MGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 1 of 5 ASSESSMENT 1B BRIEFSubject Code and TitleMGT502 Business CommunicationAssessmentPart B: Forming an ArgumentIndividual/GroupIndividualLengthUp to a pageLearning OutcomesThis assessment addresses the following Subject LearningOutcomes:a) Apply research, academic and communication skillsappropriate to the level of study and observeacademicreferencing requirementsb) Critically analyse texts and/or multimedia material in bothabusiness and academic contextc) Identify and apply effective communication methods withina business and academic environmentSubmission12 Week Delivery: Due by 11:55 pm AEDT Friday of Module4.1 (week 7)Intensive class: Due by 11:55 pm AEDT Friday of Module 4.1(week 4)Weighting20 %Total Marks20 marks ContextThis assessment has been prescribed to appraise students’ ability to think critically and form anargument supported by evidence. The assessment allows students to demonstrate their ability tounderstand 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 anargument on an organisational topic that is supported by evidence.• Enhance students’ writing skills so they are able to form persuasive and convincingarguments and communicate them effectively.• The resources used in Assessment 1A Annotated Bibliography are expected to be utilisedin this assessment to support the argument.MGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 2 of 5InstructionsIn this assessment, you will form an argument to express a point of view and support it withevidence. The issue and supporting evidence for your argument should be based on the materialsused 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 andideas for your argument.• Review the resources critically and select at least 5 to be used as references in thisassessment.• Write an argument (up to a page) considering the following:o a good argument is convincing whereby the premises are acceptable, the supportingevidence is relevant to the claim and provides sufficient grounds for acceptance ofthe claimo Students will be expected to form an academic and financial argument in favor, oragainst, utilizing the digital communications solution in the modern workplace.o make a clear point and justify ito write in an essay form with a logical structure1. A short introduction with a claim.2. Main body with a logical structure including supporting evidence fromacademic sources.3. A concise conclusion which restates your claim and summarises yourargument.o indicate logical connections and use connecting words• Please include a title page and a reference list using APA 6th style on a separatepage.• Please use at least 5 in-text citationsStudents 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 theAcademic Integrity policyPlease note that if you require an extension for this assignment, you must apply using the universityapplication form and provide verifiable evidence of extenuating circumstances before the due dateand include your most recent draft. Please also treat the prescribed word limit as a limit not to bebreached.Referencing:It is essential that you use the appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please seemore information on referencing herehttp://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencingMGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 3 of 5Submission Instructions:Submit your assignment in Assessment 1B – Forming an Argument submission link in the mainnavigation menu in MGT502 Business Communication by 11:55 pm AEST.A rubric will be attached to the assessment. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via theGrade 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 thatyour submission addresses all three of the Assessment Attributes in the rubric.MGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 4 of 5Assessment Rubric AssessmentAttributesFail (Unacceptable)0-49%Pass(Functional)50-64%Credit(Proficient)65-74%Distinction(Advanced)75 -84%High Distinction(Exceptional)85-100%Evaluation ofinformation selected tosupport the argumentPercentage for thiscriterion50 %Limited understanding ofkey concepts required tosupport the argumentConfuses logic andemotion. Informationtaken from reliablesources but without acoherent analysis orsynthesis.Resembles a recall orsummary of key ideas.Personal opinion withoutreflection, expert judgmentor rigor, unsubstantiated byevidence from theresearch/course materials.Supports personal opinionand informationsubstantiated by evidencefrom the research/coursematerials.Demonstrates a capacity toapply and justify the use ofrelevant concepts.Discriminates betweenassertion of personalopinion and informationsubstantiated by robustevidence from theresearch/course materialsand extended reading.Well demonstrated capacityapply and justify relevantconcepts.Analysis and evaluationreflect growing judgement,intellectual independence,rigor and adaptability.Systematically and criticallydiscriminates betweenassertion of personalopinion and informationsubstantiated by robustevidence from theresearch/course materialsand extended reading.Information is taken fromsources with a high level ofinterpretation/evaluation todevelop a comprehensivecritical analysis or synthesis.Exhibits intellectualindependence, rigor, goodjudgement and adaptability.EffectiveCommunicationPercentage for thiscriterion15%Difficult to understand foraudience, no logical/clearstructure, poor flow ofideas, argument lackssupporting evidence.Audience cannot followthe line of reasoning.Information, arguments andevidence are presented in away that is not always clearand logical.Line of reasoning is oftendifficult to follow.Information, arguments andevidence are well presented,mostly clear flow of ideas andarguments.Line of reasoning is easy tofollow.Information, arguments andevidence are very wellpresented; the presentationis logical, clear and wellsupported by evidence.Argument is convincing andpersuasive.Expertly presented; thepresentation is logical,persuasive, and wellsupported by evidence,demonstrating a clear flowof ideas.Engages and sustainsaudience’s interest in thetopic and demonstrates a MGT502_Assessment_1B_Brief_Forming an Argument_Module 4.1 Page 5 of 5 persuasive and convincingargumentation.Correct citation of keyresources and evidencePercentage for thiscriterion35 %Demonstrates inconsistentuse of good quality,credible and relevantresources to support anddevelop ideasDemonstrates use ofcredible and relevantresources to support anddevelop ideas, but these arenot always explicit or welldeveloped.Demonstrates use of credibleresources to support anddevelop ideas.Demonstrates use of goodquality, credible andrelevant resources tosupport and developarguments and statements.Demonstrates use of highquality, credible andrelevant resources tosupport and developarguments and positionstatements.Show evidence of widescope within theorganisation for sourcingevidence.Shows evidence of widescope within and withoutthe organisation forsourcing evidence.