How different communications technologies are impacting

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Assessment task

Your boss is keen to understand the challenges and opportunities that technology has brought to corporate communication. She has asked you to prepare an executive summary giving an outline of how different communications technologies are impacting on the way we communicate at work.

Please follow these guidelines to complete the assessment:

1. Read the article by Argenti, P 2006, 'How Technology Has Influenced the Field of Corporate Communication, Journal of Business and Technical Communication, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 357 - 370 (located on the Blackboard under Assessment Details).

2. Engage in research to find two other articles (academic journal and/or industry journal) related to the impact of technology on corporate communication. Use search engines such as Google Scholar and the SCU library website to do your research.

3. Print and read all articles and complete the Article Analysis Form (located under Assessment Details) for each of the three articles.

4. After carefully reading the three articles, draft a two-page Executive Summary (synopsis) using the format of an Executive Summary memo. According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Ed, (2000), the word synopsis is defined as "A brief outline .. . a summary!'

5. Identify three themes that relate to the purpose of the memo (how different communications technologies are impacting on the way we communicate at work) to form the structure for the body of your work. Examples of themes could be: mobile work¬from-home; unified communications; and closer collaborations) Support for each theme must come from at least TWO of your THREE sources. Use one quotation in each section from one of your three sources.

6. Each theme requires a heading which should be clearly, logically and accurately labelled since headings reveal the organisation of the paper and permit quick reference to specific information. They also make the paper easy to read.

7. Write the two-page Executive Summary in a plain serif (e.g. Times New Roman) or sans (e.g. Arial) font. A serif font is easier to read. Suggested sizes are 12 for the text and 14 for the headings. Double or 1.5 space. Put page numbers in line with the right margin at the bottom of each page. The Reference List must be on the third (seperate) page.

8. You will need to use SCU Harvard style to document your sources within the text and in the Reference List.

9. Refer to the Marking Criteria Guide.

PRIOS/CDT brief (covered in lecture and tutorials) or Assessment 1:
a. Purpose: To identify how different communications technologies are impacting on the way we communicate at work.
b. Reader: Your boss (who is keen to understand more the challenges and opportunities of technology on corporate communication).
c. Information: Three (3) articles.
d. Organisation: Direct order format.
e. Style: Formal.
f. Channel choice: Written document.
g. Document design: Memo format.
h. Length: 500 words.

Attachment:- Article Analysis Form.rar

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In the current assignment, the impact of technology on corporate communication has been explored. three articles related to the topic have been analysed to acquire the information relevant with the topic. Furthermore, the assignment has been presented in memo format, as demanded in the assignment brief. The assignment is essentially an executive summary of all the three articles.

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Readability Weight 15.00% Each paragraph has one clear main idea and is logically organised. Cohesion between sentences is fully acceptable. Internal headings are clear and informative and enhance the readability for the audience. Each paragraph has one clear main idea and are logically organised Cohesion between sentences is well-managed. However, minor inconsistencies occur. Internal headings are clear and informative and enhance the readability for the audience, although there may be minor inconsistencies. Paragraphing is adequate. However, the main idea, and/or organisation and/or cohesion is sometimes faulty and/or unclear. Internal headings are adequate, but could be clearer, and/or more informative, and/or more frequent to enhance readability for the audience. Paragraphing may be missing or inappropriate. Organisation and/or cohesion are often faulty and/or unclear. Internal headings are often inadequate, and/or unclear, and/or uninformative for the audience. Paragraphing, organisation, and cohesion are inadequate and cause strain for the audience. Internal headings are missing or do very little to enhance readability for the audience.

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Criteria High Distinction 85 to 100 % Distinction 75 to 84 % Credit 65 to 74 % Pass 50 to 64 % Fail 0 to 49 % Referencing Weight 15.00% SCU Harvard in-text and end-of-text referencing is fully accurate and consistent throughout. Quotes are used accurately and appropriately throughout. SCU Harvard in-text and end-of-text referencing is accurate and consistent. Quotes are used accurately and appropriately, although minor errors may occur. SCU Harvard in-text and end-of-text referencing is mostly accurate and consistent. Quotes may be used too often and/or may be used inappropriately. There may be some evidence of plagiarism. SCU Harvard in-text and end-of-text referencing is often faulty, and/or missing, and/or poorly marked in paragraphs. Quotes may be used too often and/or may be used inappropriately. There may be evidence of plagiarism and/or poor paraphrasing. No or very little SCU Harvard in-text and end-of-text referencing used. If used it is mostly inaccurate and/or inadequate. There may be significant evidence of plagiarism.

