Business Report Format (Adapted from http://www.deakin.edu.au/students/studying/study-support/academic-skills/report-writing |
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Title page (notincluded in theword count) |
· Titleof report - should clearlydescribewhatthe reportisabout · Nameandwebsiteoforganisation · Studentnameand IDnumber · Unitcodeand unitname |
Executivesummary | Thisis a summary ofthewholereport.Outlinethetask,explaintheresearchprocessused,whatyoufound,and whatyour findingsmean intermsofyourown preferences(approx.200 words). |
Table ofcontents (notincluded in theword count) |
Listthe majorandminorsectionsofyourreport. Remember to use appropriate headings per section, do NOT use the question as a heading, or use the word ‘Body’. |
Introduction | Setthescene;givesomebackground information aboutthereport/organisation;statetheaim/purposeof theinvestigation.Provideanoutlineof the main sectionsin thebody ofthereport(approx.100 words). |
Body | Organise the body of the report into sections with clear headings for each of the five report requirements. The analysis of each question 1 to 5 (page 1) should identify the theory relating to what you investigated, what you found about the organisation, your interpretationand critical analyses of what you found, with correctly cited evidence drawn from appropriate academic textbooks and journal sources. Include at least one academic journal for each of the five sections. Each question should be answered in approximately500 words, up to a total of2500 words for this whole section of the report. |
Conclusion | Summarisewhathasbeenachievedin thereport.Use theinformation fromthebody of yourreporttoidentifytheanticipated futuredirectionof theorganisation in lightof theenvironmentsdiscussed inthebody of thereport,and the‘match’betweenyou and thatorganisation ina graduaterole(approx. 200 words). |
Recommendations | NOTrequired inthisassignment. |
References (notincluded in theword count) |
A listof allof thein-textsourcesthatyou cited in the reportusing theDeakinHarvard referencing style: http://www.deakin.edu.au/students/study-support/referencing/harvard |
Appendices[optional] (not included in the word count) |
Anyinformation (graphs,charts,tables orotherdata)you used in yourreportbutdid notincludein thebody. |
MMM132 Assignment Marking Rubric: Report (40% - 40 marks) |
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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
YET TO ACHIEVE MINIMUM STANDARD |
MEETS STANDARD |
EXCEEDS STANDARD |
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No/poor attempt |
Needs improvement |
Satisfactory |
Good |
Very good |
Excellent |
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Report structure, organisation and logical flow, including Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Introduction and ConclusionULO2(Max 5marks) |
0.7Poor attempt0-1.4 |
2Does not follow the required report structure/format.Report is disjointed and fragmented. 1.5-2.4 |
2.7An attempt is made to follow the required report structure and format.Report lacks flow and is somewhat disjointed and fragmented.2.5-2.9 |
3.2A good attempt is made to follow the required report structure and format.Report flows quite well, but is disjointed or fragmented in places.3-3.4 |
3.7A very good attempt is made to follow the required report structure and format.Report has a logical flow. 3.5-3.9 |
5Excellent use of the required report structure and format.Report has a logical flow and coherent line of argument. 4-5 |
Description and analysis of Q1 relevant to the organisationULO1(Max 4 marks) |
0.6The fundamental theories and practice relevant to this question are not clearly applied to the organisation chosen. The context may not be provided or may be very unclear.0-1.1 |
1.6The fundamental theories and practice relevant to this question may be slightly unclear or may not refer to an appropriate journal article. Some context is provided but may be unclear.1.2-1.9 |
2.2The fundamental theories and practice relevant to this question are described without ambiguityand refers to a suitable journal article,but is not discussed. Some context provided.2-2.3 |
2.6The fundamental theories and practice relevant to this question are clearly identified,refers to a suitable journal article that is somewhat explained, is without ambiguity and in context.2.4-2.7 |
3The fundamental theories and practice relevant to this questionare clearly identified and described well, with relevant information,suitable journal articles, and argument where necessary for understanding. The context and the background are explained.2.8-3.1 |
4The fundamental theories and practice relevant to this question are clearly identified and described comprehensively, suitable journal articles are used, deliver all relevant information necessary for full understanding. The context and the background are well explained.3.2-4 |
Description and analysis of Q2 relevant to the organisation.ULOs 1 & 3(Max 7 marks) |
1The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question arenot clearly applied to the organisation chosen. The context may not be provided or may be very unclear.Paraphrases or summarises information rather than providing an analysis. Does not identify components of the theory, does not distinguish the relevant from irrelevant details. 0-2 |
