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BUSS5221
ASSESSMENT 1
WEBINAR
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Acknowledgement of Country
We would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the
traditional owners of the land on which the University of
Sydney (Camperdown Campus) is built.
As we share our knowledge, teaching, and learning within this
University, may we also pay respect to the knowledge
embedded forever within the Aboriginal Custodianship of
Country
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Assessment 1: Critical Reflection
REQUIREMENTS
➢ Due on Friday 16th August before 11:59pm
➢ Word count 750 words (+/-10%) i.e. 825
words maximum (exceeding word limit attracts
penalty).
➢ APA 7th (at least 5 sources)
➢ Submit in WORD document
➢ File name: BUSS5221_ A1_SID
➢ Up to two visualisations are allowed
➢ Using Gen AI
➢ The nature of this assessment does not
permit 'simple extension'.
TASK: TWO PARTS
Part1: Reflect on one or two topics/theories/in-class
activities that have strongly resonated with you (275-300
words)
Part 2: Reflect on your expectations about what you will
learn in BUSS5221 from Week 4-12
(325-375 words)
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What is a Reflection?
Part 1
❖ Not a summary of Week 1-2
❖ Not a description of Week 1-2 Module contents
It could be about:
– What is (are) the topic/theory/reading/in-class activity that has resonated strongly with you?
– What have you learned about/from it?
– Why have you picked it?
– To what extend is it relevant to your learning/experience?
In Part 2, scan through the modules and pick one or two topic(s) that you are looking forward to/you expect to learn
more.
What you expect to learn about these and how you think they may help you in your academic, professional, or personal
life.
A critical reflection will also discuss challenges, limitations, concerns/fear, actions (be sure to discuss the complexities of
combining these areas).
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Part 1: Exemplar
• In Week 1& 2 cover such and such topics- There are approximately ### themes in these two modules
(visualisation-mind map?)
• I have chosen ‘Topic name’ for this reflection- It is discussed in ‘Reading xxx’
• What have I learned about this?
• Why have I chosen this topic? How is it relevant to me (experiences, personal stories, facts, trends etc.)
(facts, trends, information could be from the news, journal articles, readings you have done etc…)
• How could you use that acquired knowledge? What do you intend to use with that knowledge? Why?
When?
However, this concept is only one of the concepts related to ‘Topic name’. There are some theories
associated with ‘Topic name’ that are not discussed in the module. For example,……(Reference). I will
endeavour to do more readings………This may help enhancing my understanding of ‘topic name’……
Another issue was that I had difficulty grasping the concept until we did the ‘xxx’ activity in-class. I have
come to realise that relying on module contents alone does not always help………………
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Part 2: Exemplar
– I have scanned through Week 7 topic and the ‘Topic/reading/theory’ etc (any course materials)…has
attracted my attention. In this section, the module discussed ‘Topic name’. I could see from this section
that (outline what you have captured; what has attracted your attention)
– This seems interesting to me because ………(facts, personal stories, trends etc…) {Why has the ‘Topic
name’ section strongly resonated with you?}
– What else do you want to learn about ‘Topic name’?
– Why is it important to learn about this?
– What are the actions you plan to take to further your learning about ‘Topic name’?
– How could I use this knowledge beyond BUSS5221?
– What are the potential challenges I have? (The ‘However’,…..)
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– Suggested Word count on Canvas
– SCANA workshop tomorrow
– Consultations
– Discussion Forum
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Tips
✓ Finish the assessment by Thursday 15.08.24 (the latest)
✓ Re-read the assessment details again (maybe rewatch the Webinar again) to see you have not missed
anything.
✓ Read it two/three times to see if
• It makes sense
• It is well written (no typos, paragraphs are well structured)
• In-text citations are all correct (APA 7th)
• The reference list adheres to the APA 7th Guide (in alphabetical order with author’s surname,
journals/book titles italicised etc…)
✓ Read it again on Friday 16.08.24 to check if
*You are happy with what you have done
*You are surprised you have made it
✓ Submit (make sure it is successfully uploaded before clicking Submit)
✓ Don’t think about it anymore and wait for the result to be released on Monday 26.08.24 at 6pm.
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Q&As
– I will go through the Q&As.
– If I do not respond to your question(s), that means the answer is already
in the ‘Assessment 1 details and support or I have discussed it during this
webinar.
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Relevant Questions
A. Can I use subtitles? Yes but not too many
B. Is there any template for The Title Page: No- You can create your Title page
C. Where do I need to include the Acknowledgement if I use AI for ‘grammar etc…”? Include in the Title
Page- It is excluded from the Word count.
D. Can I use websites? Yes, provided they are neutral and verifiable
E. All questions related to APA 7th: Please go to
https://www.library.sydney.edu.au/support/referencing/apa-7th
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