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BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief Page 1 of 6 ASSESSMENT 2B BRIEF Subject Code and Title BIZ101: Business Communications Assessment Written Report Individual/Group Individual Length 1200 words (+/- 10%) Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following subject learning outcomes: a) Demonstrate information literacy and critical analysis appropriate to the level of study. b) Understand and demonstrate academic integrity and authentic engagement with information. c) Examine the internal and external business environment to effectively interpret messages in different business contexts. d) Identify and apply effective communication skills within a variety of business environments, including the use of technology. Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 5.1 (Week 9) Weighting 35% Total Marks 100 marks Task Summary Using the sources from Assessment 2A Source Analysis, explain your topic’s communication technology, its uses, advantages and disadvantages. Identify the factors which will need to be considered for its implementation, as well as your recommendations, to complete your report. Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this assessment. Context Your ability, as a professional, to use modern communication technologies to improve business practices is critical for business success. Equally important is your ability to write well-structured business reports to communicate your ideas and recommendations to a range of stakeholders. This assessment task requires you to demonstrate these abilities, in the context of communication technologies, in preparation for your professional future practice. BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief Page 2 of 6 Task Instructions To complete this assessment task: 1. Using the report format you have studied in Module 4, analyse your topic’s communication technology, its uses, advantages and disadvantages. Identify the factors which will need to be considered for its implementation in an organisation, as well as your recommendations. Both Assessment 2A Source Analysis and Assessment 2B Written Report must be on the same topic. 2. Integrate the four (4) sources from your Assessment 2A Source Analysis into your Written Report analysis. For instance, you may decide to use each source for a different section or a combination of sources in a section. Ensure that you use headings for each new idea to clearly communicate your ideas and give the reader a pathway to understand your written report. 3. Conduct any additional research as needed to support your line of reasoning. 4. Follow APA 6th ed. style for citing and referencing all your sources. It is expected that you will demonstrate in your Written Report: A comprehensive and clear understanding of the topic you have chosen. Evidence of research and application of reliable and relevant evidence to support your line of reasoning. Critical analysis and the ability to develop coherent written arguments. Effective communication in the form of professional writing skills presented in a report format. Show that you understand and are able to use in-text citation and referencing skills following APA 6th edition style format. It is highly recommended that you visit the Academic Skills page on Blackboard and consult their report writing resources: https://laureate- au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_i d=_2498855_1&mode=reset. You can also contact the Academic Skills team if you need further support. Please note the following additional information: You should adhere to the correct use of academic writing, presentation and grammar. You are advised to include a minimum of two (2) academic references which should be textbooks or academic journals, and two (2) non-academic references. Appropriate websites may be used in addition to those used in Assessment 2A Source Analysis. You must check the Similarity Report for your assessment task in Turnitin before submitting it in Blackboard. All highlighted sentences must be either paraphrased in your own words or put in as direct quotes and referenced accordingly. For additional support on academic skills, please visit: https://laureate- au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&am p;content_id=_2498849_1 https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498855_1&mode=reset https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498855_1&mode=reset https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498855_1&mode=reset https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498849_1 https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498849_1 https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498849_1 BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief Page 3 of 6 Referencing It is essential that you use appropriate APA 6th edition style for citing and referencing your research. Please comply with all academic standards of legibility and referencing details (including a reference list). Please see more information on referencing here: http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing Submission Instructions Upload your Written Report to Turnitin and check your Turnitin Similarity Report. When the Turnitin Similarity Report is less than 20%, submit your Written Report via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in BIZ101 Business Communications. Your learning facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in Blackboard. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades. The below assessment rubric guides the marker when awarding marks for your assessment. You should use this rubric to review your assessment task prior to submission, ensuring there is nothing you have missed. http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief Page 4 of 6 Assessment Rubric Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) (0-49%) Pass (Functional) (50-64%) Credit (Proficient) (65-74%) Distinction (Advanced) (75-84%) High Distinction (Exceptional) (85-100%) Critical analysis and supporting evidence 30% Inadequate understanding of required concepts and knowledge demonstrated in the analysis of the chosen topic. There is no/limited evidence of an attempt to address the communication technology’s uses, advantages, disadvantages, and identify the factors to be considered for its implementation in an organisation. There is no evidence of the analysis being supported by evidence. Limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge demonstrated in the analysis of the chosen topic. There is evidence of an attempt to address the communication technology’s uses, advantages, disadvantages, and identify the factors to be considered for its implementation in an organisation, this needs substantial improvement. Some task requirements might be missing (i.e. missing advantages and disadvantages analysis, or missing factors for implementation analysis). Few ideas are supported by evidence in the form of references to relevant sources. Adequate understanding of required concepts and knowledge demonstrated in a clear analysis of the chosen topic. Some task requirements have not been addressed in their entirety (i.e. partial analysis of advantages and disadvantages, or factors for implementation are addressed superficially). Some ideas are supported by evidence in the form of references to relevant sources. Clear understanding of required concepts and knowledge demonstrated in a concise and well- developed analysis of the chosen topic. All task requirements have been addressed clearly, however their analysis needs more depth. Most ideas are supported by evidence in the form of references to relevant sources. Highly developed understanding of required concepts and knowledge demonstrated in a concise, well-developed and comprehensive analysis of the chosen topic. All task requirements have been addressed clearly and critically. All ideas are supported by evidence in the form of references to relevant sources. BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief Page 5 of 6 Recommendations 20% Recommendations are not based on report analysis or are inappropriate or irrelevant to the chosen topic. Most recommendations lack adequate justification. Recommendations are generally based on report analysis, however they do not consistently demonstrate an adequate understanding of the chosen topic. Some recommendations are justified, while others are not. Justifications lack depth and clarity; they need substantial work. Recommendations are based on report analysis, demonstrating adequate understanding of the chosen topic. All recommendations are justified, albeit superficially; Justifications need work, focusing on depth. Clear recommendations based on report analysis, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the chosen topic. The justification for the recommendations needs minor improvements. Clear, succinct and well- justified recommendations based on report analysis, demonstrating a comprehensive and practical understanding of the chosen topic. Report format 20% No headings, subheadings, and other report format guidelines are not followed. Report format and layout not acceptable in the business world. Limited headings, subheadings, and/or some report format guidelines require adjustments. Report format and layout acceptable in the business world with some improvements required. Headings and subheadings and other requirements are consistent with report format guidelines. Report format and layout acceptable in the business world with minor improvements required. Headings, subheadings and other report format guidelines are consistent. Very good report format. Layout acceptable in the business world with little to no improvements required. Headings, subheadings and other report format guidelines are consistent. Very professional work provided with an excellent report format. Layout acceptable in the business world. Effective communication 15% Information is