BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief – December 2020 Page 1 of 6 ASSESSMENT 2B BRIEFSubject Code and TitleBIZ101: Business CommunicationsAssessmentWritten ReportIndividual/GroupIndividualLength1200 words (+/- 10%)Learning OutcomesThis assessment addresses the following subject learningoutcomes:a) Demonstrate information literacy and criticalanalysis appropriate to the level of study.b) Understand and demonstrate academic integrityand authentic engagement with information.c) Examine the internal and external … Continue reading “Business Communications | My Assignment Tutor”
BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief – December 2020 Page 1 of 6 ASSESSMENT 2B BRIEFSubject Code and TitleBIZ101: Business CommunicationsAssessmentWritten ReportIndividual/GroupIndividualLength1200 words (+/- 10%)Learning OutcomesThis assessment addresses the following subject learningoutcomes:a) Demonstrate information literacy and criticalanalysis appropriate to the level of study.b) Understand and demonstrate academic integrityand authentic engagement with information.c) Examine the internal and external businessenvironment to effectively interpret messages indifferent business contexts.d) Identify and apply effective communication skillswithin a variety of business environments,including the use of technology.SubmissionBy 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 5.1 (Week 9)For Intensive (6 week) class:by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 5.1 (Week 5)Weighting35%Total Marks100 marks Task SummaryNow that you have completed a report outline and resource analysis in assessment task 2A,use the same topic for Assessment 2B to write a full report.Explain the organization the communication issues and your chosen topic relating to digitalcommunication technology. Discuss its uses, advantages and disadvantages. Identify platformsor applications (apps) which are appropriate and factors which will need to be considered forimplementing in the workplace including recommendations, to complete your report.Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this assessment.ContextYour ability, as a professional, to use modern communication technologies to improve businesspractices is critical for business success. Equally important is your ability to write well-structuredbusiness 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 communicationtechnologies, in preparation for your professional future practice.BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief – December 2020 Page 2 of 6Task InstructionsTo complete this assessment task:1. Using the full report format studied in BIZ101, analyse your topic’s digital communicationtechnology, different platforms or applications (apps), their uses, advantages anddisadvantages. Identify the factors which will need to be considered for implementation inan organisation, as well as your recommendations.• Both Assessment 2A Source Analysis and Assessment 2B Written Report must be onthe same topic.2. Integrate the four (4) sources from your Assessment 2A Source Analysis into your WrittenReport analysis.• For instance, you may decide to use each source for a different section or acombination of sources in a section.• Ensure that you use headings for each new idea to clearly communicate your ideasand give the reader a pathway to understand your written report.3. Include any additional research as needed to support your line of reasoning.4. Follow APA style for citing and referencing for 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 lineof reasoning.• Critical analysis and the ability to develop coherent written arguments.• Effective communication in the form of professional writing skills presented in areport format.• Show that you understand and are able to use in-text citations and referencingskills following APA style format.It is highly recommended that you visit the Academic Skills page on Blackboard and consult theirreport writing resources: https://laureateau.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498855_1&mode=reset. You can also contact the Academic Skills team if you need furthersupport.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 betextbooks or academic journals, and two (2) non-academic references. Appropriate websitesmay be used in addition to those used in Assessment 2A Source Analysis.• For additional support on academic skills, please visit: https://laureateau.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498849_1BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief – December 2020 Page 3 of 6Referencing• It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing your research.