MIS100_Assessment_3_Brief_Reflective Report

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Task Homework help – Summary
You are required to write and submit a 1500-word individual reflection about your group learning
experience in this course. You will be required to cover ethical practice in the context of group
collaboration based on your personal experience in completing the group assignment.
Context
In professional life, while some parts of a job require individual contribution for which one is held
individually accountable, many of one’s career deliverables require collaboration and group work.
Group learning is designed to help you learn about the process of collaboration in preparation for
your career. Equally, ethics are the principles of right and wrong that guide individuals in their
behaviours, and all groups are made up of individuals.
Ethics is a concept that is often discussed, but it is human behaviours and choices that lead to either
desirable or undesirable outcomes. Many times, codes of ethics are covered for employees in the
induction process into a new job, but it is actions that determine ethical behaviour. Similarly, with a
group assignment, individual behaviour can produce desirable or undesirable outcomes for a group,
and ethics and ethical behaviours (integrity) are at the core of which outcomes are achieved.
Reflective practice is recognised as a valuable part of learning through experience. Reflective
practice is a process of thinking about new experiences with a view of learning from them. It is a
form of personal analytical response to new experiences, situations, events or information. As group
work is often a key development area for students and University is the best place to learn,
reflection is considered a key part of the learning process for this course.
ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MIS100 – Foundations of Information Systems
Assessment Reflective Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:
b) Analyse and synthesise organisational requirements and
recommend a number of tested and verifiable solutions to address
organisational needs.
d) Develop and communicate ethical and professional standards
around organisational problems of information technologies.
Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 6.1 (Week 11).
Weighting 40%
Total Marks 100 marks
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This process involves recording your observations and thinking deeply about your feelings and
responses to situations. It also enables you to increase your understanding and to gain new insights
about yourself, others and situations. A result of these new insights may lead to a change of thinking
or behaviour with the aim of improving outcomes in the future.
Kolb – The Experiential Learning Cycle (2013, p.8)
The above model from Kolb shows the different learning modes of experiential learning. First comes
the experience of working in a group, with successes and challenges. However, for experiential
learning to take place reflections need to be drawn from the experience, deep thinking needs to be
done to determine what worked well, what didn’t and how could better outcomes have been
achieved. Thereafter these findings can be taken forward to the next group assignment experience
for active experimentation to achieve good outcomes. The questions in this assignment serve as a
guideline of the ethical questions associated with group work.
Reference
Kolb, A. Y., & Kolb, D. A. (2013). The Kolb Learning Style Inventory. Retrieved from
https://learningfromexperience.com/downloads/research-library/the-kolb-learning-style-inventory4-0.pdf
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Task Instructions
1. Ace my homework – Write a 1500 word reflective report addressing the concepts of ethical practice in the
context of group collaboration based on your experience in completing the group
(assignment Assessment 2: Solution Plan).
2. I need help writing my essay – research paper structure your report as follows:
Title page: include a title page with the subject code and subject name, assignment title,
student’s name, student number and learning facilitator’s name.
Introduction (100-150 words): which will also serve as your statement of purpose for this
report – this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report.
You will need to inform the reader of:
a. Your area of reflection
b. Key concepts in this reflective report
c. What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report
The body of the report (1000-1200 words): covers the concepts of ethical practice in the
context of group collaboration based on your experience in completing the group
assignment. The following questions serve to guide you writing in this reflection and carry
equal weight:
a. How did the group take responsibility for their individual contributions to the project
and what likely consequences did the group identify should a group member not
deliver an equitable contribution to the project?
b. How did the group manage accountability for work done in this assignment? How
did they determine who was responsible for each activity and how did they ensure
that the activity was done on time and with the right level of quality?
c. What communications channels and regular meetings were set up for the group?
Did this work well? On reflection, are there any improvements which would have
made this more effective for achieving group goals?
d. How did the group ensure the accuracy of the information they gathered from
research for your group work? Were there any steps to validate references and
sources that were included by individuals in the group final report for which they are
mutually responsible?
e. What have you learned about the process of group planning, group goal setting and
managing expectations of team members from the process of delivering your group
assessment?
Conclusion: summarise the three most important elements you have learned from the group
assignment (Assessment 2: Solution Plan) that you have uncovered via your self-reflection.
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3. Format and Layout
a. I need help writing my essay – research paper use font Arial or Calibri 11 point, should be line spaced at 1.5 for ease of
reading and page numbers on the bottom of each page.
b. If diagrams or tables are used, due attention should be given to pagination to avoid
loss of meaning and continuity by unnecessarily splitting information over two
pages. Diagrams must carry the appropriate captioning.
4. Referencing
a. In a reflection, there may be little or no reference to external material if the writer is
simply exploring their own thoughts. However, should you refer to any lecture
notes or other material you will be required to reference these sources both in-text
and on the reference list using Ace homework tutors – APA referencing style. I need help writing my essay – research paper see more information
on referencing here http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing
b. You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria
for grading the assignment – this rubric will give you a clear picture of what a
successful report looks like.
Submission Instructions
I need help writing my essay – research paper submit ONE MSWord document (.doc or .docx) via the Assessment 3 section found in the
main navigation menu of the subject’s Blackboard site. The Learning Facilitator will provide
feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity Declaration
I declare that except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is
my own work. I have read and am aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy
and Procedure viewable online at http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms
I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so
accordingly.
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Assessment Rubric
Assessment
Attributes
Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
0-49%
Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Visual appeal, writing
style and presentation
of content
Title page
Font, spacing and
format are in
accordance with the
requirements of the
assessment brief
Appropriate use of
paragraphs, sentence
construction, spelling
and grammar
Adheres to the word
count requirement
30%
• No title page is
included.