2.8The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question may be slightly unclear or may not refer to appropriate journal article.Some context is provided but may be unclear.Paraphrases or summarises information with very little analysis. Inconsistently identifies components of the theories and incorrectly distinguishes relevant from irrelevant details 2.1-3.4 |
3.8The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question are provided without ambiguity and refer to suitable journal article.Some context provided. Demonstrates the ability to analyse information to a rudimentary level. Identifies components of the theories, mostly distinguishing relevant from irrelevant details. 3.5-4.1 |
4.5The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question are clearly identified and explained, without ambiguityand in context and with reference to a suitable journal article.A fair analysis of information, clearly identifying the key components of the theories and accurately distinguishes relevant from irrelevant details. 4.2-4.8 |
5.2The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question are clearly identified and described well, with relevant information and argument where necessary for understanding. The context is clear and suitable journal articles are used.A robust analysis of information consistently identifying the key components of the theories and accurately distinguishes relevant from irrelevant details. 4.9-5.5 |
7The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question are clearly identified and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding. The context and background are well explained and suitable journal articles are used.A thorough analysis of information, thoroughly identifying the key components of the theories and accurately and thoroughly distinguishes relevant from irrelevant details. 5.6-7 |
Description and analysis of Q3 relevant to the organisationULOs 1 & 3(Max 7 marks) |
1The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question are not clearly applied to the organisation chosen. The context may not be provided or may be very unclear.Paraphrases or summarises information rather than providing an analysis. Does not identify components of the theory, and does not distinguish the relevant from irrelevant details. 0-2 |
2.8The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question may be slightly unclear or may not refer to appropriate journal article. Some context is provided but may be unclear.Paraphrases or summarises information with very little analysis. Inconsistently identifies components of the theories and incorrectly distinguishes relevant from irrelevant details.2.1-3.4 |
3.8The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question are provided without ambiguity and refer to suitable journal article.Some context provided. Demonstrates the ability to analysis information to a rudimentary level.Identifies components of the theories; mostly distinguishing relevant from irrelevant details.3.5-4.1 |
4.5The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question are clearly identified and explained, without ambiguity and in context and with reference to a suitable journal article.A fair analysis of information, clearly identifying the key components of the theories and accurately distinguishes relevant from irrelevant details.4.2-4.8 |
5.2The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question are clearly identified and described well, with relevant information and argument where necessary for understanding. The context is clear and suitable journal articles are used.A robust analysis of information, consistently identifying the key components of the theories and accurately distinguishes relevant from irrelevant details. 4.9-5.5 |
7The fundamental theories and analysis relevant to this question are clearly identified and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding. The context and background are well explainedand suitable journal articles are used.A thorough analysis of information, thoroughly identifying the key components of the theories and accurately and thoroughly distinguishes relevant from irrelevant details. 5.6-7 |
Description and evaluation of Q4 relevant to the organisationULOs 1 & 3(Max 7 marks) |
1The fundamental theories and evaluation relevant to this question are not clearly applied to the organisation chosen. The context may not be provided or may be very unclear.No evaluation of the appropriateness of the practice or discussion of relevant theory.0-2 |
2.8The fundamental theories and evaluation relevant to this question may be slightly unclear or may not refer to appropriate journal article. Some context is provided but may be unclear.Limited evaluation of the appropriateness of the practice or discussion of relevant theory provided.2.1-3.4 |
3.8The fundamental theories and evaluation relevant to this question are provided without ambiguity and refer to suitable journal article.Some context provided.Satisfactory evaluation of the appropriateness of the practice and some discussion of relevant theory.3.5-4.1 |
