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BIZ106_Assessment_2_Brief_Mind-map and Written Response

ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title	BIZ106 Academic and Business Communication Skills
Assessment Task	Mind-map and Written Response
Individual/Group	Individual
Length	Mind-map + 750 words
Learning Outcomes	The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include: a) Apply referencing conventions to adhere to academic integrity principles. b) Identify and evaluate applicable sources to present information for a specific purpose. c) Interpret and synthesise a range of written texts for knowledge and meaning.
Submission	12-week duration: Due by 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday Module 7 (Week 7) 8-week duration: Due by 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday Module 7 (Week 4) 6-week duration: Due by 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday Module 7 (Week 4)
Weighting	40%
Total Marks	100 marks

Assessment Task

For this assessment you will practise a mind-mapping strategy to paraphrase a written text to demonstrate your understanding of the role of paragraph structure in the effective communication of knowledge and meaning.

Context

In addition to the words themselves, the structure of a paragraph of writing is critical to its effectiveness in communicating your understanding of a topic.

The most effective way to communicate your understanding of a topic is by paraphrasing what you have read about the topic. This means using your own words to express the ideas/theories/concepts – in other words, the intellectual property – of others (and citing and referencing your sources).

You can paraphrase your understanding of a topic in the form of paragraphs.

Instructions

This assessment comprises two (2) parts:

A. Mind-map (50%)

B. Written Response (50%)

PART A: Mind-map (50%)

1. Read the following article: What are the benefits and challenges of using social media for internal communication?

2. Choose a tool that you would like to use to create your mind-map, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva

3. Create a mind-map including the following information:

a. The topic of the article

b. Identify three (3) main points within the article

c. Identify at least three (3) supporting reasons for each main point

d. Apply your library research skills from Assessment 1 to locate and identify one

(1) source to support each of the three main points

PART B: Written Response (50%)

1. Integrate the information from your mind-map and your supporting academic sources to paraphrase the article in 3 x 250-word paragraphs using the following structure for each paragraph:

• Topic sentence

• Supporting sentence #1

• Supporting sentence #2

• Supporting sentence #3

• Concluding sentence

2. Provide a reference list including the article and your three supporting academic sources applying current APA referencing

Referencing

It is essential that you use current TUA APA style for citing and referencing the sources that you use. Please see more information on citing and referencing guidelines on the Academic Skills webpage.

Submission Instructions

Submit your mind-map and paragraph via the Briefs & Submissions link link in the main navigation menu in BIZ106 Academic and Business Communication Skills.

Please follow the file naming convention detailed below:

BIZ106_ LastName_FirstNameInitial_StudentID_Mind-map.pdf

BIZ106_ LastName_FirstNameInitial_StudentID_Paragraph.docx

The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback in MyLearn. Feedback can be viewed in My Marks.

Academic Integrity

All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own, is academically written and appropriately referenced following the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic integrity policy and procedures and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are available online.

Students must also keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.

Special Consideration

To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment task or exam due to unexpected or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher

Education Coursework and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed

Application for Assessment Special Consideration Form to your Learning Facilitator.

Assessment Rubric

Assessment Attributes PART A	High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100%	Distinction (Advanced) 75-84%	Credit (Proficient) 65-74%	Pass (Functional) 50-64%	Fail (Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0-49%
Identification of key information (Mind-map) Total Percentage for this assessment criterion = 50%	Demonstrates expert comprehension by identifying all main points and providing robust supporting reasons and evidence for each point.	Demonstrates proficient comprehension by identifying most main points and providing a number of good supporting reasons and evidence for each point.	Demonstrates capable comprehension by identifying some main points and providing some valid supporting reasons and evidence for each point.	Demonstrates functional comprehension by identifying at least one main point and attempting to provide a supporting reason and evidence.	Demonstrates lack of comprehension by failing to identify main points and supporting reasons and evidence.
Assessment Attributes PART B	High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100%	Distinction (Advanced) 75-84%	Credit (Proficient) 65-74%	Pass (Functional) 50-64%	Fail (Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0-49%
Effective written communication (Structure) Total Percentage for this assessment criterion = 20%	Paragraph is constructed according to the prescribed format. Information is expertly structured and sequenced in such away that meaning is consistently easy to follow.	Paragraph is mostly constructed according to the prescribed format. Information is proficiently structured and sequenced in such a way that meaning is easy to follow.	Paragraph is constructed somewhat according to the prescribed format. Information is capably structured and sequenced in such a way that meaning can be followed.	Paragraph attempts to adhere to the prescribed format. Information is functionally structured and sequenced in such a way that meaning is sometimes difficult to follow.	Paragraph does not adhere to the prescribed format. Information is disorganised and lacks structure and sequence such that meaning is obscured as a result.
Effective written communication (Paraphrasing) Total Percentage for this assessment criterion = 20%	Expertly, coherently, and precisely paraphrases information; demonstrates clear integration of mind map content into paragraphs. Discerningly selects and precisely employs a broad range of specialised language and terminology. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are free from errors.	Coherently and concisely paraphrases information; most mind-map content integrated into paragraphs. Accurately employs a range of specialised language and terminology. Minor errors present in spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation.	Coherently paraphrases information; evidence of integration of some mind map content into paragraphs. Employs some specialised language and terminology. Errors present in spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation.	Attempts to paraphrase information; attempts to integrate some mindmap content into paragraphs. Attempts to employ specialised language and terminology. Several errors in spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation.	Fails to paraphrase information. Specialised language and terminology are rarely or inaccurately employed. Many errors in spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation.
Correct citation and referencing of sources Total percentage for this assessment criterion = 10%	All in-text citations and reference list entries follow current TUA APA referencing guidelines; no citation and referencing errors.	Nearly all in-text citations and reference list entries follow current TUA APA referencing guidelines; minor citation and referencing errors.	Most in-text citations and reference list entries follow current TUA APA referencing guidelines; some citation and referencing errors.	Some in-text citations and/or reference list entries follow current TUA APA referencing guidelines; several citations and/or referencing errors.	In-text citations and/or reference list entries are absent and/or do not follow current TUA APA referencing guidelines.

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BIZ106 Academic and Business Communication Skills