    Marking Criteria The research proposal will be assessed to the extent that:

    The research proposal delineates a succinct and feasible research question (and sub questions), supported by a clear set of aims and objectives and rationale (10% of the final mark) The research proposal outlines a comprehensive literature review which demonstrates a critical grasp of academic thinking in the chosen area of research (30% of the final mark) The research proposal provides a clear exposition of, and justification for, the proposed methods and the types of data being collected. The proposal should also show awareness of the limits of the methods chosen. (20% of the final mark) The research proposal contains a clear and well designed research instrument/data collection tool (20% of the final mark) Is well presented. This includes the quality of the spelling, grammar and punctuation but also the clarity of the proposal’s structure and organisation (10% of the final mark) Uses referencing and citation conventions up to professional standards (10%)

  • You are asked to conduct an independent case study on a new or emerging technology or innovation used in psychology research. This should take the form of an in-depth literature review of the emerging

    PSY1061 Conceptual Issues and Innovative Approaches in Psychology PSY1061 CA Component 2  – Case Study (60% Of Module Grade) MODULE: Conceptual Issues and Innovative Approaches in Psychology (PSY1061)

    You are asked to conduct an independent case study on a new or emerging technology or innovation used in psychology research. This should take the form of an in-depth literature review of the emerging technology or innovation and should include the following information:

    Background information on the emerging technology or innovation. How this technology or innovation is used in psychological research. The impact of this technology or innovation on psychological, social and/or biological outcomes. Challenges and benefits involved in using this technology or innovation in psychological research. Potential developments and future uses of this technology or innovation in psychological research. Submission Details. All work must be referenced appropriately in APA style. Students are required to sign a declaration that the work submitted constitutes their own work. You are referred to the University policy on plagiarism.

    All students must submit:

    An electronic copy of the assignment must be submitted by you via Loop as an ePortfolio/Loop Reflect Assignment. The electronic copy submitted via Loop MUST include a front page with: Student Number and Module Code AND signed/typed plagiarism declaration See https://reflect.dcu.ie/view/view.php?t=3172f947097dbdfb2c66 for information on how to use Loop Reflect and how to submit a Loop Reflect assignment via Loop. There will be a specific tutorial class to follow which involves exploring how to use Loop Reflect. Electronic copies must be submitted no later than 5pm on the submission date [see calendar of CA deadlines]

    Word count for text:

    3000 words (excluding References, footnotes and Figures/Tables)

    Tips and Tricks for doing this assignment in Loop Reflect

    You will need to include plenty of text in this assignment but there are lots of multimedia aspects that you could also include.

    Pictures/diagrams of technology/ Screenshots of App A link to a website/e-resource for the app A YouTube video outlining key aspects of the technology/innovation Make sure that any multimedia you do include is there for a purpose – it should illustrate something, back up a point you have made or generally support the text in some way and should not be superfluous to your case study.

    Please Note: It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with university regulations on plagiarism, copying and collusion (see your course handbook or

    http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/regulations.shtml#15

    http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/plagiarism.shtml)

    For appropriate referencing, students are referred to ‘Citing & Referencing: A Guide for Students’ available in the DCU Library.

    PSY1061 CA 2 Marking Scheme Background information on the emerging technology or innovation. 20 How this technology or innovation is used in psychological research. 20 The impact of this technology or innovation on psychological, social and/or biological outcomes. 15 Challenges and benefits involved in using this technology or innovation in psychological research. 10 Potential developments and future uses of this technology or innovation in psychological research. 10 Structure/presentation & lay-out/interactive elements of web page 20 References 5 Total   CA 2 Rubric Mark Classification / Descriptor 0-34 BAD FAIL  Wholly unacceptable performance, with deficient understanding of the question displayed, failure to address the question resulting in an irrelevant answer, inadequate knowledge displayed relative to the question posed or answer left incomplete for lack of time.

