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Business Communication

Assessment - Forming an Argument

Learning Outcome 1: Apply research, academic and communication skills appropriate to the level of study and observe academic referencing requirements.

Learning Outcome 2: Critically analyse texts and/or multimedia material in both a business and academic context.

Learning Outcome 3: Identify and apply effective communication methods within a business and academic environment.

Learning Outcome 4: Evaluate the use and importance of technology within a business environment.

TOPIC: 'Cross-Cultural Communication in Business.' for assessment of business communication.

Assessment Task
Write a critical argument on the topic selected in Assessment 1 Part A Annotated Bibliography. Provide supporting evidence for the argument from the resources used.

Context
This assessment has been prescribed to appraise your' ability to think critically and form an argument supported by evidence. It allows you to demonstrate your ability to understand the material you are using and to apply it in ways that go beyond what has been read.

This assessment has been designed to:
• Appraise your ability to critically evaluate academic and other research to form an argument on an organisational topic that is supported byevidence.
• Enhance your writing skills so they are able to form persuasive and convincing arguments and communicate them effectively.

The resources used in Assessment 1 Part A Annotated Bibliography are expected to be utilised in this assessment to support the argument.

Instructions
1. Write a critical argument up to a page on the topic selected in Assessment 1 Part A.

2. Use the annotated bibliography resources from Assessment 1 Part A for sourcing evidence and ideas for your argument. Review the resources critically and selectat least 5 to be used as references for this assessment.

3. Please consider the following factors, when forming the argument:
• A good argument is convincing whereby the premises are acceptable, the supporting evidence is relevant to the claim and provides sufficient grounds for acceptance of the claim.
• You will be expected to form an academic and financial argument in favour, or against, utilizing the communications solution in the modernworkplace.
• Make a clear point and justify it.

4. Please structure your argument as follows:
• Title page
• Introduction: provide a short introduction with a claim.
• Main body: with a logical structure including supporting evidence from academic sources.
• Conclusion: a concise conclusion which restates your claim and summarises your argument.
• References: please provide the reference list on a separate page.

5. Please use at least 5 in-text citations. Indicate logical connections and use connectingwords

6. You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for grading your assignment-this will give you a clear picture of what a successful forming an argument looks like.

Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research.

Discussion - Basis for Assessment

Assessment Task
Write a 300 words discussion forum post critically analysing a topic given to you by the Learning Facilitator by Week 1. This discussion forum post forms the basis for Assessment 2 Discussion Forum Report due at the end of Module 4.2.

Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.

Context
Business communication can either be internal, within an organization, or external, between organizations. It can also be between existing and potential customers. This assessment gives you the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in selected business communication methods, including an examination of the theoretical underpinnings of communication in an organization.

This assessment has been designed to:
• Appraise your ability to academically research and evaluate characteristics of effective business communication.
• Apply critical thinking skills utilizing supporting evidence to justify arguments.
• You expected to demonstrate practical understanding of application of business communication skills and their importance in professional development.

Instructions
1. Check your Announcements. A selected topic will be posted on to your

2. Investigate the topic chosen by the facilitator and research what makes it effective.

3. Write a 300 words discussion forum post critically analysing specific characteristics of the topic. Please provide examples to back up your statements.

4. Please consider the following key points when writing the discussion forum post:
• Your post should analyse the topic.
• Consider using one or more specific examples to add value to yourpost.
• Include sources and evidence.
• You are required to include reference to literature. Use at least 2 in-text citations per post. Please include a reference list.

Assessment - Annotated Bibliography

Assessment Task
Select 10 resources on a topic related to communication and write a 1500-word annotated bibliography summarizing the central theme and scope of the resources.

Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.

Context
Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of succinct analytical and reflective skills, as well as informed online and library research. This assessment provides experience and understanding of information literacy and the analysis and synthesis of a range of resourcesinvolved in academic research and writing. In doing so, this assessment gives you an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in sourcing books, periodicals and other documents, as well as evaluating the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the materials.

Instructions
1. A topic related to communication will be given to you by your Learning Facilitator in Module 1.1. The selected topic will be posted in the Announcements section in Blackboard.
This topic will form the basis for research for Assessment 1 Part A, Assessment 1 Part B, Assessment 2 and Assessment 3.
2. Apply your research skills to identify, select and analyse resources related to the topic. Locate resources (books, periodicals, white papers and other documents) that may contain useful information and ideas on the issue.

3. Briefly examine and review the resources and select 10 that represent avariety of perspectives on the topic.

4. Write an annotation of 150 words for each resource, summarizing its' central theme and scope. The annotation should:
• evaluate the authority or background of the author
• comment on the intended audience
• compare and contrast this work with another you have cited
• explain how this work inform your topic
5. Please note that the issue and resources used in Assessment 1 Part A will also form the basis for Assessment 1 Part B.

6. When writing the annotated bibliography, you are required to:
• Include a title page with student details (i.e. student name, ID number, subject code & name, assessment number and title).
• Use at least 1 in-text citation per annotation.
• Adhere to the word limit of 1500 words.

7. You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for grading your assignment

Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research.