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| COURSE: Master of Business (Research) | |
| Unit: | Foundational Skills for Academic Research |
| Unit Code: | BUS600 |
| Type of Assessment: | Assessment 3 – Presentation |
| Unit Learning Outcomes addressed: | a) Analyse and reflect critically on a range of materials and sources presented in written, spoken, visual and numerical format.
b) Describe and discuss the key features, constituent process, and constraints of academic research. c) Communicate ideas and concepts in language and structure appropriate to an academic research context. d) Articulate and express ideas and information in the academic format as specified by the Excelsia College minimum academic standards, including appropriate use of the APA referencing style. e) Understand the personal, intellectual, and practical requirements for successful research at a postgraduate level. |
| Criteria for Assessment: | • Understanding of the journal article
• Evidence of analysis • Organisation and Use of visual aids • Non-verbal & Verbal delivery |
| Assessment Task: | Each student is required to select one empirical, peer-reviewed journal article and prepare PowerPoint slides to be submitted online in week 12. This should be a different paper from the one used for assessments one and two. You are required to record your voice whiles presenting and submit it via the lecturer’s email address. Maximum 15 slides. Your PPT slides should be centered on the following:
1. Problem of the study (The reason behind the study) 2. Theoretical basis (Theories used by the author(s)) 3. Logical reasoning 4. Methodology used in the paper (Quantitative, qualitative or mixed and the analytical tools used) 5. Findings of the study 6. Limitations and future research direction 7. Opinion about the study (Focus on a. whether the study achieved its intended objectives. b. relevance of the theory used. c. appropriateness of the methodology) |
| Submission Date: | Week 12 |
| Total Mark & Weighting: | 25 marks | 25% |
Marking criteria
| criteria | High Distinction | Distinction | Credit | Pass | Fail |
| Understanding of the
project
5 marks |
Builds convincing argument showing how all key points are integrated
together
Uses examples to elaborate the key points and theory
5-4 marks |
Builds convincing argument showing how key issues, analysis and
recommendations are integrated together
3- 2.9 marks |
Includes all issues, analysis and
recommendations but with little elaboration
Not integrated with theory or are not justified
2.8-2.1 marks |
Includes some issues but analysis glossed over
The team seemed uncomfortable going beyond key facts.
2-1.9 marks |
Key points left out
No grasp of issues that faced the client. Overreliance on notes
1.0-0.0 marks |
| Evidence of analysis
10 marks |
Able to use references to back up claims and recommendations made
Recommendations clearly come from the analysis of the project.
8.5 – 10 marks
|
Evidence of extensive research and analysis: journals, prescribed text, other books, verified websites,
primary research
Used references to justify analysis
7.5 – 8.4 marks |
Background research and analysis of this is
clearly identifiable
The steps used are shown and some rationale for the development of recommendations provided
6.5 – 7.4 marks |
Steps used in the analysis are shown but little justification for why or how these are used to develop
recommendations
5.0 – 6.4 marks |
No references to any sources
Suggestions/recommendations just seem to appear.
0-4.9 marks |
| Organisation and Use of
visual aids
5 marks |
Ideas are clearly organized so the audience can follow them easily. The purpose of the presentation is clear in all stages and there is
seamless |
Main ideas are presented in a logical manner. The flow of the presentation is smooth between speakers.
|
Main ideas are presented in a logical manner. The flow of the presentation may be awkward. Group members demonstrate that they have worked on presentations as a | Ideas are not focused. The audience may have difficulty following the argument. The main points are difficult to identify. There is no transition between key points. It is awkward | No structure to the presentation
The audience cannot follow the sequence
No introduction or conclusion
Apparent that group is not working well together |
| the transition between speakers.
Graphics and text are well integrated into the presentation. Text is appropriate for the content and room size.
Visual presentation complements rather than dominates presentation
5-4 marks |
This shows that the group has worked
collaboratively
The text clearly summarises the key points. Graphics and text do not distract attention from the speaker or content. The use of visual aids is consistent across the entire presentation.
3- 2.9 marks |
whole. All group members take an equal share in the presentation.
Group uses graphics but often differs from the verbal presentation. Not summarised so presenters end up reading off-board.
Differing styles with differing speakers.
2.8-2.1 marks |
the transition between speakers.
The presentation appears to be done by individuals rather than groups.
Group uses graphics but is not supported by text or presentation. The text is too dense – too much info on the slide. Differing styles with differing speakers
2 marks-1.9 |
Group members missing (without valid reason) or not contributing
Presents content with no PowerPoint or overhead slides
1-0.0 marks
|
| Non-verbal
delivery
5 marks |
& | Verbal | Constantly looks at
audience
Shows enthusiasm for their own work and how this will help the client
All group members use a clear voice |
Generally, the presenter looks at the audience during a presentation
Shows expression consistent with presentation
Uses gestures to point out or highlight |
Occasionally looks at the audience during
presentation
Voice is generally clear
Generally, speaks directly to audience
|
Only focuses attention on one particular part of the audience, and does not
scan audience
Voice is low
|
Does not attempt to look at the audience at all, and reads notes the entire time
Distracting gestures (fidgeting) while presenting or waiting to present
Excessive use of filler words (e.g. um, er, ah, like) |
| and correct,
precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear
Acts in a very professional manner
5-4 marks |
presentation
materials
All voices are clear
3- 2.9 marks |
Some reading off the board
Some group members are difficult to understand because of rushed speech
2.8-2.1 marks |
Constantly talks to the board, not the
audience
Some use of filler words
Audience members have difficulty hearing
2 marks-1.9 |
Use of offensive language
Use of slang
1-0.0 marks |
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