QCD110 Final Research Report Criteria Sheet Weighting: 30% Name: Student number:
QCD110 Final Research Report Criteria Sheet Weighting: 30% Name: Student number:
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Organisation
15% Organisation enhances understanding and very accurately adheres to the required structure and length. Organisation accurately adheres to the required structure and length.
Organisation mostly adheres to the required structure and length.
Organisation attempts to adhere to the required structure and length. Organisation attempted, but does not adhered to the required structure and length. Organisation does not adhered to the required structure and length.
Content
50% Content is very relevant and supported by an insightful use of sources. Content is highly relevant and supported by a thorough use of sources.
Content is relevant and supported by a competent use of sources. Content is mostly relevant and supported by a satisfactory use of sources. Content has little relevance with limited use of sources for support. Content lacks relevance and has little to no use of the source.
Language
15% Language used is a mix of complex academic terminology and structures, used accurately and consistently. Language used is a mix of everyday and complex academic terminology and structures, used accurately and mostly consistently. Language used is a mix of everyday and complex structures, and used mostly accurately. Language used is mostly everyday rather than academic with some inaccuracies. Language used is mainly every day and limited in range with many inaccuracies than detract from meaning Little to no use of academic language with confusing inaccuracies that fail to express meaning.
Referencing
10%
Referencing accurately adheres to all QUT APA conventions in-text and on reference list Referencing adheres to QUT APA conventions in-text and on reference list Referencing adheres to most QUT APA conventions in-text and on reference list Referencing adheres to some QUT APA conventions in-text and on reference list Referencing attempts to adhere to QUT APA conventions in-text and on reference list Referencing does not adhere to QUT APA conventions in-text and on reference list.
Reflection
10% Reflection is insightful with relevant, detailed changes identified.
Reflection is comprehensive with relevant changes identified.
Reflection is mostly comprehensive with some relevant changes identified.
Reflection is attempted with general changes identified.
Reflection is limited with few changes identified.
Reflection is not evident with no changes identified.
QCD110 Final Research Report Rubric Descriptor Summary
Organisation
15% Organisational structure
Title page
Table of contents
Numeration
Headings
Header or footer
Word count
New page for each section
Page numbers
Standardised font
Appendix - Feedback and reflection form
Paragraph organisation
Content
50% 1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background
Opening paragraph of the report. It should include the following:
What the issue is (broad to narrow)
A citation to validate the importance of the semester topicWho the client isWhy the issue is important to the client
Date for the report to be finished
1.2 Purpose
The client's broad and narrow objective.
2.0 Discussion
Focused on the semester topicEach entry: 2 x supporting method with a citation.
3.0 Conclusions
Each entry:
Referring backwards to the subtopic
One idea from 2.0 is identified as the most significant + reason.
4.0 Recommendations
Introductory statement
Each entry:
Connect to an important idea from 3.0 Conclusions
Start with a strong imperative verb.
Describe a specific action that the client should undertake.
Justify why the client should implement this action.
Refer to a specific conclusion e.g. 3.1
Research
Clearly linked to supporting ideas, providing justification.
Academic, current (last 10 years) sources selected.
Language
15%
Coherent language
Grammar
Sentence clarity
Academic language
Integration e.g. Smith (2010) identifies
Language features
Referring backwards/forwards, signposts, connectives, language of argument, modality
Referencing conventions
10%
APA conventions
In-text citing
Referencing
Reflection
10% Reflective thinking
Feedback and reflection form:
Self-Assessment pre-submission against criterion
Peer assessment pre-submission
QCD110 Research Report
Task:
"Reports are used to help make decisions or account for actions. Reports use research to make recommendations for action" (QUT cite/write, 2020, para. 2).
You are required to prepare the initial part of the final research report which responds to the scenario below. Your report must be based on relevant and current academic secondary research only, using resources accessed via the QUT library catalogue. You will use feedback on this task to produce a higher quality final research report.
Scenario:
Society acknowledges that education can greatly improve the quality of life for both communities and individuals. This knowledge allows people to see the world through new eyes which opens up previously unknown possibilities. Seeking higher education can develop this insight and reveal potential opportunities for future success. Furthermore, students should choose their preferred field of study based on their academic strengths, interests and future career goals. The 21st century has brought about an increase in the number of students seeking higher education opportunities in Australia, particularly due to the wide array of disciplines available at Australian universities.
