financial markets - 750

Weight: 20%

Due date: Week 7, Friday 13th September 2019

Feedback mode: Will be provided with the grades

Learning Objectives Assessed

· Topics 1 to 5

· Students need to demonstrate the capacity to:

· Distil, scope and critically analyse problems.                       

· Use the technical tools and language of the field.                

· Recognise the uncertainty of business decision-making

· Approach problems with intellectual openness and curiosity.

· Communicate and collaborate effectively.

· Research and Reflect.

· Work to the ethical standards of the profession.

This assessment also includes  RMIT Micro Credential "Collaborating online" . Each student must complete the credential by the assignment deadline. This credential will help you to communicate and collaborate online effectively. BE AWARE that you ONLY HAVE TWO attempts at completing the credential and the credential represents 2 points out of the 20 points that this assessment carries.

Assignment task: What do I need to do?

Part 1: Individual Market View Report  (20%)

Actions

RMIT micro credential "Collaborating online"

· Complete the  RMIT micro credential "Collaborating online"

· Claim your badge by copying the badge from:  collaborating online micro credentia l  using the following instructions:  Claiming your badge and Copying the URL for Submission

Actions

· Provide a screen capture of your badge completion screen and a copy of the badge from the Information Literacy micro-credential

· place screen capture at top of your assignment page

· Link your badge to your LinkedIn profile if you have one

 

Submission

Each student in the group will receive an individual mark for this first part of the assignment (individual market view) and a group mark for the second part of the assignment (report).

1. The individual market view is due in week 7 and must be submitted on the course Canvas Friday 13th September 5 pm local time.

Your submission must contain the university prescribed cover sheet with the providing the following details:

· Your Student names and student numbers 

· Class attended

· Team name

· Details of the course

· Signature of the author of the Market View. 

Note: As you upload your assignment, note that it will be automatically transferred to the Turnitin website and screened for plagiarism issues.

A definition of plagiarism is provided in section "Academic Misconduct" at the end of this guide. If issues of plagiarism are detected potential academic sanctions will be taken, so please ensure that your work is free of plagiarism. If you have any doubt consult with your lecturer.

Penalties for late submission

Unless an extension has been granted by the course coordinator or the Special Consideration Unit, the penalty for late submission of an assignment: -  the mark awarded will be reduced by 10%(of the total assignment value) for each day (or part of a day) it is late. Assignments that are late by 7 days or more will not be marked and will be awarded zero marks.

Note: Extensions to submission deadlines beyond 7 days are allowed only as a result of a successful application for Special Consideration

 

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the presentation of work, an idea or creation of another person without appropriate referencing, as though it is one’s own.  Plagiarism can occur in oral and written presentations and is not acceptable.  The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged.  Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct, which carry a range of penalties including cancellation of results and exclusion from the course. 

Assessment Declaration (Links to an external site.)

Rubric

Market View Rubric (STAGE 1)

Market View Rubric (STAGE 1)
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeOrganisation Presentation - Objectives of the market view are clearly outlined. - The material presented is informative and follows a logical sequence.	2.0 to >1.5 Pts High mark Objectives clearly outlined. Logical sequence adhered to. 1.5 to >1.0 Pts average Objectives somewhat clearly outlined. Attempt at logical sequence. 1.0 to >0 Pts No Marks Objectives are not clearly outlined. No logical sequence adhered to.	2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeCurrency Selection and Conclusion - Clearly identify the currency pair being analysed. - Clearly present the forecasts for these pairs.	2.0 to >1.5 Pts High mark Currency pair clearly identified, forecasts clearly presented. 1.5 to >1.0 Pts average Currency pair somewhat clearly identified, attempt to clearly present forecast of pairs. 1.0 to >0 Pts No Marks Currency pair not clearly identified, forecasts not clearly presented.	2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeQuality of the Discussion - Information is professionally presented using information from quality sources (Eikon, professional magazine,...). - The argument is clean, clear and concise.	4.0 to >3.0 Pts High mark Information is of a professional standard and from quality sources. Arguments are clear and concise. 3.0 to >2.0 Pts average Information is of a somwhat professional standard and from quality sources. Attempt at clear and concise arguments. 2.0 to >0 Pts No Marks Information is not of a professional standard and not from quality sources. Arguments are not clear and concise.	4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeTheories and Arguments - Relevant theories are identified and applied correctly. - Evidence of economic analysis. - Use of Graphs, Figures, Diagrams. - Figures, Diagrams are properly labelled and clearly understandable. - Information was well communicated. - Use of appropriate terminology.	6.0 to >4.0 Pts High Mark Relevant theories are identified and applied correctly. - Evidence of economic analysis. - Use of Graphs, Figures, Diagrams. - Figures, Diagrams are properly labelled and clearly understandable. - Information was well communicated. - Use of appropriate terminology. 4.0 to >2.0 Pts average Relevant theories are somewhat identified and applied correctly. - some evidence of economic analysis. - some use of Graphs, Figures, Diagrams. - Figures, Diagrams are partially labelled and understandable. - Information was somewhat well communicated. - Some use of appropriate terminology. 2.0 to >0 Pts No Marks No evidence of the following: Relevant theories are identified and applied correctly. - Evidence of economic analysis. - Use of Graphs, Figures, Diagrams. - Figures, Diagrams are properly labelled and clearly understandable. - Information was well communicated. - Use of appropriate terminology.	6.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeReferencing - Consistent referencing style. - Used proper authentic sources as advised in the document. - Minimum of 4 references used.	4.0 to >3.0 Pts Full Marks Correct referencing style from appropriate sources. Minimum 4 references used. 3.0 to >1.5 Pts average Some evidence of correct referencing style from appropriate sources. Less than 4 references used. 1.5 to >0 Pts No description No evidence of correct referencing style from appropriate sources. No references used.	4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePreparation of group work - Collaborating Online Micro Credential - Completion of Micro Credential "Collaborating online" - Collection of the badge - Attachment of the badge to the market view submission	2.0 Pts High mark Successful completion of micro-credential 0.0 Pts No Marks Micro-credential not successfully completed.	2.0 pts
Total points: 20.0

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