Faculty of Science & Technology Group Oral Presentation Term 1, 2017 Topic Communication in the IT workplace Assessment weight 15% (30 marks) Learning Outcomes This assessment task relates to the following learning outcomes and values: ⦁ K4. Develop an understanding of the need for organisational change, the key influence of human behaviour and its influence on organisational culture. ⦁ S1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive and practical approaches required to manage IT professionals in collaborative, global work environments. ⦁ S2. Utilise professional presentation and communication approaches in a range of IT workplace settings. ⦁ V1. Appreciate the changing business and technological paradigm in which IT professionals operate. ⦁ V2. Appreciate the global nature of the IT industry. Task The content of the presentation should be based on research evidence rather than opinion. It should assume that the audience is familiar with all course materials and should go beyond these materials. Although the focus is on the IT workplace, generic business resources should also prove useful. Faculty of Science & Technology Research questions ⦁ Why is money not always the best motivator, what other motivations influence IT professionals to be empowered and satisfied? Report The contents of the report should include (not necessarily in the order given here): ⦁ Research summaries of about 300 words, containing the response to the question chosen and including appropriate citations (these summaries will be useful in designing the slides to be presented) ⦁ A conclusion drawing together the research summary. ⦁ Sequence of content in the presentation ⦁ Details of slide template(s) ⦁ A list of special features of the presentation e.g. interviewing an IT manager as a resource as part of the preparation, the inclusion of significant visual items in the slides that provide more detailed information and lead to additional stimulation for the audience, a special focus in the delivery that shows flair ⦁ Need to provide references that include at least one book, one journal and one website article; referencing should use the APA standard as in the university’s General guide to referencing. Faculty of Science & Technology Submission Refer to the Course Description for information regarding late assignments, extensions, special consideration, and plagiarism. Note that all academic regulations can be accessed via the university’s website especially statutes 5.3 and 6.1, url: http://federation.edu.au/staff/governance/legal/feduni-legislation/feduni-statutes-and-regulations In the 7 sections, only outstanding work gets full marks. Work that is just satisfactory gets half marks only. Assessment Criteria (Individual mark) Max 1 2 3 4 Content of Good summary of research related to topic presentation file Information is accurate, relevant Provides information at an appropriate level to maximise audience understanding 6 Presentation Simple language used, good presence skills Content given orally exceeds that on the slides Main points emphasised Engaged whole audience with enthusiasm Good voice (clarity, variety), good eye-contact 6 Individual Research relevant to the topic writing Research applied appropriately Well-written research summary 6 Total 18 Faculty of Science & Technology Marker’s Initials: ________________________________