    Other features may include: very poor analytical skills, with an absence of argument, random and undisciplined development –poorly structured answer, confused expression, poor spelling

    35-39 FAIL  Unacceptable performance, with some or all of:  insufficient understanding of the question displayed in the answer, failure to address the question posed, resulting in a largely irrelevant answer, a display of some knowledge of material relative to the question posed, but with serious omissions / errors and/or major inaccuracies, or answer left incomplete for lack of time.

    Other features may include: poor layout / underdeveloped structure, poor analytical skills, with an absence of argument, undisciplined argument development,  material of marginal relevance predominating

    40–44 PASS    Acceptable  performance – intellectually adequate answer but with limited evidence of familiarity with the relevant literature and/or techniques. Answers in this category typically show a basic grasp of the subject matter, but limited focus on the question asked.   45-49

     

    Satisfactory performance – intellectually adequate answer with evidence of some familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques.   50-59

     

     

    2nd CLASS HONS (Grade 2) Good performance – intellectually competent answer (i.e. factually sound) with evidence of a reasonable familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques.

    Shows some detailed knowledge but also contains omissions. Higher marks the fewer and more minor the omissions and lower marks the more frequent. Answers in this degree class should not contain major misconceptions and should be reasonably well structured (i.e. should not ‘ramble’).

    60-69

     

     

     

    2nd CLASS HONS  (Grade 1) Very Good performance, engaging substantially with the question set, demonstrating a strong grasp of the subject matter, well supported by evidence and relevant citation.

    Well-developed capacity to analyse issues, organise material, present arguments clearly and cogently. Some original insights and capacity for creative and logical thinking. Shows detailed knowledge in a wellpresented, thorough and coherent answer. Higher marks for critical evaluation and/or insight into theory. Lower marks for answers containing, at a maximum, one or two very minor omissions. Answers at this level should contain no serious errors.

    70 -79

     

    80-89

     

     

    90-100

     

    1st CLASS HONS Excellent performance, engaging closely and systematically with the question set, with consistently strong evidence of a comprehensive mastery of the subject matter.

    Exceptional performance, engaging deeply and systematically with the question set, with consistently impressive demonstration of a comprehensive mastery of the subject matter; amply supported by evidence and citation,

    Supreme performance, engaging profoundly, systematically and comprehensively with question set, demonstrating an exceptional mastery of the subject matter

  • Psychological Connections and Wellbeing Psychological Connections And Wellbeing Assessment Brief Essay 2000 Words – Title – “My reflections on Psychological connections for wellbeing addressing LO2,3,4”

    Psychological Connections and Wellbeing Psychological Connections And Wellbeing Assessment Brief  Essay 2000 Words –

    Title – “My reflections on Psychological connections for wellbeing addressing LO2,3,4”

    Essay needs –

    APA referencing style Introduction Main body Conclusion References One idea per paragraph Critical analysis not descriptive Use signposting to improve flow Connect sections Succinct writing style Put in page numbers Module Description Utilising an evidence based approach, this module addresses some of the most interesting and current Psychological concepts in the 21st century to date.

    The module builds on previous Psychology modules in this programme.

    In this module we focus on the ways in which our connectedness to others shapes the people we are.

     It addresses how we relate to objects both living and inanimate and consequently their effect on us.

    3 Hours learning in class per week & 3 hours independent learning.

    Learning Outcomes  1. Examine the contribution of the Positive Psychology movement to our understanding of wellbeing.

     2. Evaluate research on the benefits on connectedness.

     3. Appraise our relationships to animals.

     4. Investigate some of the ways in which technology changes the way we connect, learn and live.

    Module Content Relating To Learning Outcome 1 Examine the contribution of the Positive Psychology movement to our understanding of wellbeing.

    Positive Psychology. Adaptive functioning. Positive coping techniques. Wellbeing & resilience. Health & happiness. Module Content Relating To Learning Outcome 2 Evaluate research on the benefits on connectedness.

