BSP5071 Business In Action Assessment 02 Brief | CMU

Assessment Overview 

The Reflective Presentation requires your group to:

• Reflect on your experience completing the first Business in Action assessment
• Showcase research and understanding of your chosen topic (Business Ownership, Functions, Structure, Environment, or Digitalisation)
• Apply a Reflective Model to analyse preparation, contributions, and actions

Key Areas to Cover in Your Presentation:

1. What topic did you choose for the first assessment?

Key Learnings

Research and preparation

• Research Quality: Depth and relevance of research conducted. How much research did you do on the topic?
• Source Evaluation: Use of credible, academic sources. Where did you find your sources?

Academic Skills 

• Analysis: Ability to critically assess and synthesise information from the various sources you read.
• Harvard Referencing: Correct application of citations and references.

2. Reflection on Performance 

• What went well?
• What could have been improved?
• Apply a Reflective Model (e.g., Gibbs' Model) to analyse your experiences.
• What feedback did you receive?

3. Learning & Future Improvement

• What will you do differently next time?
• How will this experience influence your future decision-making and group work?

4. Action Plan 

• Outline specific steps to improve in future assessments and professional settings.

Presentation Delivery Guidelines

Group Participation & Presentation Roles

All members must contribute

• Groups will be the same as assessment 1; if you are not in a group, please let us know during the seminars.
• Attendance is mandatory. If a group member is absent or not participating for any reason, they may need to complete a resit assessment.
• Cue cards /notes can be used, but mobile phones are not permitted. Do not read from the screen

How to Approach Reflective Practice

5. Choose a Reflective Model (e.g., Gibbs' Model of Reflection).

• Do not simply describe the model; apply it to your group's experience.

6. For Example - Break Down Your Reflection Using the Gibbs’ Model:

• Description: What happened?
• Feelings: How did each group member feel before, during, and after the assessment?
• Evaluation: What worked well, and what didn’t?
• Analysis: Why did certain things happen? What were the contributing factors?
• Conclusion: What did you learn from this experience?
• Action Plan: What will you do differently?

7. Structure Your Slides Clearly

• Ensure your slides are concise, visually engaging, and structured logically.
• Share the presentation with all group members beforehand so everyone has an updated version.

Final Advice for a Successful Presentation:

• Practice together before your scheduled presentation time.
• Ensure equal participation – all members should contribute to the discussion.
• Use the Reflective Model effectively – do not just describe it, but apply it to your experience and include a reference.
• Keep slides within the 12-slide limit and stick to the 10-minute timeframe.

By following these guidelines, the group will be well-prepared for a strong, reflective, and insightful presentation.