Hello,My new assignment is linked with the previous assignment(I have also attached that word file). You have to choose any 5 references or more and form an argument and relevant evidence for the same. The assignment length should be 1 page as instructed by my Professor, if it extends by half page can be acceptable
MGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 1 of 5 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. ASSESSMENT 1B BRIEF Subject Code and Title MGT502 Business Communication Assessment Part B: Forming an Argument Individual/Group Individual Length Up to a page 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 c) Identify and apply effective communication methods within a business and academic environment Submission Due by 11:55 pm AEST Friday of Module 4.1 (week 7) Weighting 20 % Total Marks 20 marks MGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 2 of 5 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 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. 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 more information on referencing here http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing MGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 3 of 5 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 Friday of Module 4.1 (week 7). 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. MGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 4 of 5 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% Evaluation of information selected to support the argument Percentage for this criterion 50 % Limited understanding of key concepts required to support the argument Confuses logic and emotion. Information taken from reliable sources but without a coherent analysis or synthesis. Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas. Personal opinion without reflection, expert judgment or rigor, unsubstantiated by evidence from the research/course materials. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials. Demonstrates a capacity to apply and justify the use of relevant concepts. Discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Well demonstrated capacity apply and justify relevant concepts. Analysis and evaluation reflect growing judgement, intellectual independence, rigor and adaptability. Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Information is taken from sources with a high level of interpretation/evaluation to develop a comprehensive critical analysis or synthesis. Exhibits intellectual independence, rigor, good judgement and adaptability. Effective Communication Percentage for this criterion 25 % Difficult to understand for audience, no logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, argument lacks supporting evidence. Audience cannot follow the line of reasoning. Information, arguments and evidence are presented in a way that is not always clear and logical. Line of reasoning is often difficult to follow. Information, arguments and evidence are well presented, mostly clear flow of ideas and arguments. Line of reasoning is easy to follow. Information, arguments and evidence are very well presented; the presentation is logical, clear and well supported by evidence. Argument is convincing and persuasive. Expertly presented; the presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas. Engages and sustains audience’s interest in the topic and demonstrates a MGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 5 of 5 persuasive and convincing argumentation. Correct citation of key resources and evidence Percentage for this criterion 25 % Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed. Demonstrates use of credible resources to support and develop ideas. Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements. Show evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence. Demonstrates use of high- quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence. Running Head: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS1 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS11 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY Table of Contents Source 13 Source 23 Source 34 Source 45 Source 55 Source 66 Source 77 Source 87 Source 98 Source 109 References10 Source 1 Jussila, J. J., Karkkainen, H., & Aramo-Immonen, H. (2014). Social media utilization in business-to-business relationships of technology industry firms. Computers in Human Behavior, 30, 606-613. The current paper is developed by Jussila, Karkkainen and Aramo-Immonen (2014), which shows the issue social media marketing has in terms performing Business-to-Business (B2B) format, in context of business communication. The paper shows at the time of B2B dealings, the interactions between business companies does not interact in a manner, similar to Business-to-Customer (B2C) format. The paper shows human participants, who use their creativity and skills in interacting on social media for the benefit of their respectable companies, face a passive tinge of dissatisfaction while taking part in B2B, as it tends to benefit another company, with the employee is not related or rewarded. With the help of the current paper, the issues of B2B format and its distinct differences with B2C will be assessed better making understanding of business communication refined. In contrast to current paper, Karkkainen, Jussila and Vaisanen (2010) in their paper have focused on security of privacy, disclosure assurance and data exchange-oriented issues instead of marketing staff satisfaction. Source 2 Lacka, E., & Chong, A. (2016). Usability perspective on social media sites' adoption in the B2B context. Industrial Marketing Management, 54, 80-91. In the current literary piece, the authors Lacka and Chong (2016) has given in depth details of the use of social media platforms as a means of business communication in B2B format. In the literary piece the issue of underwhelming performance of B2B format has been discussed and is raised as a concerning topic of interest. Unlike the B2C format, where the products and services are sold to customers targeting one user at a time