    Humans as social animals. The need to connect to others. The ways these connections impact on us. Social relationships. Social referencing. The construction of ‘self’. Looking outwards. The need to belong. Module Content Relating To Learning Outcome 3 Appraise our relationships to animals.

    Human interactions with animals. Pets and mental health. Animal studies in Psychology. Module Content Relating To Learning Outcome 4 Investigate some of the ways in which technology changes the way we connect, learn and live.

    Our relationship with technology. Social connections on screen. Technology and the brain. Technology for enhanced living. Technical pets. Teaching And Learning Strategies & Housekeeping.  Classroom based classes

     Timetable (Tuesday pm)

     Attendance

     Participation & contributing in class

     Bring in your laptop, tablet or phone for active research in class

     Cameras, social media and confidentiality

     Managing your learning in this module

     Emails (professional & respectful)

     Boundaries

     Troubleshooting: experiencing difficulty?

    Assessment For Module – Pitch 30%. Topics given out at a later date. Due TBA, Addresses LO 1 – Essay 70%. Topics given out at a later date. Hard copy in class and upload to Moodle on the day. Addresses        LO’s 2,3,4. Guidelines will be given in class at a later date.

    Comfort Break

     Break for 15 minutes for your health and wellbeing

    Exercise re individual work on the 3 areas for 15 minutes:

    What technology do you use and what do you use it for? What is your personal view on human relationship to animals? What do you do to look after your health & wellbeing?

  • Description of Your Security ProjectThe project is a written analysis of the sthat is in place at a resort that you selected. (You’ll get tothat Is in place at a resort that you sesee lots of recent/sample projects

    Summary/Description of Your Security ProjectThe project is a written analysis of the sthat is in place at a resort that you selected. (You’ll get tothat Is in place at a resort that you sesee lots of recent/sample projects.)You’ll examine your selected property’s security level – to include lighting, driveways, CCTV, security procedures,CPTED-related aspects (natural survlocks, area crime rate, landscaping, signage, etc …Then you will write a report about what you found duringyour visits.somewhere in its first paragraph that states your opinion ofthe security level of the property. (It’s easy to rate theirrity level of thesecurity on a scale of 1 to 10.)whatever else works.s (natural surveillance for example)port needs a topic sentenceAfter that, the rest of the report, the body, supports yourstated opinion with facts, pictures, charts, interviews, andNOTE – This project is not “a booklet with nice resortdescriptions, pictures plus a cover page”.cosmetics. It is a security analysis.There’s no required length, but the paper needs to haveour observastrong examples thatr support your observations about theects of your propertyou think they are

  • Book Review on Discipline and Young Children AssignmentThis book can be of your choosing. It must pertain to young children. It should be written foradults on how to discipline

    Book Review on Discipline and Young Children AssignmentThis book can be of your choosing. It must pertain to young children. It should be written foradults on how to discipline children.Write a brief summary of the book describing the information presented. Explain howcaregivers should discipline children and the view point of the author.Address the positive points or the guidance techniques that you agree with. Tell what thetechnique is and why you agree with it. You may sight more than one method. Support yourstatements.+Describe any techniques that you did not agree with and explain why you did not like thistechnique. Explain items that you feel the author left out that should be included in the book.Support your statementsGive your personal opinion of the book. Do you like what you read? Are you more informedthan you were? How will you use the information you read? Would you recommend this bookto a parent or caregiver? Why or why not? Support your ideas.The report should be double spaced, written in Size 12 Calibri font. Your paper should be atleast 2 pages in length. Please site your work.PLEASE SEE RUBRIC ON THE FOLLOWING PAG

  • What was the situation? What do you believe were the contributing factors? How did it make you feel? What did you do in this situation? How did the situation resolve? Part 2: Summarize the ways diversity, inclusion

    Part 1: Reflect on a time (personal, educational, professional) when you felt you did not belong or possibly were discriminated against. If you have never experienced this, interview someone (friend, family, colleague, neighbor, etc.) who has had this type of experience, or discuss a similar occurrence you observed happening to someone else.

