First Name, SURNAME, Cohort, Unit 3 Major
UNIT 3: MANAGING IN: ETHICS & CAREER MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
MAJOR ASSIGNMENT – ASSESSMENT RESPONSE SHEET FOR RESEARCH READING & WORKPLACE ANALYTICAL REPORTParticipants – complete your details and submit this sheet with your minor assignment, which includes Part 1 and Part 2 of your assignment. Your Assessor will provide feedback and your grade on this sheet.
Participant to completeParticipant’s name: / State/Territory:
Participant’s email:
Date of submission:
Assessor to complete
Assessor’s name: / Mark: /100
Part 1: Research Reading Assessment /20
Research method (your evaluation of research method)Credibility (evaluation of author credibility, qualifications and article reference list)
Evidence (evaluation of evidence [data] used in the article)
Findings (summary of the main points found by the research and comments on same)
Application (initial ideas on how this topic relates to your workplace)
General comments (in particular what the participant would need to do to get a higher mark and what has been done well)
Assessors to make comments and corrections in the document using track changes, and provide written comments above for each section.
PART 2: Workplace Evaluation Report Assessment /80
Report format – includes ALL sections of a report as per detailed explanation in Section 5.5.2 of this Guide
Detailed application to workplace
Reference to the wider current, scholarly, literature
Input from 5 -10 other people
Recommendations provide specific detailed action items.
General comments (what the participant needs to do for a higher mark and what has been done well)
Assessors to make comments and corrections in the document using track changes, and provide written comments above for each section.
Note up to 5 marks can be deducted from the mark for the report in Part 2 for:
§ lack of proofreading
§ poor expression
§ poor structure
§ poor presentation
§ incorrect reference format
§ not sticking to word limit (+/– 10%).
Participants – see over page for your Assignment Check List and Declaration, which you are required to complete before submitting your assignment.
(Double click the shaded box, select <Checked> in Default Value. Click <OK>
Have you:
Completed the participant details?
Answered all parts of the question? Added analysis and theory?
Added a reference list?
Pages numbered?
Used 12-point font?
Justified the text?
Double-spaced?
Spell checked and grammar checked?
Inserted word count after Part 2? (Word count excludes reference list and title)
Name, cohort, unit and assignment information should all be included in the header (doing this excludes this information from the word count)
Proofread a hard copy?
Included the Assessment Response and Marking Criteria sheets at the front of your assignment (a single document in word 2003)?
Participants, please complete
PARTICIPANT DECLARATION(Double click the shaded box, select <Checked> in Default Value. Click <OK>
I am aware of the University's policy on Academic Integrity, and, except where appropriately acknowledged, this assignment is my own work, has been expressed in my own words and has not previously been submitted for assessment.
UNIT 3 Major - MARKING CRITERIA SHEET
Criterion / Fail0-49 / Pass
50-64 / Credit
65-74 / Distinction
75-84 / High Distinction
85-100
Understanding / Incorrect or incomplete understanding of the factors affecting the validity & credibility of the research and how to apply this to their workplace. / Basic understanding of the factors affecting the validity & credibility of the research and how to apply this to their workplace but limitations. / Sound understanding of the factors affecting the validity & credibility of the research and how to apply this to their workplace. Standard range and appropriate choice of examples in application to the workplace. / Deeper understanding of the factors affecting the validity & credibility of the research and how to apply this to their workplace. Awareness of different perspectives comes through clearly in the practical application to the workplace. / Nuanced and in-depth understanding of the factors affecting the validity & credibility of the research and how to apply this to their workplace. Examination and integration of different perspectives into the practical application to the workplace.
Analysis / Confuses fact with opinion and/or little evidence of critical & analytical ability. Practical application to the workplace & use of input from others is mainly descriptive and does not demonstrate analytical skills. / Some identification of the assumptions and/or limitations of context & research method. Practical application to the workplace & use of input from others moves beyond description into basic analysis. / Adequately identifies assumptions & some evidence of critical awareness through recognition of the level of rigour in the research, as demonstrated in the practical application to the workplace & use of input from others. / Able to compare, contrast and critique research methods and findings and demonstrate their application in the workplace. Some evaluation of evidence or positions & use of input from others. / Able to critique and evaluate a range of theories, research methods and relevant literature. Evidence of synthesis and/or original thought clearly comes through the practical application to the workplace & use of input from others.
Argument / Very little or incoherent argument. Does not use evidence or examples in support of views. Lacking coherent recommendations for action. / Opinions expressed but not fully developed as an argument. Examples and evidence not specifically linked to overall argument or may be misunderstood. Recommendations for action unclear or not fully explained. / Statement of argument made but not well developed through body of text. Links between examples and evidence and overall argument may not be clear. Recommendations for action adequate. / Clear statement of argument which is supported by reasonable evidence. Recommendations for action clear and relevant. / Argument supported by convincing and integrated evidence and/or examples. Clear ‘case’ is built and argument ‘signposted’. Recommendations for action fully developed.
Style & presentation / Does not comply with required format or style requirements. Language may be unclear or contain significant errors. Lacks a coherent structure. / Complies with required format or style requirements. May be minor errors in language but meaning clear. Structure shows an adequate understanding. / Good example of format or style. Language clear and unambiguous. Structure is coherent. / Excellent example of format or style. Clear and precise use of language and structure to convince reader. / As for D plus high level of engagement of reader through compelling use of language.
Unit 3 Major Assignment Template Page 1 of 5
First Name, SURNAME, Cohort, Unit 3 Major
unit 3: Managing In: Ethics & Career ManagemENt in the Public Sector
MAJOR ASSIGNMENT – PART 1: RESEARCH READING TEMPLATEParticipants – use this template for your research reading report. Delete the prompters from the template headings (the parts in brackets) before you submit. Also, insert your details in the header of your research reading report.
Participant’s name:Position, section, organisation:
Reading (Full citation required including author, title, date, publication details, page numbers etc. in correct format as per Section 5 of this guide. This section is not counted in the word count)
Research method (Your evaluation of research method issues such as size of the research sample; the methods used e.g. survey; how general or relevant the results are to other employees, workplaces, industries.)
Credibility of author and sources (Your evaluation of author credibility and qualifications and article’s reference list.)
Evidence (Your evaluation of evidence (data) used in the article.). Page (identify the page numbers that relate to the evidence you find in the right hand column)
Findings (Summary and your comments on the main points the research found.)
Application (Your initial ideas on how this topic relates to your workplace and Work Based Project.)
Other relevant references on the same topic (This section is not counted in the word count.)
delete the prompters (in Italics) prior to submission.
Unit 3 Major Assignment Template Page 1 of 5