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MGT502 Business Communication - Discussion Forum Report

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.

Assessment Task

You are required to submit a Discussion Forum Report that includes:
1. A critique of a peer post from the Initial Assessment Discussion Forum and
2. A reflection summarizing your learnings.

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. Create a Discussion Forum Report that comprised of a review of a peer post and a reflective summary of the learnings.

2. Part 1 - Review of a peer post
• Using no more than 300 words, critique ONE (1) peer post from the Initial Assessment Discussion Forum.

• Your critique should include commentary on:
o Whether the original post is comprehensive. Please identify missing components, if any, and provide constructive feedback.
o Are sources and evidence included? e.g. in-text citation, reference list
o Are one or more examples provided? Provide a critique on the examples and their suitability in supporting statements.

• You are required to include reference to literature. Use at least 4 in-text citations. Please include a reference list.

• This review of the peer post should constitute the first part of your Discussion Forum Report.

3. Part 2 - Reflective Summary of Learnings
• Reflect on your learnings and write a summary of your learnings using no more than 300 words.

• Your reflection should answer the following questions:
o How your views of effective business communication have changed since your

original post?
o What are the three key points you have learned from the discussions in this subject? and how you can apply that knowledge in the future?
o Give one or more practical examples of how to apply peer review in your professional development.

• You are required to include reference to literature. Use at least 4 in-text citations. Please include a reference list.

• This learning summary should constitute the second part of your Discussion Forum Report.

4. 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.

Attachment:- Discussion Forum Report.rar