In order to succeed in an Australian university, international students need to learn content knowledge. However, just as importantly students must also develop skills related to their chosen discipline. Additionally, research by Emblen-Perry (2019) confirms the value of integrating universal skills when encouraging students academic success. Many skills may be generic and therefore cross-disciplinary, while others are specific to particular faculties and must be developed to successfully complete the course of study.
QUT College management has contracted you to investigate four academic skills which Diploma students require to be successful in their chosen faculty. Your analysis requires you, as the researcher, to argue why your selected academic skills are the most important for students in your faculty. As part of your investigation the client, Mr Ken Beutel, Director QUT College, requires recommendations which will identify how these skills should be delivered to Diploma students.
Select one of the following faculties that you are currently studying at QUT College:
Business
Creative Industries
Engineering
Health Sciences
Information Technology
References
Emblen-Perry, K. (2019). Closing graduates sustainability skills gaps by using the university as a live sustainability case study. In W. Leal Filho,
&U, Bardi (Eds.), Sustainability on university campuses: Learning, skills building and best practices. (1st ed.). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15864-4You are required to:
Explain the context and purpose of the report and justify using secondary evidence the importance of the semester topic. (1.0 Introduction).
Identify 4 academic skills (subtopics) that students require to be successful in your faculty area. Within each of the subtopics, identify two methods to show how students should perform this subtopic skill at university and justify using secondary evidence its importance for student faculty success. (2.0 Discussion).
Argue why one method within each subtopic skill is more important for success (3.0 Conclusions).
Develop recommendations that will assist the client to enhance these subtopic skills. (4.0 Recommendations).
Reflect on your work and gather peer feedback to improve the quality of your submission.
Show a draft of this assessment item the week before the due date.
Using the words of others:
You are required to have at least 7 academic sources in your reference list.
The sources should ONLY be accessed via the QUT Library Catalogue.
The best guide to avoid the possibility of plagiarism is to cite anytime that you use the words or ideas of others.
The minimum expectations for your Final report are
1 citation in 1.1 Background
2 citations in each 2.0 Discussion paragraph. In-text citations and the Reference list must be in the correct APA style. Use QUT Cite|Write APA to guide your formatting.
Final Research Report 3b
952561595Assessment item: Final research report
Length: Approx. 1400 words (of which 600-700 words are from the Preliminary research report)
Format: As below and per supplied template. Arial or Calibri 12 font with 1.5 line spacing throughout.
Weight: 30%
Due date: Week 11 Friday 19th May 2023 11:59 pm
00Assessment item: Final research report
Length: Approx. 1400 words (of which 600-700 words are from the Preliminary research report)
Format: As below and per supplied template. Arial or Calibri 12 font with 1.5 line spacing throughout.
Weight: 30%
Due date: Week 11 Friday 19th May 2023 11:59 pm
Final research report structure
Title page
Table of contents
Introduction (250 words)
1.1 Background
Opening paragraph of the report. It should include the following:
What the issue is (broad to narrow)
A citation to validate the importance of the semester topic
Client details
Why the issue is important to the client
Date for the report to be finished
1.2 Purpose
The client's broad and narrow objective.
2.0 Discussion (4 x 200 words)
2.1 Subtopic skill one:
This should include: A topic sentence that introduces the first subtopic and links it to the semester topic. Followed by, two key points (methods), each with supporting secondary evidence, justifying how they will lead to success.
2.2 Subtopic skill two:
This should include: A topic sentence that introduces the second subtopic and links it to the semester topic. Followed by, two key points (methods), each with supporting secondary evidence, justifying how they will lead to success.
2.3 Subtopic skill three:
This should include: A topic sentence that introduces the third subtopic and links it to the semester topic. Followed by, two key points (methods), each with supporting secondary evidence, justifying how they will lead to success.
2.4 Subtopic skill four:
This should include: A topic sentence that introduces the fourth subtopic and links it to the semester topic. Followed by, two key points (methods), each with supporting secondary evidence, justifying how they will lead to success.
Conclusions (4 x 60 words)
3.1Select one key point/method from 2.1 and argue why it is the most valuable in achieving success.
3.2Select one key point/method from 2.2 and argue why it is the most valuable in achieving success.
3.3Select one key point/method from 2.3 and argue why it is the most valuable in achieving success.
3.4Select one key point/method from 2.4 and argue why it is the most valuable in achieving success.
