Hi all.
Keep working on your Assessment 1A, but as assessment 1B is based on 1A, I am providing this brief to you now.
Below is a briefing note re Assessment 1B - Forming an Argument -that is due to be submitted to Blackboard on Saturday 18 April, 11:30 PM. The assignmentis to be no more that a page (5-600 words) and is to be based on Assessment 1A
For this assessment (1B), you will essentially form an argument to express a point of view and support it with evidence.You will need to take a position on whetherFacebookis good for business communications (egfor marketing, communicating with customers, clients and other stakeholders) or has a negative impact on business and productivity (say through being a distraction to staff). This will be the essenceof your argument.
You will also estimate the benefit to business (in terms of dollars) where you argue this to be the case. And, if you ague that Facebookis a distraction, and therefore a cost on business, you are to estimate what that cost is (again in terms of dollars).
If you are not certain about the size of the business or its turnover, for your financial estimate, you can assume a business of 50 employees and a turnover (sales revenue) of $50 million.
The issue and supporting evidence for your argument should be based on the materials used in your Assessment 1A – the 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 5 to be used as references in this assessment (either for or againstFacebook).
Write an argument (up to a page and a half or two) 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.
Your assignment could take the following 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 andsummarisesyour argument.
Finally please include a title page and a reference list using Harvard or APA 6th style on a separate page.
This should not be an onerous task but be succinct so choose your words carefully.Email me if you require further clarification or speak to me in class or via email.
Remember tosubmit this assignment to Blackboard no later than SATURDAY 18 APRIL, 11:30 PM.
Regards