    Include the following areas in your reflection:

    What was the situation? What do you believe were the contributing factors? How did it make you feel? What did you do in this situation? How did the situation resolve? Part 2: Summarize the ways diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) apply to the health care industry and affect key stakeholders differently (i.e., patients, workers, leaders, physicians, etc.). Within your summary, include the U.S. health care industry’s DEI efforts and best practices. Which best practices do you believe are effective, and what areas, if any, do you believe still require additional improvements or new initiatives?

    Your response must be at least one page in length. No references or citations are necessary

  • Overview For your first assignment, you will research how to evaluate stocks as an investment option and complete a company analysis using the provided template. You will start by selecting two companies to determine

    Overview For your first assignment, you will research how to evaluate stocks as an investment option and complete a company analysis using the provided template. You will start by selecting two companies to determine how free cash flow impacts their growth potential. Then you will select three competitors in the same industry to perform a company analysis. The point of this assignment is to practice finding and analyzing company financial information.

    Instructions Step 1: Gather the financial information. Use one or more of the following sources: Yahoo Finance (Preferred Method): https://finance.yahoo.com Links to an external site. Search for your company. Select the Financials tab to view the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. Morningstar: https://www.morningstar.com/stocks Links to an external site. SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q, and other reports): https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchLinks to an external site. Company Investor Relations Website: Find financial reports under the Investor Relations section of the company’s website. D&B Hoovers (Industry Research): https://www.dnb.comLinks to an external site. Step 2: Complete the company analysis in the Company and Stock Analysis [EXCEL] template Download Company and Stock Analysis [EXCEL] template. Note: Select the correct tab (Week 3 – Company Analysis) at the bottom of the Excel document.

    Determine the free cash flow for the last two most recent years for the two companies. Select one company on each of the two different domestic (U.S.) stock exchanges to review. Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operations minus capital expenditures. Explain how a company’s free cash flow affects its growth potential. Include the inferences you can draw from a company’s free cash flow. Complete the Company Analysis section, including the Industry and the names of the three companies. Complete the Income Statement section for each company’s Total Revenue, Gross Profit, Net Income, and/or EBITDA. Net Income is a generally accepted accounting principle (GAAP). The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is not GAAP, because it usually presents more favorable numbers. Complete the Balance Sheet section for each company’s Total Assets, Total Liabilities, and Total Stockholders’ Equity. Calculate the following three ratios for each company and enter the results in the template (the formulas to calculate the ratios are provided in the template). Debt-to-Equity Ratio. Gross Margin. Operating Margin. Please list the figures used for the calculation of each ratio. Calculate the following ratios for each company using the 10k annual report and enter the results in the template (the formulas to calculate the ratios are provided in the template). Profitability ratios. Efficiency ratios. Leverage ratios. Liquidity ratios. Discuss three takeaways or an analysis of what you have learned about each company based on their financial data. Include at least one paragraph for each company in the Template. This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

    The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:

