AS SESSMENT 1A BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MGT502 Business Communication
Assessment Part A: Annotated Bibliography
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following Subject Learning Outcomes:
a) Apply research, academic and communication skills appropriate to the level of study and observe academic referencing requirements
b) Critically analyse texts and/or multimedia material in both a business and academic context
Submission 12 Week Delivery: Due by 11:55pm AEDT Friday of Module 3.1 (week 5)
Intensive class: Due by 11:55pm AEDT Sunday of Module 3.1 (week 3)
Weighting 30 %
Total Marks 30 marks
Context
The assessment supports students in developing their skills and knowledge in sourcing books, periodicals and other documents, as well as evaluating the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the materials. Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of succinct analytical and reflective skills, as well as informed online and library research. This assessment provides experience and understanding of information literacy and the analysis and synthesis of a range of resources involved in academic research and writing.
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Instructions
In this assessment, you will address a contemporary organisational or business issue and apply research skills to identify, select and analyse 10 sources to form an annotated bibliography. The issue and resources used in Assessment 1A will also form the basis for Assessment 1B – Forming an Argument.
A digital communications topic will be selected by your lecturer in week 1. The selected topic will be the basis of student research for all three assessments.
When examining a topic(decided by the facilitator), consider the following:
• Locate material (books, periodicals, white papers and other documents) that may contain useful information and ideas on your issue.
• Briefly examine and review the items and select 10 that represent a variety of perspectives on the issue.
• Write an annotation of 150 words for each reference summarising the central theme and scope. The annotation should include one or more sentences that, o evaluate the authority or background of the author o comment on the intended audience o compare or contrast this work with another you have cited o explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic
• Reference the book, article, or document using APA 6th style in the reference list.
o Use at least 1 in-text citation per annotation.
Be sure to review a variety of resources before selecting the 10 most suitable ones. Please include a title page, use the APA 6th referencing style, and list the materials in alphabetical order.
Students are responsible for:
• Staying within the word limit
• Keeping drafts and backups of their assignment
• Submitting the assignment via Blackboard by the due date
• Ensuring their assignment is written and submitted while observing and committing to the Academic Integrity policy
Please note that if you require an extension for this assignment, you must apply using the university application form and provide verifiable evidence of extenuating circumstances before the due date and include your most recent draft. Please also treat the prescribed word limit as a limit not to be breached.
Referencing:
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Submission Instructions:
Submit your assignment in Assessment 1A – Annotated Bibliography submission link in the main navigation menu in MGT502 Business Communication by 11:55 pm AEST.
A rubric will be attached to the assessment. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Marking Rubric:
Your assessment will be marked against the rubric which is shown on the next pages. Please ensure that your submission addresses all three of the Assessment Attributes in the rubric.
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Context
This assessment has been prescribed to appraise students’ ability to think critically and form an argument supported by evidence. The assessment allows students to demonstrate their ability to understand the material they’re using and to apply it in ways that go beyond what has been read.
This assessment has been designed to:
• Appraise students’ ability to critically evaluate academic and other research to form an argument on an organisational topic that is supported by evidence.
• Enhance students’ writing skills so they are able to form persuasive and convincing arguments and communicate them effectively.
• The resources used in Assessment 1A Annotated Bibliography are expected to be utilised in this assessment to support the argument.
Instructions
In this assessment, you will form an argument to express a point of view and support it with evidence. The issue and supporting evidence for your argument should be based on the materials used in Assessment 1A – Annotated Bibliography.
When choosing a claim for the argument, consider the following:
• Use the annotated bibliography material from Assessment 1A for sourcing evidence and ideas for your argument.
• Review the resources critically and select at least 5 to be used as references in this assessment.
• Write an argument (up to a page) considering the following:
o a good argument is convincing whereby the premises are acceptable, the supporting evidence is relevant to the claim and provides sufficient grounds for acceptance of the claim
o Students will be expected to form an academic and financial argument in favor, or against, utilizing the digital communications solution in the modern workplace.
o make a clear point and justify it
o write in an essay form with a logical structure
1. A short introduction with a claim.
2. Main body with a logical structure including supporting evidence from academic sources.
3. A concise conclusion which restates your claim and summarises your argument.
o indicate logical connections and use connecting words
• Please include a title page and a reference list using APA 6th style on a separate page.
• Please use at least 2 in-text citations
Students are responsible for:
• Staying within the word limit
• Keeping drafts and backups of their assignment
• Submitting the assignment via Blackboard by the due date
• Ensuring their assignment is written and submitted while observing and committing to the Academic Integrity policy
Please note that if you require an extension for this assignment, you must apply using the university application form and provide verifiable evidence of extenuating circumstances before the due date and include your most recent draft. Please also treat the prescribed word limit as a limit not to be breached.
Referencing:
It is essential that you use the appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see Submission Instructions:
Submit your assignment in Assessment 1B – Forming an Argument submission link in the main navigation menu in MGT502 Business Communication by 11:55 pm AEST.
A rubric will be attached to the assessment. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Marking Rubric:
Your assessment will be marked against the rubric shown on the next two pages. Please ensure that your submission addresses all three of the Assessment Attributes in the rubric.