Recommendations (4 x 40 words)
Based on the analysis of the research it is recommended that the client undertake the following:
4.1 Recommend how the preferred key point/method from 3.1 should be developed.
4.2 Recommend how the preferred key point/method from 3.2 should be developed.
4.3 Recommend how the preferred key point/method from 3.3 should be developed.
4.4 Recommend how the preferred key point/method from 3.4 should be developed.
Reference list
Cite at least 7 academic sources dated within the last 10 years using APA 7th edition format.
Appendix
Feedback and reflection form
Use the report table on the next page to draft your final report.
QCD110 Report table
1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background Broad/general issue Narrow issue Citation(s) validating importance
Client details + importance Due date for report 1.2 Purpose The clients broad and narrow objective.
2.0 Discussion 2.1 Subtopic 1 2.2 Subtopic 2 2.3 Subtopic 3 2.4 Subtopic 4
Idea 1 Citation (quote, paraphrase) 2.1 Subtopic 1 2.2 Subtopic 2 2.3 Subtopic 3 2.4 Subtopic 4
Idea 2 Citation (quote, paraphrase) 3.0 Conclusions Subtopic 1 Subtopic 2 Subtopic 3 Subtopic 4
Most valuable idea 4.0 Recommendations Subtopic 1 Subtopic 2 Subtopic 3 Subtopic 4
Recommended action References Cite at least 7 academic sources left7620Complete this self-assessment and peer feedback prior to submitting this assessment task. All improvements identified by yourself and your peer should be made to your draft before submission. Self-assessment post-submission information will assist you in preparation for the final exam.
00Complete this self-assessment and peer feedback prior to submitting this assessment task. All improvements identified by yourself and your peer should be made to your draft before submission. Self-assessment post-submission information will assist you in preparation for the final exam.
QCD110 3B Final report feedback and reflection form Name: Student Number:
Criterion Standard 5
Self-Assessment pre-submission against criterion
Peer assessment pre-submission
Student name: ______________
Student number: ___________ Self-assessment post-submission reflecting on tutor feedback and performance.
(This column is completed after receiving your grade. It will require you to access and read your tutor feedback.)
Content 50%
Relevant content supported by a competent use of sources.
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background
Opening paragraph of the report. It should include the following:
What the issue is (broad to narrow)
A citation to validate the importance of the main topic
Client details + importance
Date for the report to be finished
1.2 Purpose
The client's broad and narrow objective.
2.0 Discussion
Focused on the semester topic
Each entry: 2 x supporting key points/ methods - each with a citation.
3.0 Conclusions
Each entry: 1 x supporting key point/method argued as most valuable.
4.0 Recommendations
Each entry: 1 x specific action as to how the preferred key point/method should be developed.
Research
Integrated and clearly linked to supporting methods, providing justification.
Academic, current (last 10 years) sources selected.
Do you feel you have met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: _____
Describe what you did well:
Explain what you could improve:
Has this student met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: __
Describe what this student did well:
Explain what this student could improve: What aspect of this criterion do you need to improve?
How will you improve on this skill?
Language 10%
Academic language use is a mix of simple and complex structures, and used mostly accurately.
Coherent language
Grammar
Sentence clarity
Academic language
Language features
Modality, argument, pronoun referencing, repetition, synonymy. Do you feel you have met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: _____
Describe what you did well:
Explain what you could improve:
Has this student met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: __
Describe what this student did well:
Explain what this student could improve: What aspect of this criterion do you need to improve?
How will you improve on this skill?
QCD110 RESEARCH SCAFFOLD TABLE: Student name: Student number:
Subtopic skill 1
Report question Question elements to assist search Skills students university success
Possible synonyms Full reference entry/ies (APA 7th edition) including DOI/URL Search terms used to find this/these sources Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
A minimum of 1 secondary source in-text citation is required for each 2.0 Discussion subtopic paragraph in 3a.
A minimum of 2 secondary source in-text citations are required for each 2.0 Discussion subtopic paragraph in 3b.
QCD110 RESEARCH SCAFFOLD TABLE: Student name: Student number:
Subtopic skill 2
Report question Question elements to assist search Skills students university success
Possible synonyms Full reference entry/ies (APA 7th edition) including DOI/URL Search terms used to find this/these sources Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
A minimum of 1 secondary source in-text citation is required for each 2.0 Discussion subtopic paragraph in 3a.
A minimum of 2 secondary source in-text citations are required for each 2.0 Discussion subtopic paragraph in 3b.
