MGT502 Business Communication : Effective Communication Methods

Write a critical argument on the topic selected in Assessment 1 Part A Annotated Bibliography.
Provide supporting evidence for the argument from the resources used in Assessment 1 Part A.
Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this task.

This assessment has been prescribed to appraise your’ ability to think critically and form an argument supported by evidence. It allows you to demonstrate your ability to understand the material you are using and to apply it in ways that go beyond what has been read.

 

This assessment has been designed to:
• Appraise your ability to critically evaluate academic and other research to form an argument on an organisational topic that is supported by evidence.
• Enhance your writing skills so they are able to form persuasive and convincing arguments and communicate them effectively.
The resources used in Assessment 1 Part A Annotated Bibliography are expected to be utilised in
this assessment to support the argument.

Assessment Forming an Argument
Individual/Group Individual
Length Up to a page
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 ofstudy 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.

Instructions
1. Write a critical argument up to a page on the topic selected in Assessment 1 Part A.
2. Use the annotated bibliography resources from Assessment 1 Part A for sourcing evidence and ideas for your argument. Review the resources critically and select at least 5 to be used as references for this assessment.
3. Please consider the following factors, when forming the argument:
• 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.
• You will be expected to form an academic and financial argument in favour, or against, utilizing the communications solution in the modernworkplace.
• Make a clear point and justify it.
4. Please structure your argument as follows:
• Title page
• Introduction: provide a short introduction with a claim.
• Main body: with a logical structure including supporting evidence from academic sources.
• Conclusion: a concise conclusion which restates your claim and summarises your argument.
• References: please provide the reference list on a separate page.
5. Please use at least 5 in-text citations. Indicate logical connections and use connecting words
6. You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for grading your assignment—this will give you a clear picture of what a successful forming an argument looks like.