BIZ101 Assessment 3 Brief
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ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title BIZ101 Business Communications
Assessment Presentation
Individual/Group Individual or Group Presentation
Length 5-6 minutes per person (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes a) Demonstrate information literacy and critical analysis
appropriate to the level of study.
b) Understand and demonstrate academic integrity and
authentic engagement with information.
c) Examine the internal and external business
environment to effectively interpret messages in
different business contexts.
d) Identify and apply effective communication skills
within a variety of business environments, including
the use of technology.
Submission
By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 6.1 (Week 11)
Weighting 20%
Total Marks 100 marks
Task Summary
This assessment is for students to master the skills of presentation and evaluate the use of
technology in business communication. Students must research different types of presentation
technology, then choose one or more to use to present their recommendations from their Report
they completed in Assessment 2B.
Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this assessment.
Context
Oral presentations combine concise information, effective visual aids, a clear and well-
practised speech, supportive non-verbal communication strategies, and confidently
managing questions. These are skills that you will use and continue to develop in your
professional future practice. This assessment task will provide you with the experience of
presenting to an audience the main points and ideas from your research and findings.
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Task Instructions
This task can be completed individually or in small groups of up to three (3) students.
Note that each person, either individually or in a group, has to present.
To complete this assessment task you must,
1. Choose a topic relating to different technologies for business communication.
If you are unsure about your selection, please contact your learning facilitator
for advice.
2. Conduct research on your chosen topic.
3. Create a visual
presentation.
4. In order to plan your Presentation you need to decide which visual format you will
use.
Although Powerpoint is the most used visual aid, it is recommended to try
other modes in their free format, for example:
Powtoon- https://www.powtoon.com/home/?
Prezi- https://prezi.com/
5. Your Presentation needs to include:
a. Introduction
Introduce yourself, your chosen topic and the purpose of your
presentation.
Engage the audience with a quiz, question or quote.
Include an overview of what your presentation will cover.
b. Presentation body
Provide information in relation to your topic. Elements to consider:
What, when, where, how, and why.
Examples, statistics.
Discussion of potential problem.
Recommendation of potential solutions to the problem.
Include in text citations to support your line of reasoning.
c. Conclusion
Provide a brief summary of your overall presentation.
Check if there are any questions from the audience and address them
accordingly.
You may like to include a final quiz for the audience.
You could use an online tool to do this, for example:
o Kahoot: https://kahoot.com/
d. References
List all references cited in your presentation following APA 6th ed.
style.
https://www.powtoon.com/home/?
https://prezi.com/
https://kahoot.com/
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It is expected that you will demonstrate:
a comprehensive understanding of your chosen topic.
evidence of research and application of reliable and relevant evidence
(including in-text citations and a reference list).
critical analysis and the ability to develop coherent arguments.
effective verbal and non-verbal communication in the form of professional
presentation skills.
appropriate and creative visual aids to support content delivery.
This assessment involves the following:
Please note the following additional information:
For additional support on presentation skills, please visit: https://laureate-
au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163
_1&content_id=_2498849_1
You are advised to include a minimum of three (3) references which may be the
same as those used in Assessment 2 A & Assessment 2B. Remember visual material
and graphics that you have taken from appropriate websites, as well as images and
videos need to be referenced as per APA 6th ed. style.
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA 6th edition style for citing and
referencing your sources.
Please comply with all academic standards of legibility and referencing details
(including a reference list). Please see more information on referencing here:
http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing
Submission Instructions
Your learning facilitator will confirm in advance the specific date and time slot allocated for
your presentation. Note that presentations can extend to Module 6.2 (Week 12) at the
discretion of the learning facilitator if needed due to class numbers.
Submit a PDF copy of your Presentation (visual aids) via the assessment link for Assessment
3 in the main navigation menu in BIZ101 Business Communications by 11:55pm AEST Sunday
of Module 6.1. If you are presenting in a group, submit a PDF copy of your visual aids only.
Your learning facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in Blackboard. Feedback
can be viewed in My Grades.
The below assessment rubric guides the marker when awarding marks for your assessment.
