Assessment Information
Subject Code: BUS605
Subject Name: Business Research Methodology and Data Collection
Assessment Title: Assessment 1 – Group Presentation
Weighting: 15 %
Total Marks: Length: 15
Minimum of 10 slides (+- 10%)
Due Date: Submission due Week 7 – Sunday at 11.59pm
COURSE: Master of Business (Research)
Unit: Business Research Methodology and Data Collection
Unit Code: BUS605
Type of
Assessment: Assessment 1 – Group Presentation
Unit Learning Outcomes addressed: (a) Demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, assimilate, and review applications of, particular research techniques.
(b) Identify various means of data collection that are feasible and can be ethically enacted.
(c) Articulate and critically evaluate differences between alternative research methodologies.
(d) Explain how research outcomes may be affected by the nature and application of particular research techniques.
(e) Demonstrate an advanced ability to construct a robust methodology for addressing a research question.
(f) Explain how the use of selected methodologies is relevant to a specific research proposal.
Criteria for Assessment: • Understanding of the project
• Evidence of analysis
• Organisation and Use of visual aids
• Non-verbal & Verbal delivery
Assessment Task: Students are to select a presentation topic from the list of topics below and make a 15-20 minutes presentation.
Submission Date: Week 7 – Sunday at 11.59pm (online submission).
Total Mark & Weighting: 15 marks | 15%
Students are advised that any submissions past the due date without an approved extension or approved extenuating circumstances incur a 5% penalty per calendar day,
calculated from the total mark e.g. a task marked out of 15 will incur a 1.75 mark penalty per calendar day.
Assessment 1– Group Presentation (4 students). Presentations would be made during the tutorial time.
Assessment Description
Students are to select a presentation topic from the list of topics below and make a 15-20 minute presentation. Students must conduct extensive research on the topic and must cite relevant sources to support their arguments.
Topic 1: What is a sampling design? Using relevant examples, discuss the types of probability sampling technique
Topic 2: What is a sampling design? Using relevant examples, discuss the types of nonprobability sampling technique
Presentation requirements:
• A PowerPoint presentation in class with a minimum of 10 slides
• The PowerPoint presentation must go for a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes. Please allow an additional 5 minutes for questions time if requested by your lecturer.
• Your PPT should be converted into PDF and uploaded on Moodle on the Sunday of the Presentation week along with your handout.
• Appropriate and accurate use of the APA referencing system for in-text citation as well as a reference list
• You will be marked as a team.
You must use a minimum of 3 references. These must be authoritative and comprise of:
• At least 1 academic reference (e.g. journal article or textbook)
Criteria HD (High Distinction) 85%-100% DN (Distinction)
75%-84% CR (Credit) 74%-65% P (Pass)
50%-64% F (Fail)
0%-49%
Understanding of the
project
3 marks Builds a convincing argument showing how all key points are integrated
together
Uses examples to elaborate on the key points and theory
Builds a convincing argument showing how key issues, analysis, and recommendations are
integrated together
Includes all issues,
analysis and
recommendations but with
little elaboration
Not integrated with theory or are not justified
Includes some issues but
analysis glossed over
Team seemed uncomfortable to go beyond key facts.
Key points left out
No grasp of issues that faced the client. Over-reliance on notes
Evidence of analysis
5 marks Able to use references to back up claims and recommendations made
Recommendations clearly come from the analysis of the project.
Evidence of extensive research and analysis: journals, prescribed text, other books, verified websites, primary research
Used references to justify analysis
Background research and analysis of this is clearly
identifiable
Steps used are shown and some rationale for the development of recommendations
provided
Steps used in the analysis shown but little justification why or how these are used to develop
recommendations
No references to any sources
Suggestions/recommendations just seem to appear.
Organisation and Use of
visual aids
5 marks Ideas are clearly organised so audience can follow easily. The purpose of the presentation is clear in all stages and there is a seamless transition between speakers.
Graphics and text are well integrated into the presentation. The text is appropriate for the content and room size.
Visual presentation complements rather than
dominates presentation
Main ideas are presented in a logical manner. Flow of presentation is smooth between speakers.
Shows that the group has
worked collaboratively
Text clearly summarises the key points. Graphics and text do not distract attention from the speaker or content. Use of visual aids is consistent across the entire presentation.
Main ideas are presented in a logical manner. Flow of presentation may be awkward. Group members demonstrate that they have worked on the presentation as a whole. All group members take an equal share in presentation.
Group uses graphics but often differs from a verbal presentation. Not summarised so presenters end up reading off-board.
Differing styles with differing speakers.
Ideas are not focused. Audience may have difficulty following argument. Main points are difficult to identify. There is no transition between key points. There is an awkward transition between speakers.
Presentation appears to be done by individuals rather than group.
Group uses graphics but is not supported by text or presentation. Text is too dense – too much info on a slide.
Differing styles with
differing speakers No structure to the presentation
Audience cannot follow sequence
No introduction or conclusion
Apparent that group is not
working well together
Group members missing
(without valid reason) or not
contributing
Presents content with no
PowerPoint or overhead slides
Non-verbal
delivery
2 marks & Verbal Constantly looks at
audience
Shows enthusiasm for their work and how this will help
the client
All group members use a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience
members can hear
Acts in a very professional
manner
Generally, presenter looks at audience during
presentation
Shows expression consistent with
presentation
Uses gestures to point out or highlight presentation
materials
All voices are clear
Occasionally looks at audience during
presentation
Voice is generally clear
Generally, speaks directly to the audience
Some reading off the board
Some group members difficult to understand
because of rushed speech
Only focuses attention on one particular part of the audience, does not scan
the audience
Voice is low
Constantly talks to the
board, not the audience
Some use of filler words
Audience members have
difficulty hearing
Does not attempt to look at the audience at all, reads notes the entire time
Distracting gestures (fidgeting) while presenting or waiting to present
Excessive use of filler words
(e.g. um, er, ah, like)
Use of offensive language
Use of slang
Total marks
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