ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title	MGT502 Business Communication
Assessment Task	Forming an Argument
Individual/Group	Individual
Length	Up to a page
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 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.
Submission	12 Week Delivery:  Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Week 7   8 Week Delivery: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Week 7 6 Week Delivery:  Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Week 4 of 6-Week study period 4 Week Delivery:  Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Week 3
Weighting	35%
Total Marks	100 marks

 

Assessment Task:

Write a critical argument on the topic used in Assessment 1- Annotated Bibliography. Provide supporting evidence for the argument from the resources used in Assessment 1.

Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task. 

 

Context:

This assessment has been prescribed to appraise your ability to think critically and form an argument supported by evidence. It allows you to demonstrate your ability to understand the material you are using and to apply it in ways that go beyond what has been read. 

 

This assessment has been designed to:

•        Enhance your writing skills so they can form persuasive and convincing arguments and communicate them effectively. 

•        Practice the art of writing succinctly.

•        Use 5 resources from the annotated bibliography completed in Assessment 1 to complete Assessment 2.

 

Instructions:

1.       Write a critical argument in one page on the topic given in Assessment 1.

 

2.       Your one-page assessment does not include the title page that you attach at the front and reference list at the very end of the assessment.

 

3.       Use the annotated bibliography resources from Assessment 1 for sourcing evidence and ideas for your argument. Review the resources critically and select 5 annotated bibliographies from Assessment 1 to work on this assessment.

 

4.       Please consider the following factors, when forming the argument:

•        A good argument is convincing whereby the premises are acceptable, the supporting evidence is relevant to the claim and provides sufficient grounds for acceptance of the claim. 

•        You will be expected to form an academic argument in favour, or against to justify your claim.

 

5.       Please structure your argument as follows:

•        Title page

•        Introduction: provide a short introduction with a claim.

•        Main body: with a logical structure including supporting evidence from academic sources.

•        Conclusion: a concise conclusion which restates your claim and summarises your argument.

•        References: please provide the reference list on a separate page.

 

6.       Please use a minimum of 7 references for completing Assessment 2. Out of the 7 references, at least 5 references will be from Assessment 1. Use Connecting words to form and connect your arguments logically.

 

7.       You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for grading your assignment—this will give you a clear picture of what a successful forming an argument looks like.

 

Referencing:

It is essential that you use the current APA style for citing and referencing the sources that you use. All your information gathered using Gen AI will have to be duly referenced as per APA 7^th edition referencing style. For more information on citing and referencing guidelines use the link provided  Introduction – APA 7th ed. – Referencing Tool – Library at Torrens

Assessment Support:

For a range of additional resources and support to help you complete your assessment, please consult the Study Support page on the Student Hub.   

 

Academic Integrity:

All students are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original, adheres to academic writing standards outlined in the Torrens University Academic Writing Guide, and is appropriately referenced according to the guidelines provided in the Torrens University APA Referencing Guide.

Students need to have read and be aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. For more information, please refer to the Academic Integrity guidelines and the Torrens University Library. Students must also keep all required evidence in making an assessment; a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts. 

 

Generative AI:

Please refer to the Torrens University Library for guidance on the use of Generative AI. Please speak to your learning facilitator regarding the use of GenAI tools in your assessments. 

Submission Instructions:

Submit this task via Assessments > Briefs & Submissions in the main navigation menu in MGT502: Business Communication. Please name your file using the following format: 

o SubjectCode_Surname_FirstNameInitial_AssessmentNumber 

e.g. MGT502_Jones_S_Assessment 2.docx 

Your marked assessment can be viewed in MyLearn. 

Assessment Due Dates and Late Penalties:

Assessments may be submitted on or before the due date. Late penalties apply for submissions received after the due date unless an approved special consideration request is in place. These includes 10% deduction per day for 5 days; if your submission is late by over 5 days, you will be marked zero for the assessment. Refer to: 

•        Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework (HE) and ELICOS  Torrens University | Think Education  

•        Assessment Special Consideration Guidelines for Students (HE Coursework)  Torrens University | Think Education  

•        Student Hub for Assessment Extension Information.

 

Special Consideration:

Submit a completed Application for Assessment Special Consideration Form to your learning facilitator via MyLearn. Your special consideration form should be submitted at least 3 days prior to the actual due date of the assessment unless it is an extenuating circumstance.

 

 

Assessment Rubric:

Assessment Criteria	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%
Evaluation of information selected to support the argument   Percentage for this criterion = 50%	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.  Exhibits intellectual independence, rigor, good judgement and adaptability.	Discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading.  Well demonstrated capacity applies and justify relevant concepts.  Analysis and evaluation reflect growing judgement, intellectual independence, rigor and adaptability.	Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials.    Demonstrates a capacity to apply and justify the use of relevant concepts.	Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas.    Personal opinion without reflection, expert judgment or rigor, unsubstantiated by evidence from the research/course materials.	Limited understanding of key concepts required to support the argument.    Confuses logic and emotion. Information taken from reliable sources but without a coherent analysis or synthesis.

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Effective Communication      Percentage for this criterion = 15%	Expertly presented; the presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas.  Engages and sustains audience’s interest in the topic and demonstrates a persuasive and convincing argumentation.	Information, arguments and evidence are very well presented; the presentation is logical, clear and well supported by evidence.  Argument is convincing and persuasive.	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 presented in a way that is not always clear and logical.  Line of reasoning is often difficult to follow.	Difficult to understand for audience, no logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, argument lacks supporting evidence.  Audience cannot follow the line of reasoning.
Correct citation of key resources and evidence       Percentage for this criterion = 35%	Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence.	Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements.  Shows evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence.	Demonstrates use of credible 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 inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.

 

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