QCD110 RESEARCH SCAFFOLD TABLE: Student name: Student number:
Subtopic skill 3
Report question Question elements to assist search Skills students university success
Possible synonyms Full reference entry/ies (APA 7th edition) including DOI/URL Search terms used to find this/these sources Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
A minimum of 1 secondary source in-text citation is required for each 2.0 Discussion subtopic paragraph in 3a.
A minimum of 2 secondary source in-text citations are required for each 2.0 Discussion subtopic paragraph in 3b.
QCD110 RESEARCH SCAFFOLD TABLE: Student name: Student number:
Subtopic skill 4
Report question Question elements to assist search Skills students university success
Possible synonyms Full reference entry/ies (APA 7th edition) including DOI/URL Search terms used to find this/these sources Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
Notes from source:
Page or paragraph number Direct copy from source:
Your paraphrase of this idea (focusing on a method):
A minimum of 1 secondary source in-text citation is required for each 2.0 Discussion subtopic paragraph in 3a.
A minimum of 2 secondary source in-text citations are required for each 2.0 Discussion subtopic paragraph in 3b.
Title
Client: ***
Position title: ***
Organisation: ***
Researcher: ***
Organisation: ***
Due date: ***
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction1
1.1 Background1
1.2 Purpose1
2.0 Discussion2
2.1 Heading (Subtopic 1) 2
2.2 Heading (Subtopic 2) 2
2.3 Heading (Subtopic 3) 2
2.4 Heading (Subtopic 4) 2
3.0 Conclusions3
3.1 3
3.2 3
3.33
3.4 3
4.0 Recommendations4
4.1 4
4.2 4
4.34
4.4 4
References5
Appendix6
1.0 Introduction
Background
Globalisation has had a dramatic influence on the way in which businesses achieve growth and market dominance. Corporate success now relies on institutions adopting practices to meet the demands of these new challenges. While organisations employ varied methods to increase success, employee performance is often acknowledged to be the most crucial. This is essential for both companies and individual workers to recognise, as strategies to enhance employee skills will directly relate to an organisations profits. Employees who can demonstrate effective communication skills are the driving force of any company. Moran et al. (2011) identify that for a company to have an advantage over their competition they must have workers who recognise and adopt superior communication competency. Ultimately, employees who enhance their communication ability will not only influence their individual success but also the success of the company they work for. ACME Business services sees this obligation as vital and because of this they are interested in ways to increase their employee success. This issue is of particular importance to Ms Yamada who has requested a report researching this topic, which is due for submission on 14th September 2019.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this report is to analyse the importance of communication skills that are required for success in *** industry. The client will then use this information to create professional development resources to improve this workplace competency.
2.0 Discussion
2.1 Feedback
Demonstrating effective feedback is a vital communication skill for the success of education professionals. Firstly, Webb (2014, p. 110) argues that feedback must be personal to gain the most benefit. Based on this evidence educators should develop this skill by targeting their feedback towards the individual needs of fellow teaching staff. Thisis an important aspect of working as many teachers rely on advice from colleagues to improve their performance. Promoting an open, trusting relationship can ensure the advice is valued when giving personal feedback. Often, reciprocal feedback strengthens this relationship. Therefore, a teacher who has this communication skill is likely to contribute to higher quality work being performed as well as increase the consistency of information for students. Secondly, evidence confirms that feedback must be 'ongoing', which ensures its value in the workplace (Schultz, 2015, p. 13). This is crucial for educators to recognise, as the checking of initial feedback can assess whether the advice was understood and acted upon. Educational professionals who demonstrate this method of communication often increase confidence among colleagues which promotes individual initiative. This can be reinforced by gradually increasing a colleagues ability to self-monitor and reduce their dependence on feedback from others. Therefore, feedback that is both personal and ongoing is a valuable communication skill which can increase the likelihood of success in the education profession.
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.0 Conclusions
3.1
While both aspects of feedbackcan achieve successful communication, research confirms that ongoing feedbacktends to be the most vital. The main reason is that teachers who receive consistent feedback are likely to be more secure in their own knowledge which leads to increased independence. Therefore, feedback that is ongoing is a valuable skill which can increase the likelihood of successful communication in the education industry.
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.0 Recommendations
Based on the discussion research and conclusions, the following recommendations are made to ACME Business Services:
4.1
Partner teachers with a feedback colleague each semester and schedule regular sessions where feedback is given and received. Subsequent feedback sessions evaluate the benefit and understanding of feedback offered in the previous session. (Refer to conclusion 3.1)
4.2
4.3
4.4
References
***
Appendix
QCD110 Analytical report feedback and reflection form Name: Student Number:
Criterion Standard 5
Self-Assessment pre-submission against criterion
Peer assessment pre-submission
Student name: ______________
Student number: ___________ Self-assessment post-submission reflecting on tutor feedback and performance.
