MGT502_Assessment_1A_Brief_Annotated Bibliography_Module 3.1 Page 1 of 5 Context The assessment supports students in developing their skills and knowledge in sourcing books, periodicals and other...

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Context
The assessment supports students in developing their skills and knowledge in sourcing
ooks, periodicals and other documents, as well as evaluating the relevance, accuracy, and
quality of the materials. Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of
succinct analytical and reflective skills, as well as informed online and li
ary research. This
assessment provides experience and understanding of information literacy and the analysis
and synthesis of a range of resources involved in academic research and writing.
ASSESSMENT 1A BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MGT502 Business Communication
Assessment Part A: Annotated Bibliography
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following Subject Learning
Outcomes:
a) Apply research, academic and communication skills
appropriate to the level of study and observe academic
eferencing requirements
) Critically analyse texts and/or multimedia material in both a
usiness and academic context
Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST Friday of Module 3.1 (week 5)
Weighting 30 %
Total Marks 30 marks
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Instructions
In this assessment, you will address a contemporary organisational or business issue and
apply research skills to identify, select and analyse 10 sources to form an annotated
ibliography. The issue and resources used in Assessment 1A will also form the basis for
Assessment 1B – Forming an Argument.
When choosing a topic, consider the following:
 Locate material (books, periodicals, white papers and other documents) that may
contain useful information and ideas on your issue.
 Briefly examine and review the items and select 10 that represent a variety of
perspectives on the issue.
 Write an annotation of 150 words for each reference summarising the central theme
and scope. The annotation should include one or more sentences that,
o evaluate the authority or background of the author
o comment on the intended audience
o compare or contrast this work with another you have cited
o explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic
 Reference the book, article, or document using APA 6th style in the reference list.
Be sure to review a variety of resources before selecting the 10 most suitable ones. Please
include a title page, use the APA 6th referencing style, and list the materials in alphabetical
order.
Students 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 the Academic Integrity policy
Please note that if you require an extension for this assignment, you must apply using the
university application form and provide verifiable evidence of extenuating circumstances
efore the due date and include your most recent draft. Please also treat the prescribed
word limit as a limit not to be
eached.
Referencing:
It is essential that you use the appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research.
Please see more information on referencing here
http:
li
ary.laureate.net.au
esearch_skills
eferencing
http:
li
ary.laureate.net.au
esearch_skills
eferencing

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Submission Instructions:
Submit your assignment in Assessment 1A – Annotated Bibliography submission link in the
main navigation menu in MGT502 Business Communication by 11:55 pm AEST Friday of
Module 3.1 (week 5).
A ru
ic will be attached to the assessment. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback
via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Marking Ru
ic:
Your assessment will be marked against the ru
ic which is shown on the next pages. Please
ensure that your submission addresses all three of the Assessment Attributes in the ru
ic.
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Assessment Ru
ic
Assessment
Attributes
Fail (Unacceptable)
0-49%
Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75 -84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%


Evaluation of sources
and information
selected for annotated
ibliography




Percentage for this
criterion
40 %

Limited understanding of
key concepts required to
form annotated
ibliography.

Confuses logic and
emotion. Information
taken from reliable
sources but without a
coherent analysis or
synthesis.

Viewpoints of experts are
taken as fact with little
questioning.







Resembles a recall or
summary of key ideas.

Often conflates/confuses
assertion of personal
opinion with information
substantiated by evidence
from the research/course
materials.

Analysis and evaluation do
not reflect expert
judgement, intellectual
independence, rigor and
adaptability.




Analyses and summarises
information from the
esearch/course materials.

Demonstrates a capacity to
explain and apply relevant
concepts.

Identify logical flaws.

Questions viewpoints of
experts.






Discriminates between
assertion of personal
opinion and information
substantiated by robust
evidence from the
esearch/course materials
and extended reading.

Well demonstrated capacity
to explain and apply
elevant concepts.

Viewpoint of experts are
subject to questioning.

Analysis and evaluation
eflect growing judgement,
intellectual independence,
igor and adaptability.

Systematically and critically
discriminates between
assertion of personal
opinion and information
substantiated by robust
evidence from the
esearch/course materials
and extended reading.

Information is taken from
sources with a high level of
interpretation/evaluation to
develop a comprehensive
critical analysis or synthesis.

Identifies gaps in
knowledge.

Exhibits intellectual
independence, rigor, good
judgement and adaptability.



Effective
Communication



Percentage for this

Difficult to understand for
audience, no logical/clear
structure, poor flow of
ideas, argument lacks
supporting evidence.

Audience cannot follow

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.

Demonstrates an

Expertly presented; the
presentation is logical,
persuasive, and well
supported by evidence,
demonstrating a clear flow
of ideas and arguments.
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criterion
30 %
the line of reasoning.

understanding of the topic. Engages and sustains
audience’s interest in the
topic.

Co
ect citation of key
esources and evidence

Percentage for this
criterion
30 %


Demonstrates inconsistent
use of good quality,
credible and relevant
esources to support and
develop ideas

Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
esources to support and
develop ideas, but these are
not always explicit or well
developed.

Demonstrates use of credible
esources to support and
develop ideas.

Demonstrates use of good
quality, credible and
elevant 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
elevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and position
statements.

Show evidence of wide
scope within and without
the organisation for
sourcing evidence.