Business Communication - Australia Assignments

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Assessment Task
You are required to submit a Discussion Forum Report that includes:
1. A critique of a peer post from the Initial Assessment Discussion Forum and
2. A reflection summarizing your learnings.
Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
Context
Business communication can either be internal, within an organization, or external, between
organizations. It can also be between existing and potential customers. This assessment gives you
the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in selected business communication methods,
including an examination of the theoretical underpinnings of communication in an organization.
This assessment has been designed to:
• Appraise your ability to academically research and evaluate characteristics of effective
business communication.
• Apply critical thinking skills utilizing supporting evidence to justifyarguments.

ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title	MGT502 Business Communication
Assessment	Discussion Forum Report
Individual/Group	Individual
Length	600 words
Learning Outcomes	The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include: a) Apply research, academic and communication skills appropriate to the level of study and observeacademic 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. d) Evaluate the use and importance of technology within a business environment.
Submission	12 Week Delivery: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 4.2 (Week 8) Intensive class: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 4.2 (Week 4)
Weighting	30%
Total Marks	100 marks

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• You expected to demonstrate practical understanding of application of business
communication skills and their importance in professional development.
NOTE
Assessment 2 consists of three (3) parts. For an acceptable result, you are required to attempt
and submit all three parts of this assessment.
First, you are required to write a Discussion Forum post (due end of Module 2.1) critically
analysing a topic given to you by the Learning Facilitator by Week 1. Please refer to
MGT502_Initial_Discussion Forum Post Basis for Assessment 2 Document for more
information about the Discussion Forum post.
Next, using no more than 300 words, review ONE (1) peer post from the Initial Assessment
Discussion Forum.
Finally, you are required reflect on your learnings and write 300 words summary of your
learnings.
Please do NOT post the review post and the learning summary into the Discussion Forum.
You are required to include both the review of the peer post and the reflective summary of your
learnings in a Discussion Forum Report. This Discussion Forum Report should be in Word format
and summited at the end of Module 4.2.
Instructions
1. Create a Discussion Forum Report that comprised of a review of a peer post and a reflective
summary of the learnings.
2. Part 1 – Review of a peer post
• Using no more than 300 words, critique ONE (1) peer post from the Initial
Assessment Discussion Forum.
• Your critique should include commentary on:
o Whether the original post is comprehensive. Please identify missing
components, if any, and provide constructive feedback.
o Are sources and evidence included? e.g. in-text citation, reference list
o Are one or more examples provided? Provide a critique on the examples and
their suitability in supporting statements.
• You are required to include reference to literature. Use at least 4 in-text citations.
Please include a reference list.
• This review of the peer post should constitute the first part of your Discussion Forum
Report.
3. Part 2 – Reflective Summary of Learnings
• Reflect on your learnings and write a summary of your learnings using no more
than 300 words.
• Your reflection should answer the following questions:
o How your views of effective business communication have changed since your
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original post?
o What are the three key points you have learned from the discussions in
this subject? and how you can apply that knowledge in the future?
o Give one or more practical examples of how to apply peer review in
your professional development.
• You are required to include reference to literature. Use at least 4 in-text
citations. Please include a reference list.
• This learning summary should constitute the second part of your Discussion
Forum Report.
4. You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for
grading your assignment
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more
information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage.
Submission Instructions:
Submit the Discussion Forum Report via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in
MGT502: Business Communication.
The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can
be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately
referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need
to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
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Assessment Rubric

Assessment Attributes	Fail (Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0-49%	Pass (Functional) 50-64%	Credit (Proficient) 65-74%	Distinction (Advanced) 75-84%	High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100%
Knowledge and understanding of the chosen form of business communication Percentage for this criterion = 35 %	Limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge Key components of the assignment are not addressed.	Knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline. Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas. Often confuses assertion of personal opinion with information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials.	Thorough knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline/s. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials. Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts.	Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s. Discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Well demonstrated capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts.	A sophisticated understanding of the field or discipline/s. Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Mastery of concepts and application to new situations/further learning.
Analysis and application with synthesis of new knowledge Percentage for this criterion = 35 %	Limited synthesis and analysis. Limited application based upon analysis.	Demonstrated analysis and synthesis of new knowledge with application. Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and literature.	Well-developed analysis, synthesis, and application linked to analysis/synthesis.	Thoroughly developed and creative analysis and synthesis with application of pretested models and / or independently developed models and justified arguments linked to analysis/synthesis.	Highly sophisticated and creative analysis, synthesis of new with existing knowledge. Strong application by way of pretested models and / or independently developed models. Arguments are clearly justified based on the analysis/synthesis. Applying knowledge to new situations/other cases.

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Effective Communication Percentage for this criterion = 15%	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. Demonstrate an understanding of the topic.	Expertly presented; the presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas and arguments. Engages and sustains audience’s interest in the topic.
Correct citation of key resources and evidence Percentage for this criterion = 15%	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. Show evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence.