COIT 12203 Workflow Analysis and Management Blog Assessment Details Term 1, 2017 Due date: Thursday, 11 May 2017, 9:00PM Blog post 3: Process Assessment ASSESSMENT 1 Weighting: 20% Length: 300 words Assessment task In this assessment item, you are required to maintain an online reflective blog/journal and write blog posts/entries for nominated articles. For writing the blog posts, you will find a Nominated Article at the end of this document. You will write a reflective blog post after reading how the nominated article has helped you to learn the week's topic. Please label the blog posts correctly i.e. provide the correct title. For example - the blog post should be labelled “Blog post 3: Process Assessment” Blog format In your reflective blog post, you should demonstrate an ability to reflect on and learn from established practices in the nominated article and the weekly unit topic. You will write your reflective blog post in the format as described below. • Synopsis - this is a summary of the content of the article (should be objective); • Critique - how well you think the author or authors address the article topic (should be objective) and should be supplemented with other views; • Your reflection - how you think the article has assisted you in understanding the weekly unit topic (can be subjective as you are discussing your own learning). In writing the reflection, link the article to the weekly topic i.e. has it been helpful (or not) in enhancing your learning. Provide reasons. It is advisable to structure your blog post in three paragraphs: Synopsis, Critique and Reflection. Do not create headings and subheadings as distinct paragraphs will suffice. Note: You need to use correct Harvard reference citations for each blog to support your critique as you will be referring to other sources too. The blog post should be free from typographical, spelling and grammatical errors. Instructions for creating your online reflective blog/journal and blog posts/entries A blog (or weblog) is a website where entries are made in reverse chronological order. It is perhaps the simplest and one of the most popular ways of producing a website. For more information about blogs, see the Wikipedia page for ‘blog’ or follow this link to see a video about blogs. It is IMPORTANT that you: -- Conduct yourself professionally. Blogs that contain inappropriate material will not be marked; --Ensure that your response is within a single blog post; --Ensure that the title of your blog post includes the title as advised before. Marking Criteria for the Blog Posts Criteria Rating Marks Exceptional Response The response shows insight and demonstrates an ability to compare and contrast ideas being presented. Shows an understanding of the paper and reflects upon the learning value. Correctly referenced and free from typographical, spelling and grammatical errors. 5.0 Good Response There is some evidence of applying knowledge and understanding to the chosen paper. The response lacks clarity. 4.0 Acceptable Response The response lacks in-depth insight but does demonstrate an overall understanding of the paper. 3.0 Satisfactory Response The synopsis provided is generally accurate but no insight or reflection is offered. 2.0 No Response The required weekly blog was not posted. The blog post was for an incorrect article. 0 Comments to student: 0 marks will be given if you do not write the blog post based on the correct nominated article. Nominated Articles Blog post 3: Process Assessment Cousins, J & Stewart, T, What is Business Process Design and Why Should I Care?, RivCom Ltd., pp. 1-8. http://www.rivers-family.info/resources/RivCom-WhatIsBPD-WhyShouldICare.pdf