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6/11/2018 1:56:33 AM

Credibility Weight 20.00% SCU Harvard in-text and end-of-text referencing is fully accurate and consistent throughout. Quotes are used accurately and appropriately Main ideas are clearly and sufficiently supported using required article (see assessment details) and 2 other reliable and appropriate sources. However, there are minor inconsistencies. Credibility is enhanced by sufficient and appropriate Paraphrasing, Quoting, Synthesising, and Referencing. Most main ideas are supported using required article (see assessment details) and 2 other sources. However, some may be unclear and/or insufficient. Credibility is often enhanced by appropriate Paraphrasing, Quoting, Synthesising, and Referencing.

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6/11/2018 1:56:19 AM

Purpose & Audience Weight 15.00% The purpose of the assessment is fully addressed, and main ideas are fully appropriate for the audience. The purpose of the assessment is sufficiently addressed, and main ideas are appropriate for the audience. The purpose of the assessment is addressed, and most main ideas are appropriate for the audience. The purpose of the assessment is adequately addressed, and some main ideas are appropriate for the audience. The purpose of the assessment is not adequately addressed, and main ideas are inappropriate for the audience.

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6/11/2018 1:56:12 AM

Criteria High Distinction 85 to 100 % Distinction 75 to 84 % Credit 65 to 74 % Pass 50 to 64 % Fail 0 to 49 % Format, Introduction, & Conclusion Weight 20.00% Memo format is used fully and appropriately. Elements of the Introductory and Concluding paragraphs are clear, relevant and informative. Memo format is used appropriately. Elements of the Introductory and Concluding paragraphs are clear, relevant and informative. There may be some minor inconsistencies. Memo format is used. Most elements of the Introductory and Concluding paragraphs are clear, relevant and informative. Memo format is used. Some elements of the introductory and/or Concluding paragraphs may be clear, relevant and informative. Memo format may not be used. Elements of the introductory and/or Concluding paragraphs may be missing and/or irrelevant, and/or unclear.

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6/11/2018 1:56:06 AM

Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction 0 - 49 50 - 64 65 - 74 75 - 84 85 - 100 <10 10 – 12.5 13 – 14.5 15 – 16.5 17+ Multiple parts of the assignment are missing or incomplete. Student fails to answer the question. Essential elements are imprecise or absent. Work at a level that would be considered basic. Key elements are presented but could be further developed and given ore depth. Most aspects included in a final, well-developed form. The assignment contains all required elements and is of the highest order.

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6/11/2018 1:55:59 AM

Readability Is there a clear structure to the response? Do the paragraphs contain one main idea that is explored using relevant evidence? Is there cohesion between sentences? Are internal headings clear and informative and enhance the readability for the audience? 15% Language Is there a range of vocabulary? Are sentences grammatically correct? Are sentences accurate and complete? Has a spell check been used? Is spelling accurate? 15%

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Credibility Is the student able to convince the reader that they are knowledgeable about the topic? Are claims backed up? Sources cited? Are sources reliable and authoritative? Does the student understand the proper attribution rules? Do the appearance, accuracy and clarity of the writing give credibility? 20% Referencing Has the SCU Harvard reference style been used? Does every source have: The name of the author(s) The full title; and Complete publication information? Are sources cited in the body of the paper and in the reference list at the end of the paper? Are the right model citations used? 15%

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Evaluation criteria Task Weight 1. Format, Introduction, & Conclusion Is the memo format used fully and appropriately? Does the introduction, body and conclusion contain all the identifying features ? Are the elements of the introductory and concluding paragraphs clear, relevant and informative? 20% Purpose & Audience Has the student understood the task and covered the key points? Does the response adequately address the topic and task? Does this document take into account the needs of the audience? Does this document provide adequate information for the reader? Does the writer thoroughly address any potential questions from the reader? 15%

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