    Review concepts related to corporate finance, investment strategies, risk assessment, corporate valuation, and financial management. Week 3 Assignment – Company AnalysisWeek 3 Assignment – Company AnalysisCriteriaRatingsPtsDetermine the free cash flow for the last two most recent years for the two companies.15 to >13.5 ptsExemplaryDetermined the free cash flow for the last two most recent years for the two companies.13.5 to >12 ptsCompetentDetermined the free cash flow for the last two most recent years for the two companies, but the free cash flow calculated for one or two of the companies is incorrect or incomplete.12 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDetermined the free cash flow for only one of the most recent years for the two companies.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not determine the free cash flow for the last two most recent years for the two companies./ 15 ptsExplain how a company’s free cash flow impacts its growth potential.15 to >13.5 ptsExemplaryExplained how a company’s free cash flow impacts its growth potential.13.5 to >12 ptsCompetentExplained how a company’s free cash flow impacts its growth potential, but the explanation is incomplete and lacks clarity.12 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementExplained how a company’s free cash flow impacts its growth potential, but the explanation is incorrect.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not explain how a company’s free cash flow impacts its growth potential./ 15 ptsComplete the Company Analysis section including the Industry and the names of the three companies.7.5 to >6.75 ptsExemplaryCompleted the Company Analysis section including the Industry and the names of the three companies.6.75 to >6 ptsCompetentCompleted the Company Analysis section including the Industry and the names of two companies.6 to >5.25 ptsNeeds ImprovementCompleted the Company Analysis section, including the Industry and the name of one company.5.25 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not complete the Company Analysis section including the Industry and the names of the three companies./ 7.5 ptsComplete the Income Statement section for each company’s Total Revenue, Gross Profit, Net Income, and EBITDA.22.5 to >20.25 ptsExemplaryCompleted the Income Statement section for each company’s Total Revenue, Gross Profit, Net Income, and EBITDA.20.25 to >18 ptsCompetentCompleted the Income Statement section for each company’s Total Revenue, Gross Profit, Net Income, and EBITDA, but the data is incomplete.18 to >15.75 ptsNeeds ImprovementCompleted the Income Statement section for each company’s Total Revenue, Gross Profit, Net Income, and EBITDA, but the data is incorrect.15.75 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not complete the Income Statement section for each company’s Total Revenue, Gross Profit, Net Income, and EBITDA./ 22.5 ptsComplete the Balance Sheet section for each company’s Total Assets, Total Liabilities, and Total Stockholder’s Equity.22.5 to >20.25 ptsExemplaryCompleted the Balance Sheet section for each company’s Total Assets, Total Liabilities, and Total Stockholder’s Equity.20.25 to >18 ptsCompetentCompleted the Balance Sheet section for each company’s Total Assets, Total Liabilities, and Total Stockholder’s Equity; but the data is incomplete.18 to >15.75 ptsNeeds ImprovementCompleted the Balance Sheet section for each company’s Total Assets, Total Liabilities, and Total Stockholder’s Equity, but the data is incorrect.15.75 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not complete the Balance Sheet section for each company’s Total Assets, Total Liabilities, and Total Stockholder’s Equity./ 22.5 ptsCalculate the three ratios for each company and enter the results in the template.22.5 to >20.25 ptsExemplaryCalculated the three ratios for each company and entered the results in the template.20.25 to >18 ptsCompetentCalculated the three ratios for each company and entered the results in the template, but the results are incomplete.18 to >15.75 ptsNeeds ImprovementCalculated the three ratios for each company and entered the results in the template, but the results are incorrect.15.75 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not calculate the three ratios for each company and did not enter the results in the template./ 22.5 ptsCalculate the ratios for each company using the 10k annual report and enter the results in the template.22.5 to >20.25 ptsExemplaryCalculated the ratios for each company using the 10k annual report and entered the results in the template.20.25 to >18 ptsCompetentCalculated the ratios for each company using the 10k annual report and entered the results in the template, but the results are incomplete.18 to >15.75 ptsNeeds ImprovementCalculated the ratios for each company using the 10k annual report and entered the results in the template, but the results are incorrect.15.75 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not calculate the ratios for each company using the 10k annual report and did not enter the results in the template./ 22.5 ptsDiscuss three takeaways or an analysis of what you’ve learned about each company based on their financial data.22.5 to >20.25 ptsExemplaryDiscussed three takeaways or an analysis of what you’ve learned about each company based on their financial data.20.25 to >18 ptsCompetentDiscussed two takeaways or an analysis of what you’ve learned about each company based on their financial data.18 to >15.75 ptsNeeds ImprovementDiscussed one takeaway or an analysis of what you’ve learned about each company based on their financial data.15.75 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not discuss three takeaways or an analysis of what you’ve learned about each company based on their financial data./ 22.5 ptsTotal Points: 0