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A topic related to communication

 Assessment Task

Select 10 resources on a topic related to communication and write a 1500-word annotated
bibliography summarizing the central theme and scope of the resources.


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



Context

Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of succinct analytical and reflective skills,
as well as informed online and library research. This assessment provides experience and
understanding of information literacy and the analysis and synthesis of a range of resources involved
in academic research and writing. In doing so, this assessment gives you an opportunity to develop
skills and knowledge in sourcing books, periodicals and other documents, as well as evaluating the
relevance, accuracy, and quality of the materials.



Instructions

1. A topic related to communication will be given to you by your Learning Facilitator in
Module 1.1. The selected topic will be posted in the Announcements section in
Blackboard.

This topic will form the basis for research for Assessment 1 Part A, Assessment 1 Part
B, Assessment 2 and Assessment 3.

ASSESSMENT 1 PART A BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MGT502 Business Communication

Assessment
Annotated Bibliography

Individual/Group
Individual

Length
1500 words

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.


Weighting
30%

Total Marks
100 marks
MGT502_Assessment_1_Part A_Brief_Annotated Bibliography_Module Due 3.1 Page 2 of 5
2. Apply your research skills to identify, select and analyse resources related t the
topic. Locate resources (books, periodicals, white papers and other documents) that
may contain useful information and ideas on the issue.


3. Briefly examine and review the resources and select 10 that represent a variety
of perspectives on the topic.


4. Write an annotation of 150 words for each resource, summarizing its’ central
theme and scope. The annotation should:

evaluate the authority or background of the author

comment on the intended audience

compare and contrast this work with another you have cited

explain how this work inform your topic


5. Please note that the issue and resources used in Assessment 1 Part A will also form
the basis for Assessment 1 Part B.


6. When writing the annotated bibliography, you are required to:

Include a title page with student details (i.e. student name, ID number, subject
code & name, assessment number and title).

Use at least 1 in-text citation per annotation.

Adhere to the word limit of 1500 words.


7. You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for
grading your assignment



Referencing

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

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