• Please comply with all academic standards of legibility and referencing details (including areference list). Please see more information on referencing here:http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencingSubmission InstructionsSubmit your Written Report via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in BIZ101 BusinessCommunications.Your learning facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in Blackboard. Feedback can beviewed in My Grades.The below assessment rubric guides the marker when awarding marks for your assessment. Youshould use this rubric to review your assessment task prior to submission, ensuring there is nothingyou have missed.BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief v1 032020 Page 4 of 6Assessment Rubric AssessmentAttributesFail(Unacceptable)(0-49%)Pass(Functional)(50-64%)Credit(Proficient)(65-74%)Distinction(Advanced)(75-84%)High Distinction(Exceptional)(85-100%)Critical analysis andsupporting evidence30%Inadequate understanding ofrequired concepts andknowledge demonstrated inthe analysis of the chosentopic.There is no/limited evidence ofan attempt to address thecommunication technology’suses, advantages,disadvantages, and identify thefactors to be considered for itsimplementation in anorganisation.There is no evidence of theanalysis being supported byevidence.Limited understanding ofrequired concepts andknowledge demonstrated inthe analysis of the chosentopic.There is evidence of anattempt to address thecommunication technology’suses, advantages,disadvantages, and identifythe factors to be consideredfor its implementation in anorganisation, this needssubstantial improvement.Some task requirements mightbe missing (i.e. missingadvantages and disadvantagesanalysis, or missing factors forimplementation analysis).Few ideas are supported byevidence in the form ofreferences to relevantsources.Adequate understanding ofrequired concepts andknowledge demonstrated ina clear analysis of thechosen topic.Some task requirementshave not been addressed intheir entirety (i.e. partialanalysis of advantages anddisadvantages, or factors forimplementation areaddressed superficially).Some ideas are supportedby evidence in the form ofreferences to relevantsources.Clear understanding ofrequired concepts andknowledge demonstratedin a concise and welldeveloped analysis of thechosen topic.All task requirements havebeen addressed clearly,however their analysisneeds more depth.Most ideas are supportedby evidence in the form ofreferences to relevantsources.Highly developedunderstanding of requiredconcepts and knowledgedemonstrated in a concise,well-developed andcomprehensive analysis ofthe chosen topic.All task requirements havebeen addressed clearly andcritically.All ideas are supported byevidence in the form ofreferences to relevantsources. BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief v1 032020 Page 5 of 6 Recommendations20%Recommendations are notbased on report analysis or areinappropriate or irrelevant tothe chosen topic.Most recommendations lackadequate justification.Recommendations aregenerally based on reportanalysis, however they do notconsistently demonstrate anadequate understanding ofthe chosen topic.Some recommendations arejustified, while others are not.Justifications lack depth andclarity; they need substantialwork.Recommendations arebased on report analysis,demonstrating adequateunderstanding of the chosentopic.All recommendations arejustified, albeit superficially;Justifications need work,focusing on depth.Clear recommendationsbased on report analysis,demonstrating acomprehensiveunderstanding of thechosen topic.The justification for therecommendations needsminor improvements.Clear, succinct and welljustified recommendationsbased on report analysis,demonstrating acomprehensive and practicalunderstanding of the chosentopic.Report format20%No headings, subheadings, andother report format guidelinesare not followed.Report format and layout notacceptable in the businessworld.Limited headings,subheadings, and/or somereport format guidelinesrequire adjustments.Report format and layoutacceptable in the businessworld with someimprovements required.Headings and subheadingsand other requirements areconsistent with reportformat guidelines.Report format and layoutacceptable in the businessworld with minorimprovements required.Headings, subheadings andother report formatguidelines are consistent.Very good report format.Layout acceptable in thebusiness world with little tono improvements required.Headings, subheadings andother report formatguidelines are consistent.Very professional workprovided with an excellentreport format. Layoutacceptable in the businessworld.Effectivecommunication15%Information is difficult tounderstand for the audience.No logical/clear structure andspelling, punctuation andgrammatical errorsthroughout.Information is not always clearand logical to understand forthe audience and lacks clearstructure.Some spelling, punctuationand grammatical errorsthroughout.Information is mostly clearand logical to understandfor the audience.A clear structure and fewspelling, punctuation andgrammatical errorsthroughout.Information is clear andlogical to understand forthe audience.Minor spelling, punctuationand grammatical errorsthroughout.Information is logical, clearand persuasive.Free of spelling, punctuationand grammatical errorsthroughout. BIZ101 Assessment 2B Brief v1 032020 Page 6 of 6 Correct citation ofresources15%Does not include correctreferences or in-text citations;does not use APA style.Attempts to includereferences or in-text citations;however, these are sometimesinsufficient or incorrect; UsesAPA style, however maycontain some citation orreferencing errors.Includes in-text citations andreferences from suitablesources; Uses APA style,however may contain minorcitation or referencingerrors.Includes in-text citationsand references fromsuitable sources; Uses APAstyle, containing minimaland or no errors.Includes in-text citations andreferences from suitablesources; Uses APA style,containing no errors.