(This column is completed after receiving your grade. It will require you to access and read your tutor feedback.)
Content 50%
Relevant content supported by a competent use of sources.
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background
Opening paragraph of the report. It should include the following:
What the issue is (broad to narrow)
A citation to validate the importance of the semester topic
Client details + importance
Date for the report to be finished
1.2 Purpose
The client's broad and narrow objective.
2.0 Discussion
Focused on the semester topic
Each entry: 2 x supporting key points/ methods - each with a citation.
3.0 Conclusions
Each entry: 1 x supporting key point/method argued as most valuable.
4.0 Recommendations
Each entry: 1 x specific action as to how the preferred key point/method should be developed.
Research
Integrated and clearly linked to supporting methods, providing justification.
Academic, current (last 10 years) sources selected.
Do you feel you have met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: _____
Describe what you did well:
Explain what you could improve:
Has this student met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: ____
Describe what this student did well:
Explain what this student could improve: What aspect of this criterion do you need to improve?
How will you improve on this skill?
Language 10%
Academic language use is a mix of simple and complex structures, and used mostly accurately.
Coherent language
Grammar
Sentence clarity
Academic language
Language features
Modality, argument, pronoun referencing, repetition, synonymy. Do you feel you have met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: _____
Describe what you did well:
Explain what you could improve: Has this student met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: ____
Describe what this student did well:
Explain what this student could improve:
What aspect of this criterion do you need to improve?
How will you improve on this skill?
Title
Client: ***
Title: ***
Organisation: ***
Researcher: ***
Organisation: ***
Due date: ***
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction1
1.1 Background1
1.2 Purpose1
2.0 Discussion2
2.1 Heading (Subtopic 1) 2
2.2 Heading (Subtopic 2) 2
2.3 Heading (Subtopic 3) 2
2.4 Heading (Subtopic 4) 2
3.0 Conclusions3
3.1 3
3.2 3
3.33
3.4 3
4.0 Recommendations4
4.1 4
4.2 4
4.34
4.4 4
References5
Appendix6
1.0 Introduction
Background
1.2 Purpose
2.0 Discussion
2.1 Subtopic skill
2.2 Subtopic skill
2.3 Subtopic skill
2.4 Subtopic skill
3.0 Conclusions
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.0 Recommendations
Based on the discussion research and conclusions, the following recommendations are made to [Insert client name here]:
4.1
*** (Refer to conclusion 3.1)
4.2
4.3
4.4
References
***
Appendix
QCD110 Analytical report feedback and reflection form Name: Student Number:
Criterion Standard 5
Self-Assessment pre-submission against criterion
Peer assessment pre-submission
Student name: ______________
Student number: ___________ Self-assessment post-submission reflecting on tutor feedback and performance.
This column is completed after receiving your grade. It will require you to access and read your tutor feedback.)
Content 50%
Relevant content supported by a competent use of sources.
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background
Opening paragraph of the report. It should include the following:
What the issue is (broad to narrow)
A citation to validate the importance of the semester topic
Client details + importance
Date for the report to be finished
1.2 Purpose
The client's broad and narrow objective.
2.0 Discussion
Focused on the semester topic
Each entry: 2 x supporting key points/ methods - each with a citation.
3.0 Conclusions
Each entry: 1 x supporting key point/method argued as most valuable.
4.0 Recommendations
Each entry: 1 x specific action as to how the preferred key point/method should be developed.
Research
Integrated and clearly linked to supporting methods, providing justification.
Academic, current (last 10 years) sources selected.
Do you feel you have met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: _____
Describe what you did well:
Explain what you could improve:
Has this student met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: ___
Describe what this student did well:
Explain what this student could improve:
What aspect of this criterion do you need to improve?
How will you improve on this skill?
Language 10%
Academic language use is a mix of simple and complex structures, and used mostly accurately.
Coherent language
Grammar
Sentence clarity
Academic language
Language features
Modality, argument, pronoun referencing, repetition, synonymy. Do you feel you have met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: _____
Describe what you did well:
Explain what you could improve:
Has this student met this criterion at a grade of 5 standard? Yes/No. Above/Below? Standard: ___
Describe what this student did well:
Explain what this student could improve:
What aspect of this criterion do you need to improve?
How will you improve on this skill?
