Context

In this subject, the students have been introduced to the concepts of business communication and transferrable academic skills. This assessment requires students to have a well-formed view of effective business communication, the importance and use of technology, and to apply their communication skills to deliver a compelling speech. In addition, this assessment requires students to develop competencies in video and audio presentation techniques.

Instructions

You are required to prepare a 5-minute presentation identifying aspects of a specific type of exemplary business presentation such as sales pitches, progress reports, business proposals etc. (decided by facilitator). Describe the elements included in a successful delivery giving examples and practical recommendations.

• Face-to-face students should present their findings using 5-10 PowerPoint slides or Prezi.

• Online students may use visual aids in their video but should address the audience directly paying attention to audio quality, lighting quality, sincerity of presentation, clarity of your perspective, and overall impact.

Presentation Content:

In the presentation, students are required to:

• Introduce themselves
• Describe aspects of a specific type of effective business presentation (decided by the facilitator)
• Give examples and practical recommendations on how to succeed in delivery
• Deliver their speech in a compelling manner with clarity, conciseness, and concreteness
• Develop a conclusion.
• Please include a reference list using APA 6^th style on a separate page
• Please use at least 4 in-text citations

Presentation Questions:

Presentations should address the following questions, along with any other relevant points:

• What does an exemplary business presentation look like?
• Which characteristics make it effective?
• How does the effectiveness of the presentation affect the outcome?
• How can the use of technology improve business communication?
• In a business environment, when would you likely use business presentationskills?
• What is the main conclusion(s) of your presentation?

Students are expected to present their assessment to the class when directed to by the Learning Facilitator. They are expected to be dressed and groomed professionally and to attend and fully participate while their colleagues are presenting.

Submission Instructions for online students:

Submit your video in Assessment 3 Presentation submission link in the main navigation menu in MGT502 Business Communication by 11:55 pm AEST.

A rubric will be attached to the assessment. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.

Video Submission Instructions for online students:

Creating your video presentation

• Create a short video presentation, length: 5 minutes
  • Be specific and clear, as you will be assessed on originality and authenticity
  • Students are expected to be dressed and groomed professionally
• Your presentation must be in video format (mp4, MOV, etc.) for uploading into Blackboard

(refer to the link below)

Uploading your video presentation

• Detailed instructions on compressing (if necessary) and uploading video presentation is available at https://laureate-  au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_4044_1&cont  ent_id=_387629_1&mode=reset
• Submit the recorded video via the Assessment 3 link in the main navigation menu in MGT502 Business Communication.
• After uploading your video presentation, retain a copy in a safe place.
• The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMSportal.
• Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.