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Assessment 2 Information
Subject Code: MBA642
Subject Name: Project Initiation, Planning and Execution
Assessment Title Project Performance
Assessment Type:
Length:
Individual Presentation
8 slides (no more)
Weighting: 30%
Total Marks:
Submission:
100
Online via Turnitin
Due Date: Week 10
.
Your task
Evaluate project performance in the initiation, planning and execution stages, utilising project management
software.
Assessment Description.
In this individual assessment, students will be given an opportunity to evaluate project management software
for overall project performance and compliance with quality standards.
Assessment Instructions
• Evaluate 5 current project management software options and explain the benefits and shortcomings of
each.
• Explain how the software addresses the requirements of the 3 stages of a project plan, as stated in the
brief above.
• Use screenshots of the software examples you have chosen to assist in explaining your opinions.
• Prepare slides as if presenting, although you will only be handing in a presentation. Place your full set
of notes in the ‘notes’ areas relevant to your slide headings. 2,000 words.
• There will be additional information which gives a fuller description of the assessment requirements
along with KBS presentation guidelines. This will be posted on the myKBS Assessment page.
• Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.
You are required to use at least 12 sources of information and reference these in accordance with
Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. These may include websites, government publications, industry reports,
census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles. These references should be presented as a reference
list at the end of your presentation.
Assessment Information
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Assignment Submission
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file format upload. Uploaded files with a virus will not be considered as a legitimate submission. Turnitin will
notify you if there is an issue with the submitted file. In this case, you must contact your workshop facilitator
via email and provide a brief description of the issue and a screenshot of the Turnitin error message. You are
also encouraged to submit your work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible delay with the
Turnitin similarity report or any other technical difficulties.
Late assignment submission penalties
Penalties will be imposed on late assignment submissions in accordance with Kaplan Business School “late
assignment submission penalties” policy.
Number of
days
Penalty
1* – 9 days 5% per day for each calendar day late deducted from the total
marks available
10 – 14 days 50% deducted from the total marks available.
After 14 days Assignments that are submitted more than 14 calendar days after
the due date will not be accepted, and the student will receive a
mark of zero for the assignment(s).
Note Notwithstanding the above penalty rules, assignments will also be
given a mark of zero if they are submitted after assignments have
been returned to students
*Assignments submitted at any stage within the first 24 hours after the deadline will be considered to be one day
late and therefore subject to the associated penalty
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Assessment Information
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Important Study Information
Academic Integrity Policy
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of
cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.
What is academic integrity and misconduct?
What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
What are the late penalties?
How can I appeal my grade?
Click here for answers to these questions:
http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/.
Word Limits for Written Assessments
Submissions that exceed the time limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at
which that limit is exceeded.
Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the
resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information.
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098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B.
MBA642 Assessment Marking Rubric – Individual Presentation 30%
Marking
Criteria
F (Fail)
0 – 49%
P (Pass)
50 – 64%
C (Credit)
65 – 74%
D (Distinction)
75 – 84%
HD (High Distinction)
85 -100%
Analysis of Positive
Software Features
__/20 marks
The analysis does not move
beyond a description of the
learning experience.
Attempts to analyse positive
features but these are vague
and unclear.
Analyses several of the positive
features and makes several
connections to how the
learning
can be applied.
Analyses many of the positive
features and makes many
connections to how the learning
can be applied
There is an in-depth analysis of
the positive features and the
value of
the derived learning.
Analysis of
Shortcoming
__/20 marks
The analysis does not move
beyond a description of the
learning experience.
Attempts to analyse
shortcomings, but these are
vague and unclear.
Analyses several shortcomings
and makes connections to how
the learning can be applied.
Analyses many shortcomings and
makes connections to applying the
learning
There is an in-depth analysis of
shortcomings and the value of
the derived learning.
Visual presentation
__/20 marks
Not all material is relevant
and/or is disorganised, lacks
structure or impact
Material presented is
relevant but lacks structure
or visual impact
Material included is relevant to
the topic and has been
structured. The visual aspect is
limited
Material is carefully structured with
a clear message and visual effect
Material is imaginatively
presented resulting in clarity of
message
Structure and
Formatting.
__/20 marks
The writing style is unclear;
lacks logical flow and structure;
numerous spelling and
grammatical
errors.
Writing style lacks clarity,
flaws in flow and structure,
some use of academic
language, several spelling or
grammatical errors
The writing style is mostly clear;
Mostly written in discipline-
specific academic language;
Some spelling or grammatical
errors.
The writing style is clear; Correct
use of discipline-specific academic
language: some minor spelling or
grammatical errors.
The writing style is clear; Fluent
use of discipline-specific
academic language: no spelling
or grammatical errors.
Theory,
research and
referencing
__/20 marks
Total marks
__/100
Many errors in logical flow and
structure, argument sourced
from non-academic literature.
No discussion of academic
research. Cites very few
sources.
Some errors in logical flow
and structure, basic
discussion of relevant theory
sourced from a minimal
number of academic
sources. Little discussion of
relevant research.
Sound logical flow and
structure, a broad discussion of
relevant theory sourced from
academic literature. Relevant
research acknowledged but not
discussed. Cites several
sources.
Good logical flow and structure, an
argument supported by detailed
relevant theory and
research sourced from numerous
and varied
academic sources.
Excellent logical flow and
structure, an argument supported
by a comprehensive discussion
of relevant theory and research
sourced from numerous and
varied academic sources.
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