1. MGT502 Business Communication
ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEFSubject Code and Title MGT502 Business CommunicationAssessment
Discussion Forum ReportIndividual/Group IndividualLength 600 wordsLearning 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 of
study and observe academic referencing requirements.b) Critically analyse texts and/or
multimedia material in both a business and academic context.c) Identify and apply effective
communication methods within a business and academic environment.d) Evaluate the use
and importance of technology within a business environment.Submission 12 Week
Delivery: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end ofModule 4.2 (Week 8)Intensive class:
Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module4.2 (Week 4)Weighting 30%Total
Marks 100 marksAssessment TaskYou 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.ContextBusiness 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.NOTEAssessment 2 consists of three (3) parts. For an acceptable result, you
are required to attempt and submit all three parts of this assessment.First, you are required
to write a Discussion Forum post (due end of Module 2.1) critically analysing a topic given
to you by the Learning Facilitator by Week 1. Please refer to MGT502_Initial_Discussion
Forum Post Basis for Assessment 2 Document for more information about the Discussion
Forum post.Next, using no more than 300 words, review ONE (1) peer post from the Initial
Assessment Discussion Forum.Finally, you are required reflect on your learnings and write
300 words summary of your learnings.Please do NOT post the review post and the learning
summary into the Discussion Forum. You are required to include both the review of the
peer post and the reflective summary of your learnings in a Discussion Forum Report. This
Discussion Forum Report should be in Word format and summited at the end of Module
2. 4.2.Instructions1. 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 youroriginal 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 assignmentReferencingIt is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and
referencing research. Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills
webpage.Submission Instructions:Submit the Discussion Forum Report 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 IntegrityAll 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.Assessment RubricAssessment
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%Knowledge and understanding of the chosen form of business
communicationPercentage for thiscriterion = 35 %Limited understanding of required
conceptsand knowledgeKey components of the assignment are not addressed.Knowledge or
understanding of the field or discipline.Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas.Often
confuses assertion of personal opinion with information substantiated by evidence from the
research/course materials.Thorough knowledge or understanding of the field or
discipline/s. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the
research/course materials.Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant
concepts.Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s.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
3. apply relevant concepts.A sophisticated understanding of the field or
discipline/s.Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal
opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course
materials and extended reading.Mastery of concepts and application to new
situations/further learning.Analysis and application with synthesis of
newknowledgePercentage for this criterion = 35 %Limited synthesis and analysis.Limited
application based upon analysis. Demonstrated analysis and synthesis of new knowledge
with application.Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and literature. Well-
developed analysis, synthesis, and application linked to analysis/synthesis. Thoroughly
developed and creative analysis and synthesis with application of pretested models and / or
independently developed models and justified arguments linked to analysis/synthesis.
Highly sophisticated and creative analysis, synthesis of new with existing knowledge.Strong
application by way of pretested models and / or independently developed models.
Arguments are clearly justified based on the analysis/synthesis.Applying knowledge to new
situations/other cases.MGT502_Assessment_2_Brief_Discussion Forum Report_Module 4.2
Page 5 of 5EffectiveCommunicationPercentage for thiscriterion = 15%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 keyresources and evidencePercentage for thiscriterion = 15%Demonstrates
inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop
ideasDemonstrates 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 high- quality, 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.MGT502_Assessment_2_Brief_Discussion Forum Report_Module 4.2 Page 5 of 5
