Portfolio Task module 2 
Portfolio Task: Do’s & Don’ts
Please read this before submitting your Portfolio Tasks!
DO
‐ Make sure you have answered the question
‐ Reference what you say and support it with evidence
‐ Use variety of external resources for references (i.e. textbooks, websites, modules)
‐ Check you have used the correct referencing format (See the online
Portfolio Task example found at the end of Module 1 online)
‐ Double space and state the word count
‐ Put your student number and page number on each page
‐ Keep to the word limit (allowed 10% extra either way)
‐ Be consistent throughout with paragraph breaks, referencing etc
‐ Check grammar and spelling before submitting
‐ Helpful Hint: Take a look at Google Scholar online
DON’T
‐ Put your name on your work
‐ Write “I”, “we”, “us”, “you” etc – keep it objective and academic
‐ Abbreviate unless already explained
‐ Use chatty / slang language
‐ Make assumptions or sweeping statements
‐ Use all direct quotes – try to paraphrase but still acknowledge the source ‐ Staple pages together
‐ And finally…don’t panic! ☺
Portfolio Task: Module 2
(500 words)
Study the following phrase below and write a properly referenced essay on it.
“Briefly describe the importance of the interaction between the respiratory and cardiovascular systems in maintaining the body’s internal balance”
Please read this before submitting your Portfolio Tasks!
DO
‐ Make sure you have answered the question
‐ Reference what you say and support it with evidence
‐ Use variety of external resources for references (i.e. textbooks, websites, modules)
‐ Check you have used the correct referencing format (See the online
Portfolio Task example found at the end of Module 1 online)
‐ Double space and state the word count
‐ Put your student number and page number on each page
‐ Keep to the word limit (allowed 10% extra either way)
‐ Be consistent throughout with paragraph breaks, referencing etc
‐ Check grammar and spelling before submitting
‐ Helpful Hint: Take a look at Google Scholar online
DON’T
‐ Put your name on your work
‐ Write “I”, “we”, “us”, “you” etc – keep it objective and academic
‐ Abbreviate unless already explained
‐ Use chatty / slang language
‐ Make assumptions or sweeping statements
‐ Use all direct quotes – try to paraphrase but still acknowledge the source ‐ Staple pages together
‐ And finally…don’t panic! ☺
Portfolio Task: Module 2
(500 words)
Study the following phrase below and write a properly referenced essay on it.
“Briefly describe the importance of the interaction between the respiratory and cardiovascular systems in maintaining the body’s internal balance”