• Incorrect font and
size is used with poor
line spacing and large
gaps in pagination or
tables or diagrams
run over onto the
next page
unnecessarily.
• No introduction
attempted.
• Conclusion not
attempted.
• Report is written as a
block of text with no
breaks in between
ideas. Separate ideas
cannot be clearly
discerned.
• Many errors in
spelling or grammar
obscure meaning of
• Title page is included but
is missing most
information.
• Either incorrect font and
size is used or poor line
spacing and large gaps in
pagination.
• Introduction attempted
but very generic does not
clearly state the purpose
of the report and what
the reader should expect
to find in the body of the
report.
• Conclusion attempted
but does not include
summation of key
concepts discussed in the
report and/or key
conclusions or
recommendations.
• Paragraphs are used but
large blocks of text with
long sentences make it
difficult to understand
• Title page is included
but is missing key
information.
• Some errors in font use
and line spacing. Some
pagination problems.
• Sound use of the
introduction but does
not clearly state either
the purpose of the
report or what the
reader should expect
to find in the body of
the report.
• Sound use of the
conclusion and
succeeds in either the
summation of key
concepts discussed, or
key conclusions or
recommendations, but
not both.
• One idea or concept
per paragraph. Some
paragraphs could be
• Title page is included
with most required
information.
• Minor errors in font,
spacing and format.
• Good use of the
introduction which
clearly states the
purpose of the report
and what the reader
should expect to find in
the body of the report.
• Good use of the
conclusion and
succeeds in summation
of key concepts
discussed and key
conclusions or
recommendations.
• One idea or concept
per paragraph with 3-4
well constructed
sentences per
paragraph.
• Title page is included
with all required
information.
• Font, spacing and
format are in
accordance with the
requirements of the
assignment brief.
• Excellent use of the
introduction, which
secures the attention
of the reader, clearly
states the purpose of
the report and what
the reader should
expect to find in the
body of the report.
• Excellent use of the
conclusion, which
succeeds in confident
summation of key
concepts and
conclusions and gives
the reader a clear
sense of next steps
required.
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what student has
written.
• Does not adhere to
the word count
requirement of 1500
words (greater than
+/- 20%).
the ideas being
conveyed.
• Spelling or grammar has
errors but meaning
remains clear.
• Does not adheres to the
word count requirement
of 1500 words (+/- 20%).
more succinctly
written.
• Minor spelling or
grammar errors.
• Adheres to the word
count requirement of
1500 words (+/- 10%).
• No errors in spelling or
grammar.
• Adheres to the word
count requirement of
1500 words (+/- 10%).
• Expert use of
paragraphs with 3-4
well constructed
sentences per
paragraph, which
follow logically from
each other.
• No errors in spelling or
grammar.
• Adheres to the word
count requirement of
1500 words (+/- 5%).
Knowledge and
understanding
Understanding of the
principles of ethical
practice in a context of
group collaboration
30%
• Low or no
understanding of the
ethical principles of
responsibility
evidenced in the
report.
• Demonstrates little
capability to
understand the
principles of
accountability.
• Shows low or no
understanding on the
importance of
accuracy of
information in group
collaboration.
• Understands the
fundamentals of the
ethical principles of
responsibility but no
examples are included .
• Grasps the fundamentals
of accountability but
does not show ability to
manage accountability of
a group collaboration
setting .
• Understands the value of
accuracy but is less clear
about how it is achieved
in practice.
• Sound understanding
of ethical principles of
responsibility and
consequence.
• Grasps the
fundamentals of
accountability and
reflects an example of
an attempt to achieve
accountability.
• Sound understanding
of the value of
accuracy of
information to the
group but offers only
one or two examples
that require greater
clarity.
• Very good
understanding of
ethical principles of
responsibility and
consequence.
• Good perspectives on
accountability setting,
and how this allows the
group to succeed.
• Good understanding of
accuracy of information
and the value it creates
for the group.
• Excellent
understanding of the
ethical principles of
responsibility and
consequence .
• Well developed
perspectives on
accountability setting
and how it facilitates
excellent group
outcomes.
• Deep understanding of
the principles of
authenticity, fidelity
and correctness of
information and the
impact of accuracy on
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outcomes of group
collaboration.
Depth of Reflection and
reference to own
experiences
Demonstrates capacity
for reflection and
analysis of personal
insights
40%
• An inadequate,
unclear, unfocussed
or overview which
does not include
analysis or
personalization or
express meaningful
insights.
• Minimal evidence of
any reflective and
analytical skills with
sparse expression of
unjustified views and
opinions. Descriptive
without any analysis
of thoughts or
feelings.
• Uses some examples to
support claims. Examples
require further
development to align to
the requirements of the
assignment brief
• Demonstrates a limited
understanding of the
reflective task. Mostly
descriptive with little
analysis of thought or
feelings.
• Uses relevant examples
from experience to
support claims. Makes
applicable connections
between ideas
• Demonstrates a
thoughtful
understanding of the
reflective take and
subject matter.
• Reflection and analysis
of own experiences is
consistently
personalized,
demonstrates
independent thinking
and expresses
meaningful insights.
• Analysis of experiences
demonstrates a high
level of independent
thinking and expresses
meaningful insights.
Views and opinions are
readily expressed.
• Reflection and analysis
of own experiences is
consistently
personalized,
demonstrates
independent thinking
and expresses
meaningful insights
• Excellent analysis of
experiences
demonstrates a high
level of independent
thinking and expresses
meaningful insights.
Views and opinions are
readily expressed.
The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment
SLO B) Analyse and synthesise organisational requirements and recommend a number of tested and verifiable solutions to address
organisational needs.
SLO D) Develop and communicate ethical and professional standards around organisational problems and implementation of information
technologies.

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