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ASSESSMENT BRIEF

Subject Code and Title BIZ102 Understanding People and Organisations

Assessment Reflective Journal 1: Emotional Intelligence

Individual/Group Individual

Length 600 words (+/- 10%)

Learning Outcomes a) Explain the importance of self- awareness and
emotional intelligence, and analyse its impact on
professional competencies

b) Integrate strategies to effectively interact with
others in a diverse professional context

c) Identify and reflect on own strengths and their
application in the business context

d) Reflect on feedback to identify opportunities for
self-improvement and professional development

Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of module 2.2 (week 4)

Weighting 15%

Total Marks 100 marks

Context

A key to self-directed learning is reflection. Reflection enables the ability to examine
situations in order to better understand the surrounding context and identify potential
improvements for the future. This assessment aims to develop your awareness and
reflective learning ability while also assessing your understanding of the topics covered in
modules 1 and 2.

Reflective writing ordinarily occurs in the first person (and you can do so here) and works
best when you think deeply about a topic and look at both the positives as well as
opportunities to improve in a situation. Examples within the context of this assessment
might be:

• I found taking the Emotional Intelligence self-assessment
challenging/interesting/useful/ a new experience because…

• Mayer and Salovey (1997) emphasise the importance of perceiving, accessing and
generating emotions to develop emotional intelligence, which is not something I
have thought about much previously…

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• I agreed/disagreed with the first result because…

Please also visit the Academic Skills blackboard page for an overview of reflective writing in
higher education: https://laureate-
au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&co
ntent_id=_2498857_1&mode=reset

Instructions

Complete the Emotional Intelligence self-assessment prescribed in module 2 of the subject.
Compose your reflective journal entry addressing the three questions below.

Include a screenshot of your emotional intelligence test results from the test website in your
paper.

Identify theoretical concepts reviewed in modules 1 and 2 that support your reflection.
Include at least two academic references to sources in the module 1 and 2 learning
resources for this subject that present the theoretical concepts identified, to support your
ideas.

Follow the APA 6th edition style of referencing to cite your academic resources and provide
your reference list.

Guiding questions:

1. To what extent do you agree with the results of the self-assessment?
2. What have you learned about yourself from the results of this self-assessment?
3. How might you use the insight from this self-assessment to improve your

professional practice?

Submission Instructions

Submit your Reflective Journal 1: Emotional intelligence via the Assessment link in the main
navigation menu in BIZ102 Understanding People and Organisations. The learning facilitator
will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My
Grades.

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The Learning Rubric below is your guide to how your assessment task will be marked. Please
be sure to check this rubric very carefully before submission.

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Learning Rubric: Assessment 1- Reflective Journal 1: Emotional Intelligence

Assessment
Attributes

Fail (Unacceptable)

0-49%

Pass
(Functional)

50-64%

Credit
(Proficient)

65-74%

Distinction
(Advanced)

75 -84%

High Distinction
(Exceptional)

85-100%

Emotional
intelligence
Reflection and
linkage to theory

40%

Journal entry demonstrates a
limited attempt to reflect on
the results of the emotional
intelligence self-assessment,
with no/limited attempt to
apply theoretical concepts to
support ideas.

Journal entry
demonstrates a basic
attempt to reflect on
the results of the
emotional intelligence
self-assessment, with
a basic attempt to
apply theoretical
concepts to support
ideas.

Journal entry
adequately reflects on
the results of the
emotional intelligence
self-assessment, with a
critical application of
theoretical concepts to
support ideas.

Journal entry thoroughly
reflects on the results of
the emotional
intelligence self-
assessment, with a
critical and in-depth
application of theoretical
concepts to support
ideas.

Journal entry expertly
reflects on the results of
the emotional intelligence
self-assessment, with an
in-depth, critical and
meticulous application of
theoretical concepts to
support ideas.

Professional Practice
Reflection

30%

Journal entry demonstrates
no/limited attempt to link
acquired knowledge to
future professional practice.

Journal entry
demonstrates an
attempt to reflect on
the application of
acquired knowledge
to future professional
practice.

Journal entry
adequately reflects on
the application of
acquired knowledge to
future professional
practice.

Journal entry thoroughly
reflects on the
application of acquired
knowledge to future
professional practice.

Journal entry expertly
reflects on the application
of acquired knowledge to
future professional
practice.

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Structure and flow of
ideas

20%

Journal entry does not
present sufficient
information, ideas or
evidence.

Journal entry lacks
logical/clear structure and
flow of ideas, making it
difficult to understand.

Line of reasoning is unclear
and difficult to follow.

Journal entry presents
information, ideas
and evidence
sufficiently, however
these require further
logic and clarity.

Journal entry has a
sufficient structure,
however flow of ideas
are a challenge and
can be difficult to
understand.

Line of reasoning is
passable, however,
can sometimes be
difficult to follow and
requires clarity.

Journal entry presents
information, ideas and
evidence clearly and
logically.

Journal entry has a
good structure, with a
good flow of ideas.

Line of reasoning is of a
good standard and easy
to follow.

Journal entry presents
information and
arguments in a logical
and clear way, which is
well supported by
evidence.

Journal entry has a very
good structure, with a
strong flow of ideas;
opinions and ideas are
expressed in a clear and
concise manner with
obvious connection to
topic.

Line of reasoning is clear,
logical and easy to
follow.

Journal entry is expertly
presented; descriptive,
concise and informative,
exceptionally developed
and well supported by
evidence.

Journal entry has an
excellent structure, with a
strong, clear flow of ideas;
engages and sustains the
audience’s interest in the
topic and the reader can
immediately grasp the
relevancy.

Line of reasoning is
excellent; demonstrating a
clear, logical flow of ideas
and arguments that are
easy to follow.

Correct citation of
key resources

10%

Does not use sufficient
sources.

Does not include correct
references or in-text
citations; does not use APA
6th style.

Uses sufficient
sources, however can
be greatly improved.

Attempts to include
references or in-text
citations, however
these are sometimes
insufficient for
research purposes, or
incorrect; uses APA 6th

Shows good evidence
of attempts to source
information.

Includes in-text
citations and
references from
suitable sources; uses
APA 6th style, however
may contain minor

Shows evidence of wide
scope for sourcing
evidence.

Includes in-text citations
and references from
suitable sources; uses
APA 6th style, containing
minimal and or no errors.

Shows evidence of
extensive scope for
sourcing evidence

Includes in-text citations
and references from
suitable sources; uses APA
6th style, containing no
errors.

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style, however may
contain some citation
or referencing errors.

citation or referencing
errors.