This brief is part of the 5N0690 Communications component on a QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support course in Ireland. It asks learners to show they can communicate personal thoughts and experiences in an engaging way, using a written, audio, video or creative format of their choice.

Task

Choose a topic that interests you and write a piece that expresses your own thoughts, opinions or experiences in an engaging way. Suitable formats include a reflective journal entry, a casual opinion piece, a review of a book, film or event, a letter (to your future self, a fictional character or a mentor), a speech, a poem or song lyrics.

How You Can Submit

• Written piece of 500 to 700 words
• Audio recording of 4 to 6 minutes
• Video presentation or performance of 4 to 6 minutes
• Creative format such as an infographic, digital presentation, podcast, short video, song or spoken word

Submission

Submit by 1.00pm on the deadline your tutor sets, following the tutor’s instructions. Extension requests must be made in writing and are assessed individually under the Compassionate Considerations guidelines.

Marking Scheme (10 Marks)

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Learners often lose marks here by picking a topic they do not care about. The five marks for depth and insight go to pieces that say something personal and specific: what a first week on a care placement taught you, a letter to the carer you want to become, or an honest review of a documentary about dementia. Write in your own voice, use one or two vivid examples instead of many general points, and finish with a clear closing thought so the structure marks are secure.

Our QQI Level 5 assignment guidance can help you plan the piece, and our essay and reflective writing help supports drafting and editing. For another part of this component, see the 5N0690 Communications AP02 assignment brief.