Career Research Report

BUS220 – Workplace Learning 2

Assessment item 10: Assignment 1: Career Research Report STREAM 3

ALLOCATION OF MARKS:

Task requirements

Allocation of marks

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5

INTRODUCTION 10

BODY

55

CONCLUSION

10

REFERENCING

10

PRESENTATION

10

TOTAL 100

% of your final grade 30%

BUS220 – Workplace Learning 2

Assessment item 10: Assignment 1: Career Research Report STREAM 3

MARKING CRITERIA High Distinction 85-100

Distinction 75 – 84.5

Credit 65 – 74.5

Pass 50 - 64.5

Fail 0 – 49.5

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Mark / 5

Indicates aim of the assignment Outline of report structure Main points previewed

Comprehensive, succinct purpose and significance of the main points are clearly explained and signposted through the report structure.

Provides a clear and concise summary of the report and a clear, concise identification of the main points.

Provides a summary of the report that identifies the significant aspects and how they inter- relate.

Attempts to identify the requirements, but does not draw out their significance in relation to the assignment.

Does not identify or provides only a limited identification of the requirements for the introduction.

INTRODUCTION: Mark / 10

Introduction identifies and describes the nature and purpose of the assignment

Comprehensively and succinctly identifies the nature and purpose of the assignment

Clearly and concisely identifies the nature and purpose of the assignment

Identifies the nature and purpose of the assignment

Attempts to identify the nature and purpose of the assignment

Does not identify or provides only a limited identification of the nature or purpose of the assignment

BODY: Mark / 55

Clear and comprehensive answers to the questions provided using references and personal insight.

Outstanding and insightful answers to the questions demonstrating extensive research and in-depth personal insight.

Clearly and concisely developed answers to the questions, evidence of broad research and developed personal insight

Answers provided are clear showing evidence of research and personal insight.

Answers provided are limited in their exploration and show limited research and personal insight.

Fails to provide clear and comprehensive answers to the questions and provides no references or personal insight.

Demonstrates soundness and thoroughness of your research

Information gathered is particularly relevant enabling depth and knowledge that are particularly pertinent demonstrating depth of research.

Information obtained demonstrates sound comprehension research.

Information provided has a reasonable depth of understanding and demonstrates soundness and thoroughness of research

Some information irrelevant; inadequate range/depth of research.

Information selected is not relevant or of poor quality and insufficient. Research is not logical, relevant or suitable.

CONCLUSION: Mark / 10

Main points summarised and linked to discussion.

Comprehensive, clear and concise summary provided.

Comprehensive summary provided.

Good, reasonably thorough summary provided.

Adequate but basic summary provided.

Little or no summary provided.

REFERENCING: Mark /10

APA 6 referencing of at least six different resources.

Both the in text and end reference list are consistent in terms of style and application of APA 6. Six or more references used.

The style is consistent throughout the text and end reference list. Application is still inconsistent with some points remaining unreferenced. 5 references

There is consistent style, but application is not consistent with some errors. 3 – 4 references used

There is an attempt to apply referencing, but style and application are inconsistent. 1 – 2 references used

There is limited or no attempt at in text or end of text referencing.

PRESENTATION: Mark / 10

Clear and appropriate structure

All paragraphs are appropriately structured so each contains a single

Paragraphs are mostly appropriately structured with logical use of

Paragraphs contain a single topic. Some are less well developed (fragments) or have

Paragraphs show some arrangement into related ideas but the topic is

Paragraph topics are unclear and there is little structure for ideas.

BUS220 – Workplace Learning 2

Assessment item 10: Assignment 1: Career Research Report STREAM 3

MARKING GUIDE EXPLANATIONS

• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A summary highlighting the aim of the report by outlining the report structure and previewing the main points

• INTRODUCTION

Introduction identifies and describes the nature and purpose of the assignment

• BODY

RESEARCH: Genuine research of three specific fields of employment in your discipline as outlined in section 1

Section 1:

• You are required to research three specific fields of employment in your discipline that you are interested in pursuing a career in.

• Your research should be undertaken with respects to discuss all aspects of the ‘field’ including the following: the nature of the work, the environment, the education, skills, training and personality traits required to be successful, average salaries, the labour market outlook, related position, typical employers, etc. Sources to use include: books, periodicals, newspapers, professional journals, and websites.

SOUNDNESS AND THOROUGHNESS: Soundness and thoroughness of your research of specific employer in each field.

Section 2:

• This section of the assignment required you to research a specific employer in each ‘field’ you have researched in section 1.

• You are required to include the following in your report the nature of the employer including the size of the organisation, its history, the organisational structure, its culture and/or mission, branches or subsidiaries, clients or customers, products or services, opportunities for

topic. Demonstrates a clear and logical progression of points, with clearly linked paragraphs

evidence and argument. Demonstrates a clear progression of points, and paragraphs mostly clearly linked.

more than one topic (overly long). Whilst a relationship between the points are clear, the essay has some missing links and/or structural errors

implicit or unclear. Paragraphs tend to be fragmented or overly long. Has a discernible structure, but lacks coherence

Paragraphs are fragmented or overly long. No discernible structure or progression of points.

Depth of reflection Writing demonstrates an in- depth reflection on personal career, including substantial supporting details and examples

Writing demonstrates a thorough reflection on personal career, including some supporting details and examples

Writing demonstrates a limited reflection on personal career, including minimal supporting details and examples

Writing demonstrates a minimal reflection on personal career, including a few supporting details and examples

Writing demonstrates lack of reflection on personal career, with no details.

Mark / 100

Worth 30% of your final grade

BUS220 – Workplace Learning 2

Assessment item 10: Assignment 1: Career Research Report STREAM 3

promotion, etc. Most medium to large size organisations has this information on their web site. However, you are encouraged to research information from other resources other than the organization itself.

CAREER PATH: Ability to discuss career path options for each field

Section 3:

• A description of the typical career path one follows as he/she advances in this career. What is an entry---level position? What are other names of entry---level positions? Is there more than one path one could take? What is the middle to upper level positions? What degree is required?

INTEGRATION: A degree of integration in discussion in moving from analysis of the ‘fields’ to self--- reflection

Section 4: • Your reflection to the above three sections. For instance, reflect on how well you think you

would fit in with this employer. Describe your satisfaction in working in the career field you've investigated.

• How has this research confirmed or changed your plans and why? Are there any areas in which you need to continue to develop skills? Which aspects of the field/position do you like/dislike and why?

• Which aspects/characteristics do/do not fit? Refer to the exercises completed on interests, skills, and values. Specifically state how there is, or is not a match. Thorough and thoughtful analysis is critical to this section. Give specifics!

• CONCLUSION

Main points summarised and linked to discussion

• PRESENTATION

Clear expression and appropriate structure

Your expression should be easy to follow and you have proofread and eliminated typographical, spelling, punctuation and grammar errors, which conveys depth of reflection.

• REFERENCING AND CITATIONS: APA referencing of at least six different resources

The report must include references from at least six different resources consisting of the print resources, web or other sources. Ensure you follow the APA guidelines found at

http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/my-•-studies/learning/tutorial/following