4.5The fundamental theories and evaluation relevant to this question are clearly identified and explained, without ambiguity and in context and with reference to a suitable journal article.Accurate evaluation of the appropriateness of the practice and detailed discussion of relevant theory.4.2-4.8 |
5.2The fundamental theories and evaluation relevant to this question are clearly identified and described well, with relevant information and argument where necessary for understanding. The context is clear and suitable journal articles are used.Robust evaluation of the appropriateness of the practice and comprehensive discussion of relevant theory. 4.9-5.5 |
7The fundamental theories and evaluation relevant to this question are clearly identified and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding. The context and background are well explained and suitable journals are used.Thorough evaluation of the appropriateness of the practice and excellent discussion of relevant theory.5.6-7 |
Description and evaluation of Q5 relevant to the organisationULOs 1 & 3(Max 7 marks) |
1The fundamental theories and reflection relevant to this question are not clearly applied to the organisation chosen. The context may not be provided or may be very unclear.Reflection does not demonstrate clear reasoning and does not provide discussion on the “cultural fit” to the organisation0-2 |
2.8The fundamental theories and reflection relevant to this question may be slightly unclear or may not refer to appropriate journal article. . Some context is provided but may be unclear.Reflection demonstrates minimal clear reasoning and provides very basic discussion on the “cultural fit” to the organisation.2.1-3.4 |
3.8The fundamental theories and reflection relevant to this question are provided without ambiguity and refer to suitable journal article.Some context provided. Reflection demonstrates satisfactory clear reasoning and provides reasonable discussion on the “cultural fit” to the organisation.3.5-4.1 |
4.5The fundamental theories and reflection relevant to this question are clearly identified and explained, without ambiguity and in context and with reference to a suitable journal article.Reflection demonstrates clearand consistent reasoning and provides detailed discussion on the “cultural fit” to the organisation.4.2-4.8 |
5.2The fundamental theories and reflection relevant to this question are clearly identified and described well, with relevant information and argument where necessary for understanding. The context is clear and suitable journal articles are used.Reflection demonstrates clear, consistent and detailed reasoning and provides high-level discussion on the “cultural fit” to the organisation. 4.9-5.5 |
7The fundamental theories and reflection relevant to this question are clearly identified and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding. The context and background are well explained; suitable journal articles are used.Reflection demonstratesconsistentand systematic reasoning and provides thorough discussion on the “cultural fit” to the organisation.5.6-7 |
Quality of language and ability to communicate information accurately using academic style(Max 3 marks) |
0.4Writing filled with grammatical and spelling errors. English expression is difficult to understand. Little or no use of paraphrasing, with a heavy reliance on quotes. In-text citations and referencing have not been used or do not conform to Harvard standard0-0.8 |
1.2Many grammatical and spelling errors. English expression is difficult to understand, but meaning can be made of what is written.Little effort has been put into paraphrasing of material. In-text citations not utilised or inaccurate. List of references does not follow the Harvard referencing style correctly. 0.9-1.4 |
1.6Expresses thoughts meaningfully, even though there may be occasional errors.Paraphrasing uses too many of the author’s own words. In-text citations are too sparse and/or mostly inaccurate. Some attempt to present a list of references following the Harvard referencing style, but may have several errors. 1.5-1.7 |
1.9Expresses thoughts meaningfully, even though there may be occasional errors.Paraphrasing portrays the ideas of others in student’s own words. In-text citations are accurate in most cases and are just adequate to the task. List of references presented using the Harvard referencing style accurately in most cases. 1.8-2 |
2.2Communicates meaning with clarity and fluency. Writing is almost error-free.Paraphrasing correctly portrays the ideas of others in student’s own words. In-text citations are accurate and support the arguments made in the assignment quite well. List of references presented accurately using the Harvard referencing style. 2.1-2.3 |
3Skilfully communicates meaning with high level of clarity and fluency. Writing is virtually error-free.Paraphrasing correctly portrays the ideas of others in student’s own words. In-text citations are accurate and support the arguments made in the assignment very well. List of references presented very accurately using the Harvard style. 2.4-3 |