BUSN20017 Term 3, Assessment 3 Marking Rubric Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory Poor Not shown Introduction Excellent introduction; clearly states opening statement,...

BUSN20017 Term 3, Assessment 3 Marking Ru
ic
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory Poor Not shown
Introduction
Excellent
introduction; clearly
states opening
statement,
ackground
information,
structure, thesis and
transition
Exceed expectations;
clearly states
opening statement,
ackground
information,
structure, thesis and
transition. More
clarification of one of
the elements.
Meets
expectations; fair
statement of
opening
statement,
ackground
information,
structure, thesis
and transition.
One of the
elements not
articulated
Poor articulation
of opening
statement,
ackground
information,
structure, thesis
and transition.
More than one
part of the
introduction is
missing.
Very poor
introduction with
some items
included.
Very poor
introduction with
only a few items
included.
No introduction
included.
Weekly
concept-
Defined and
applied
Demonstrates a
alanced and very
high level of detailed
knowledge of core
concepts by
providing a very
high level of
analysis.
Demonstrates a
alanced and high
level of knowledge of
core concepts by
providing a high level
of analysis.
Demonstrates a
good level of
knowledge of
some of the core
concepts by
providing some
level of analysis.
Demonstrates
limited knowledge
of core concepts
y providing a
limited level of
analysis.
Demonstrates little
knowledge of the
core concepts with
extremely limited
analysis.
Demonstrates a
very limited
knowledge of the
core concepts
which lacks
analysis.
Demonstrates no
knowledge of the
core concepts with
no analysis.
Literature
eview
Exceed
expectations; The
literature review
provides a clear and
developed
discussion of the
literature; inferences
have been drawn
ased upon the
comparison and
contrast between
the literature
described.
Exceed expectations;
the literature
describes the
literature; some
attempt has been
made to compare
and contrast the
information.
Meets
expectations; the
literature review
describes an
appropriate body
of academic
literature.
Meets
expectations; the
literature review
is, for the most
part, based upon
an appropriate
ody of academic
literature. Some
claims are
unsupported.
Below expectation;
the literature review
does not address
one of the core
concepts discussed
in this unit.
Way below
expectation; the
literature review
does not address
any of the core
concepts
discussed in this
unit.
Very limited
literature review,
lacking depth, with
no attempt made at
analysis.
Application
for future
career
aspirations
Excellent articulation
of discussed
concepts
highlighting the link
to future career
aspirations.
Good articulation of
task; discussed
concepts highlighting
the use in future
career. One of the
concepts was
underdeveloped.
Meets
expectations; the
concepts are
defined but the
link to future
career aspirations
is general in
nature.
Meets
expectations; the
concepts are not
clearly defined
and there is no
analysis of the link
etween the
concepts and
future career
expectations.
Below expectations;
the concepts are
inco
ectly defined.
A limited attempt
has been made to
link the concepts to
future career
aspirations.
Way below
expectations; the
concepts are
inco
ectly
defined. No
attempt has been
made to link the
concepts to future
career aspirations.
Well below
expectations; the
concepts are
inco
ect. There is
no attempt to link
the concepts to
future career
aspirations.
References
All 10 references
are credible and
co
ectly cited using
the APA format.
Not all 10 references
are credible and
co
ectly cited using
the APA format.
All 10 references
are credible; but
sources are not
co
ectly
eferenced using
the APA format,
Less than 10
eferences used;
sources are
co
ectly cited
using the APA
format.
Less than 10
eferences are
used; sources not
co
ectly cited using
the APA format.
Less than 8
eferences are
used; most
sources not
co
ectly sited
using the APA
format.
Less than 6
eferences are
used; most sources
not co
ectly sited
using the APA
format.
Presentation
and Quality
of Writing
Quality of writing at
a very high
standard. Sections
are coherently
connected to each
other. Co
ect
grammar, spelling
and punctuation.
Quality of writing is of
a high standard.
Sections are mostly
well structured. Few
grammar, spelling
and punctuation
mistakes.
Quality of writing
is of a good
standard. Few
grammar, spelling
and punctuation
mistakes.
Some problems
with sentence
structure and
presentation.
Frequent
grammar,
punctuation and
spelling mistakes.
Use of
inappropriate
language.
Quality of writing is
at a very poor
standard so barely
understandable.
Many spelling
mistakes. Little or
no evidence of proof
eading.
The student lacks
an understanding
of the quality of
writing that is
needed.
Quality of writing in
not understandable
and needs
extensive work, so
please a
ange a
session with the
Academic Learning
Centre as soon as
possible.

BUSN20017 Assessment 3 T3, 2018
Reflective Practice Assignment: Developing your Communication Competency

Task Description
Task Description
Weighting: This assessment accounts for 40% of your final grade. Essays that are submitted late will receive a
late penalty of 2 marks per day late.
Length: The assignment must be between XXXXXXXXXXwords in length. Two points will be deducted for the essays
that are +/- 200 words.
Cover sheet: The assessment must include a cover page that contains your name, student number, resident
campus, assessment title, and lecturer and/or tutor.
Style: The assessment must double-spaced; 12 Point; Times New Roman
References: The assessment must include 10 academic references. You must use the APA reference style.
Other: This is an essay and should not include headings.

Task Description: The objective of this reflective essay is to summarize what you learned from the unit and how
you believe your learnings could be applied by you in your future career goals.
Section one: For weeks one to ten you should identify one important or significant concept that you have learned
about.
You should define the concept and then explain why it is important to you in your cu
ent or future line of work. It
is not enough to simply say that the concept is important, you will need to explain why.
Section two: Based on your discussion of the ten significant concepts you should provide a literature review of
one of the concepts. So for example, if you found that listening was an important communication concept then
you should provide a literature review on the cu
ent academic understanding of the importance of listening within
the work environment.
Section three: Lastly, you will need to discuss how two of the ten concepts could be important to your future
career aspirations. Here you will need to identify where you wish to be in 5 years’ time, and then discuss how you
think these concepts/skills will help you meet your career goal. It is important that you are specific as possible.
Your essay should follow the following structure:
1) Introduction
a) Opening statement that introduces the topic
) Background information that introduces the context, significance and the purpose of the essay
c) Preview of the structure of the essay
d) Thesis
e) Transition to section one
2) Section one—identify and explain the importance of one weekly concept in terms of your work activities.
a) Week one
) Week two
c) Week three
d) Week four
e) Week five
f) Week six
g) Week seven
h) Week eight
i) Week nine
j) Week ten
3) Section two—Literature review of one of the concepts identified in section one
4) Section three—Application of two of the concepts for future career aspirations.
5) Conclusion
a) Synopsis of the areas discussed in the essay
) Restatement of the thesis statement
c) Capstone statement that signals that the essay has ended.
6) References (APA reference style)
This is a structural guideline that helps your assessment and does not need to be included in your final
submission.

Assessment Due Date
Week 12 Friday (8 Feb XXXXXXXXXX:59 pm AEST

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