You should use this rubric to review your assessment task prior to submission, ensuring
there is nothing you have missed.
https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498849_1
https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498849_1
https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498849_1
http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing
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Assessment
Attributes
Fail (Unacceptable)
0-49%
Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75 -84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Knowledge and
understanding
30%
Limited understanding of
required concepts and
knowledge about the
chosen topic.
Key concepts of the
chosen topic are not
addressed or are poorly
understood.
Demonstrates knowledge
or understanding of
required concepts about
the chosen topic.
Sometimes confuses
assertion of personal
opinion with information
substantiated by evidence
from the research/course
resources.
Demonstrates thorough
knowledge and
understanding of required
concepts about the chosen
topic.
Supports personal opinion
and information
substantiated by evidence
from the research/course
resources.
Demonstrates highly
developed understanding
and knowledge of required
concepts about the chosen
topic.
Discriminates between
assertion of personal
opinion and information
substantiated by robust
evidence from the
research/course resources.
Demonstrates a
comprehensive
understanding and
knowledge of required
concepts about the chosen
topic.
Systematically and critically
differentiates between
assertion of personal
opinion and information
substantiated by robust
evidence from the
research/course resources.
Mastery of concepts and
application to new
situations/further
learning.
Presentation skills
30%
Inaudible or too loud; no
eye contact; rate too
slow/fast; speaker
seemed uninterested and
used monotone.
Minimal eye contact (i.e.
reading from notes or
looking away, or focusing
only on small part of
audience). Speaking rate
too quick or volume too
quiet making it difficult to
understand.
Body language needs
improvement (i.e. frozen in
Eye contact, speaking volume
and body language were
generally adequate and
appropriate, but still need
some improvements.
Some mumbling; uneven
speaking rate.
Speaker appears tentative
(not entirely confident).
Steady eye contact and
suitable speaking volume.
Steady speaking rate and
clear articulation, but still
needs polishing.
Body language is generally
appropriate, but it still
needs minor improvements
(i.e. some fidgeting).
Speaker appears
comfortable.
Constant eye contact and
appropriate body language.
Clear articulation,
appropriate speaking
volume and steady
speaking rate. Speaker
appears confident and
enthusiastic.
Assessment Rubric
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place, or pacing, swaying,
away from the audience).
Appropriate and
creative use of visual
aids
25%
Visual aids are poorly
prepared and/or
distracting, or non-
existent.
Lacks an understanding of
the variety of available
visual resources; needs to
develop a better
understanding of the
variety of available
resources.
Visual aids are used very
poorly; do not support
script and overall
presentation.
Visual aids are included,
however, do not clearly or
appropriately support
script and overall
presentation.
Shows evidence of using
available visual resources,
however can be more
professional.
Some visual aids used to
support script and overall
presentation, however,
could be used more
strategically and effectively
as an engaging tool for the
audience.
Visual aids are well-prepared
and clearly relates to script
and overall presentation.
Shows evidence of using
available visual resources,
satisfactorily.
Adequate visual aids used to
support script and overall
presentation, however, could
be used more strategically
and effectively as an
engaging tool for the
audience.
Effective use of (possibly
diverse) visual aids clearly
relating to the script and
overall presentation.
Available visual resources
used in a professional
manner.
Effective and strategic use
of visual aids as an
engaging tool for the
audience.
Highly effective use of
(possibly diverse) visual
aids, clearly relating to the
script and overall
presentation.
Available visual resources
used in a very organised
and professional manner.
Exemplary use of visual
aids as an engaging tool for
the audience.
Referencing
15%
Does not include correct
references or in-text
citations; does not use
APA 6th ed. style.
Attempt made to include
references or in-text
citations, however these
are sometimes insufficient
for research purposes, or
incorrect; uses APA 6th ed.
style, however may contain
some citation or
referencing errors.
Shows good evidence of
attempts to source
information.
Incorporates in-text and
citations references from
suitable sources; uses APA
6th ed. style, however may
contain minor citation or
referencing errors.
Shows evidence of wide
scope for sourcing
evidence.
Incorporates in-text and
citations references from
suitable sources; uses APA
6th ed. style, containing
minimal and or no errors.
Shows evidence of wide
scope for sourcing
evidence.
Incorporates in-text and
citations references from
suitable sources; uses APA
6th ed. style, containing no
errors.