self reflection essay _effective business communication

ASSESSMENT THREE SELF-REFLECTION ESSAY

Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail

Introduction (attention- getting statement, thesis, main points to be covered, diagnostic tools to be used and applied, transition to the body of the presentation)

Superior articulation of the six elements of an introduction.

Above average articulation of the five elements of an introduction.

Clearly articulated less than four of the elements of an introduction.

Poor articulation of less than three of the elements of an introduction.

Introduction contained less than two of the elements of an introduction.

Diagnostic and Reflection All results discussed were relevant to the student and in-depth analysis occurred at a very high standard..

All results discussed were relevant to the student and analysis occurred at a high standard

Most results discussed were relevant to the student and some in-depth analysis occurred at satisfactory standard.

Some results discussed were relevant to the student but in-depth analysis was missing.

The five signed diagnostic questionnaires were not attached to the essay.

Discussion of results of relevant diagnostic tools showing an understanding of the results and being able to apply each to their personal situation

Two recent professional interactions identified and analysed based on key areas requiring development which support the need for further personal communication development

Two recent professional interactions were identified and analysed in-depth based of key areas requiring development 2 recent professional interactions were identified but not analysed in- depth based of key areas requiring development.

One recent professional interaction was identified and analysed in depth based of key areas requiring development.

One recent professional interactions was identified but not analysed in-depth based of key areas requiring development.

No recent professional interactions were identified

Literature Review Both issues were defined, concepts and key models were clearly identified.

Both issues were defined, concepts and key models were identified.

Both issues were defined, however, concepts and key models were hard to identify. One issue was defined; concepts and key models were identified.

No issues were defined, concepts and key models were not identified Identification and issues arising from diagnosis and reflection

No literature review was undertaken

Identification and issues arising from diagnosis and reflection

Theoretical and behavioural skills were clearly identified.

Theoretical and behavioural skills were identified but lacking depth.

Theoretical and behavioural skills were not clearly identified.

Theoretical and behavioural skills were identified.

Theoretical and behavioural skills were not identified.

ASSESSMENT THREE SELF-REFLECTION ESSAY

Action Plan Detailed six month action plan with timeline and success measure included.

Six month action plan lacking details with either timeline or some success measure included.

Six month action plan lacking details with either timeline or success measure not included.

Less than Six month action plan included but lacking a timeline and success measure.

No detailed Six month action plan with timeline and success measure included.

Written Communication HD: Quality of writing is of a very high standard. Sections are coherently connected to each other. Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Quality of writing is of a high standard. Sections are mostly well structured. Few grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes.

Quality of writing is of a good standard. Few grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes. Some problems with sentence structure and presentation.

Quality of writing is below standard.. Frequent grammar, punctuation and spelling mistakes.

Quality of writing is of a very poor standard so barely understandable. Many spelling mistakes. Little or no evidence of proofreading.

References 25 pieces of literature used. All references are correctly cited using APA.

25 references cited. Mistakes made in APA reference style

Less than 20 references cited. All references are correctly cited using APA.

Less than 20 references cited. Mistakes made in APA reference style

Did not correctly use the APA format. Less than 10 pieces of literature used.