Assessment 2 (Portfolio) Details: Term 2, 2023

COIT 20249

Assessment 2 (Portfolio) Details: Term 2, 2023

Tasks, weighting and due dates: 1. Assessment 2 - Part A - Written submission (20 marks) - Due by Friday, Week 5* (11:55 pm)

2. Assessment 2 - Part B - Written submission (20 marks) Due by Friday, Week 7* (11:55 pm) ASSESSMENT

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*Please see the units Moodle website for the exact dates. Assessment tasks

In this assessment, you are required to develop a portfolio of written submissions with varying tasks. The compilation and submission of the written items are progressive throughout the term.

This assessment consists of two portfolio activities Part A & B, each with varying tasks.

1. Assessment 2 - Part A - Written submission (20 marks) - Due by Friday, Week 5 (11:55 pm)

Task 1 (10 marks)

Requirements:

In Week 2, you learnt how to write professional emails and the ways to improve your email communication skills. Emails have long been a dominant tool for business communication, and it is certainly imperative to make the best use of emails to communicate effectively at the workplace. However, email is not without its limitations. In this task, you are required to evaluate the role of good email etiquette in professional communication.

On the Moodle site (Week 2 tile or under supporting documentation), read three documents How to email your lecturer, Writing effective email and email etiquette and Email quality worksheet. Then, analyse the structure and organisation of the sample email provided on the next page. Finally, write your analysis discussing the following points:

How the email meets or misses elements of an effective email.

How the email could be further improved.

Could an alternative communication method have been used instead of email? If yes, which one and why? If not, why?

*Please note that you are not required to rewrite the email but only discuss the above points.

In your response, cite 2-3 references about email etiquette. The approximate length of your submission should be about 500-600 words, excluding the references.

Sample Email

Submit this task in Microsoft Word format (.docx file) to Moodle.

The Harvard referencing style is to be used for any reference sources that you use. The Abridged Harvard Referencing Style Guide 2022 is available from your MYCQU portal. Useful information about academic integrity can be found at https://cqunilife.com/2020/01/07/do-you-understand-academic-integrity/

Task 2 (10 marks)

Requirements:

In this part, you are required to utilise the ARE (Analyse, Research and Evaluate) model to develop a mind map. The specific activities that you need to undertake are:

Analyse an ICT-related problem or issue, finding out what needs to be researched in order to address it. Note: Your lecturer will provide a list of acceptable problems/isues for you to choose. DO NOT choose a problem/issue that is not authorised by your lecturer.

Research five relevant, reliable and reputable sources of information on your problem or issue and link these to the themes you have defined in your analysis of the problem/issue. References should be from 2022 onwards.

Evaluate the evidence to bring it together so that it begins to answer your problem/addresses your issue.

Once you have undertaken the above activities, draw a mind map using an online tool such as Miro or MindMup. The mindmap should include the main problem you analysed, the main themes identified, and the five references. You are only required to submit your mind map.

Submit the mind map in Adobe pdf format to Moodle.

Marking Criteria for Part A Tasks 1 & 2

2. Assessment 2 - Part B - Written submission (20 marks) Due by Friday, Week 7 (11:55 pm)

Requirements:

In this part, you need to visit an Australian job search website and look for an entry-level role in Information Technology/Information Systems that would be your target job upon graduation.

Popular job sites in Australia include but are not limited to:

Seek.com.auCareerone.com.au (powered by monster.com)

Indeed.com.auJora.com.auAdzuna.com.auOnce you find a job of your choice/interest, then you need to complete the following tasks:

IMPORTANT: Your chosen job MUST be based on a current job advertisement. You will need to provide evidence of this job in your submission.

Task 1 (Job Cover Letter + Resume): 5 marks

In this task, you are required to:

- Write a one-page job cover letter to express your interest in the position you shortlisted; and

- Prepare a two-page resume to support the shortlisted job.

Task 2 (Comparison Table): 8 marks

In this task, you are required to create a comparison table with four columns and populate it with the following details.

- The first column of the table should contain the qualities and skills desired by the job you selected.

- The second column should include the qualities and skills you currently have.

- The third column should list qualities and skills you do not have for this particular job.

- The fourth column should outline how you plan to bridge the shortfall or gap in your skills over the next 24 months (Bullet points are acceptable in this column).

See the comparison tables template below:

Qualities and skills desired by the

position Qualities and skills that I currently

possess Qualities and skills gap/shortfall How I plan to bridge the

skills gap/shortfall over the next 24 months

Add rows to suit your response Task 3 (One-page reflection statement): 7 marks

In this part, you are required to outline how you plan to bridge the shortfall or gap in your skills over the next 24 months to apply for your chosen job/position. The focus should be on how you will gain ticular kills, for example, by undertaking certain units within or outside the university, self-study, undertaking project units or gaining work experience through the internship unit. Identify at least three different ways and discuss them.

Note: At the end of your document (in the Appendix), provide the hyperlink (URL) and screenshots of your shortlisted job. Screenshots are important as some job listings disappear after the due date. This is especially important as you can use the same shortlisted job for the report in Assessment 3 (Part A).

Submit the Microsoft Word file (.docx file) to Moodle.

The Harvard referencing style is to be used for any reference sources that you use. The Abridged Harvard Referencing Style Guide 2022 is available from your MYCQU portal. Useful information about referencing and avoiding plagiarism can be found at https://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/services-and-facilities/referencing

Please ensure that all your submissions are coherent, display proper sentence formation, and are free of grammatical, punctuation and typographical errors.

Marking Criteria for Part B Tasks 1, 2 & 3