Subject: Business Communication

Subject: Business Communication

Assessment: Forming an Argument

Length : UPTO A PAGE

References : Using atleast 5-7 academic and industry sources (references in APA styles) note: references not part of count words.

Due Date: 25/03/2024

Assessment Task

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

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:

Appraise your ability to critically evaluate academic and other research to form an argument on the topic that was used in Assessment 1A and which has been supported by evidence.

Enhance your writing skills so they are able to form persuasive and convincing arguments and communicate them effectively.

You may use the resources used in Assessment 1 Part A- Annotated Bibliography to support your arguments.

TASK INSTRUCTIONS

1. Write a critical argument up to a page on the topic selected in Assessment 1 Part A.

2. Use the annotated bibliography resources from Assessment 1 Part A for sourcing evidence and ideas for your argument. Review the resources critically and select at least 5 to be used as references for this assessment.

3. 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 and financial argument in favour, or against, utilizing the communications solution in the modern workplace.

Make a clear point and justify it.

4. 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.

5. Please use at least 5 in-text citations. Indicate logical connections and use connecting words.

RUBRICS (A GUIDE FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT REPORT)

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.

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. Show evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence.

Effective Communication Percentage forthis criterion = (15%) :-

Expertly presented; the presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas. Engages and sustains audiences interest in the topic and demonstrates a persuasive and convincing argumentation.

Reference list

It is essential that you use appropriate APA style 7th edition for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage.

7. Report Format and Layout

o The report should use font Arial or Calibri 11 point, should be line spaced at 1.5 for ease of reading and page numbers on the bottom of each page.

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