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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 resources involved
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.
ASSESSMENT 1 PART A BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MGT502 Business Communication
Assessment Annotated Bibliography
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:
a) Apply research, academic and communication skills
appropriate to the level ofstudy and observeacademic
referencing requirements.
b) Critically analyse texts and/or multimedia material in both a
business and academic context.
Submission 12 Week Delivery: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of
Module 3.1 (Week 5)
Intensive class: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module
3.1 (Week 3)
Weighting 30%
Total Marks 100 marks
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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 a variety
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. Please see more
information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage.
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Submission Instructions:
Submit the Annotated Bibliography via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in MGT502:
Business Communication.
The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can
be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately
referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need
to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
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Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes
Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
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
bibliography
Percentage for this
criterion = 40 %
Limited understanding
of key concepts
required to form
annotated bibliography.
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
research/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 research/course
materials and
extended reading.
Well demonstrated
capacity to explain and
apply relevant concepts.
Viewpoint of experts are
subject to questioning.
Analysis and evaluation
reflect growing
judgement, intellectual
independence, rigor and
adaptability.
Systematically and
critically discriminates
between assertion of
personal opinion and
information substantiated
by robust evidence from
the research/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.
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Effective
Communication
Percentage for this
criterion = 25%
Difficult to understand
for audience, no
logical/clear structure,
poor flow of ideas,
argument lacks
supporting evidence.
Audience cannot follow
the line of reasoning.
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.
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
topic.
Expertly presented; the
presentation is logical,
persuasive, and well
supported by evidence,
demonstrating a clear
flow of ideas and
arguments.
Engages and sustains
audience’s interest in
the topic.
Correct citation of key
resources and evidence
Percentage for this
criterion = 35%
Demonstrates inconsistent
use of good quality,
credible and relevant
resources to support and
develop ideas
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
resources to support and
develop ideas, but these
are not always explicit or
well developed.
Demonstrates use of credible
resources to support and
develop ideas.
Demonstrates use of good
quality, credible and
relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and
statements.
Show evidence of wide
scope within the
organisation for sourcing
evidence.
Demonstrates use of highquality, credible and
relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and position
statements.
Show evidence of wide
scope within and without
the organisation for
sourcing evidence.