A 1500-word business report based on one of the topics outlined in the annotated bibliography What Produce a research report of 1500 words relating to one of the topics listed for the annotated...

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   A 1500-word business report based on one of the topics outlined in the annotated bibliography

   
   

   What

   
   

   Produce a research report of 1500 words relating to one of the topics listed for the annotated bibliography.

   
   

   Why

   
   

   Reports aim to clearly transmit information about a topic that has been compiled as a

   
   

   result of research and analysis to a specific audience. As such, it is an essential communication skill.

   
   

   Your report should include headings; you must include at least10 relevant academic/crediblereferences (2008+). The reportmust not exceed 1500 words, it should be 1.5 spaced, 11pt font, with Margins 2.5cm. Include all in text and end text references as per the Murdoch guidelineshttp://library.murdoch.edu.au/Students/Referencing/. You must use APA referencing.

   
   

   Attaching rubric and the annotated bibliography with this.

   
   

Microsoft Word - MBS521_Group Report_Marking Guide.docx MBS521 Marking Rubric – Group Report Criteria Unacceptable Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Executive Summary No executive summary is included. Executive summary is unclear, and poorly structured. Executive summary is somewhat unclear. A summary of the issue/s is provided. Some focus on the actions required by executives is given. Executive summary is clear. A clear summary of the issue/s is provided. Actions and/or recommendations are outlined but require greater emphasis. Executive summary is clear and concise. Actions and/or recommendations are clearly outlined. Introduction Introduction is not included. Introduction is unclear and does not outline the report structure. Introduction is fairly clear, outlines the report structure. Introduction does not fit the topic within the broader academic literature. Introduction is clear, outlines the report structure. Introduction positions the topic within the broader academic literature. A hook is used to attract the reader. Introduction is clear, succinct and outlines the structure of the report. Introduction positions the topic within the broader academic literature. An interesting hook is used to attract the reader. Definition of Key terms Key term/s are not defined. Some key terms are defined. Definitions don’t draw on academic literature to explain the key terms and concepts. Some key terms are defined. Definitions draw on some academic literature to explain the key terms and concepts. Key terms are defined. Definitions draw on some recent academic literature to explain the key terms and concepts. Key terms are clearly defined. Definitions draw on recent academic literature to explain and articulate the key terms and concepts. Identification of the Issues No discussion of what the issues are. Limited discussion of what the issues are. Some discussion of the issues, which draws on academic literature. Discussion of what the issues are, which draws on recent academic literature. Comprehensive coverage of the consequences of the issues. Draws on significant recent academic literature. Recommendations No recommendations are provided. Recommendations are not well considered, or lack detail and justification. Recommendations are provided, but not all are well justified. Recommendations are mostly well considered. They take into account some of the issues identified. Priority of the recommendations is not considered. Recommendations are well considered. They take into account the issues identified. They clearly support other sections of the report. Priority of the recommendations is well considered. Academic Skills Very limited reference to academic research. 8+ references to recent and relevant academic research. 10+ relevant references used, but only 8+ are recent and relevant academic sources. 10+ references to recent and relevant academic research. 13+ recent (yr 2008+) academic articles are used. Formatting & Referencing In-text and End-text contains many serious errors. Referencing is very poor and does not follow APA guidelines. Cover page and table of contents are unprofessional. In-text and End-text contains a number of serious errors. Referencing is poor and does not follow APA guidelines. Cover page and table of contents are basic. In-text and End-text contains minor errors. Referencing is adequate. Not all APA guidelines are followed. Cover page and table of contents are good. In-text and End-text contains a few very minor errors. Referencing is good. Most APA referencing guidelines are followed. Cover page and table of contents are professional. In-text and End-text contains no errors. Referencing is very good. APA referencing guidelines are followed. Cover page and table of contents are professional. NB:/ All aspects are NOT equally weighted; marks are given for the report overall. Comments: Mark: /25