900 words D grade
Assessment Description Question 1: from week one’s content (300 words worth 10 marks) Explain one of the three types of barriers in communication (mechanical noise, semantics or psychological) Analyse some examples of the type of barrier you described and explain what you would do to reduce the impact of this barrier in a communication situation. Question 2: from week two’s content (300 words worth 10 marks) What is assertive communication? Give a general overview. Also, briefly explain the difference between non-assertive, assertive and aggressive behaviours and then explain how developing assertive behaviour could improve your performance in the workplace. Question 3: from week three’s content (300 words worth 10 marks) Explain what is nonverbal communication, select and describe one of the behaviour scopes (chronemics, kinesics, haptics, proxemics or vocalics) and how you could use this behaviour to improve your communication competence. Assessment Instructions The assessment does not require an introduction, conclusion or table of contents. Please refer to the marking criteria to assist as a guideline to help you complete the tasks. KBS presentation guidelines: Arial, size 11 font, 1.5 spacing Submission: PDF and submit to Turnitin by the due date. Late submissions will incur a late penalty. Reference guide: Your key reference should be the weekly chapter reading and referencing should be in the Harvard style – please refer to Kaplan’s ‘Harvard Referencing Guide’. Word Limits for Written Assessments Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at which that limit is exceeded. Assessment Marking Guide Marks Grade Evaluation criteria: Each question will be marked out of 10 using the following marking rubrics: 85 – 100% 8.5-10 marks High Distinction · Clearly understands topics and gives comprehensive definitions · All aspects of the discussion are relevant · Analysis demonstrates comprehensive understanding and valid judgement · Discussion is supported by a substantial range of credible and current sources (references) · Sentences and paragraphs are well structured and clear so the reader can focus on what is written. · Vocabulary is professional, appropriate and extensive · Grammar, spelling and punctuation are flawless, which allows the reader to focus on the message. · Document professionally presented in terms of KBS guidelines and assignment instructions • No plagiarism 75 – 84% 7.5-8.4 marks Distinction · Clearly understands topic and gives a good analysis of the definitions · Most aspects of the discussion are relevant · Analysis demonstrates an in-depth understanding and sound judgement · Discussion is supported by a wide range of credible and current sources (references) · Sentences and paragraphs are consistently well structured · Vocabulary is comprehensive · Minimal errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation · Document professionally presented in terms of KBS guidelines and assignment instructions with minimal exceptions · No plagiarism 65 – 74% 6.5-7.4 Marks Credit · Understands topic and gives sound definitions · Some aspects of the discussion are relevant · Analysis demonstrates a sound understanding and judgement · Discussion is supported by a range of credible and current sources (references) · Sentences and paragraphs are mainly well structured · Vocabulary is sound · Some errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation · Document professionally presented in terms of KBS guidelines and assignment instructions with some exceptions · No plagiarism 50 – 64% 5-6.4 marks Pass · Shows some understanding of the topic and provides definitions · Aspects of the discussion are sometimes relevant · Analysis demonstrates some understanding and judgement · Discussion is supported by some sources (references) but not always credible and current · Sentences and paragraphs are readable but with grammatical errors · Vocabulary is limited · Substantial errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation · Document professionally presented in terms of KBS guidelines and assignment instructions with a number of exceptions · No apparent incidents of plagiarism 0 – 49% 0-4.5 marks Fail · Shows limited understanding basic or no definitions · Meaning is unclear · Many of the aspects of the discussion are not relevant · Analysis does not demonstrate an understanding and provide judgement · Discussion is not supported by credible and current sources (does not use any references) · Comments are poorly structured and unclear · Many grammatical, vocabulary and spelling errors · The main points and new technical terms are not explained, or are ambiguous · Document poorly presented and does not comply with KBS guidelines and assignment instructions · Evidence of plagiarism /30 Total mark Page 1 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Page 1 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Page 1 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline