ASSESSMENT GUIDE

COMM1999

myBCom

First Year Portfolio

Term 1, 2025

Assessment 1: My Future Work Self (FWS)

	Part 1A: COMM1999 Future Work Self survey	Submit by: 4pm Friday 11 April
	Part 1B: One Minute Reflective Video Part 1C: Transcript of speech from your video	Submit by: 4pm Thursday 17 April
	Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
	Part 1A: COMM1999 Future Work Self (FWS) survey; Part 1B: Video; Part 1C: Transcript
	Video 60 seconds – max. 90 seconds
	Future Work Self survey (link on Moodle), reflection video and transcript. via links in Moodle

Description of assessment task

Increasingly when you apply for a job the prospective employer requires you to submit a video introducing yourself. This assessment is designed to provide you with an opportunity to practice this skill.  On the basis that education should be transformative, the end of the Integrated First Year (IFY) is also a good   opportunity for you to reflect on what you have learnt about yourself, your goals, and aspirations for the future.

Approach to Task

There are three parts to this assessment, you will need to complete all three tasks to pass this assessment. There is an online workshop in Week 7 to support this assessment and your Future Work Self-reflection.

PART 1A: Future Work Self (FWS) Survey – note this is due one week prior to the video In COMM1999 you will complete the Future Work Self (FWS) survey again. All students are required to do this, even if you completed this in COMM0999 or are repeating COMM1999. As you moved through the IFY you have learned new aspects of yourself and experienced growth in many new areas. It is to be expected that as you move through your degree that your values, competencies and priorities may alter. Updating the FWS is a means to evaluate this growth and to set new, and relevant, goals for future studies.

PART 1B: Video – My Future Work Self (FWS) and PROACTIVITY

Create and submit a one-minute video introducing yourself and communicating a personal reflection based on the results of your Future Work Self (FWS) survey. Attend the Workshop in Week 7 ‘Present like a Pro’ (See the specific instructions on the following page).

PART 1C: Transcript of Video

Create a transcript in a Word document (verbatimfrom the video)

Instructions

Part 1A

i.      Open the link to the Future Work Survey on Moodle under Assessment 1 tab

ii.      Reflect on how your studies and experiences at UNSW have changed how you think about your future.

Note: Even if you started this last term, all students are to update the FWS.

iii. Save the FWS report sent to your email for use in COMM3999 and for Assessment 1B

Part 1B

i.      Open the FWS Report to script. your reflection for the Video recording (Part 1B)

ii.      Use the Task Prompt below to help you write the video reflection.

iii.      Record a video of yourself presenting your reflection

iv.     Your head and shoulders (cameo) are to fill the screen.

v.      A subtle background image is acceptable, but no slide show.

vi.      Duration: 60- 90 secs (your marker will stop watching after this time and you may be awarded unsatisfactory for failing to follow instructions)

vii.      Save your video as a file MP4 or .MOV. (not Tiktok or YouTube) upload to Moodle

** Note: If using your phone to record, it must be in landscape mode, or it will not upload

Task Prompt

In your video you will:

• Introduce yourself

•    Reflect specifically on your results in the PROACTIVITY dimension of the FWS survey:

a.   Where are your strengths?

b.   Provide an example of ONE activity/ event you participated in last year that relates to PROACTIVITY

c.   Discuss how you are going to enhance your PROACTIVITY in the coming 12 months

Expectations

Video must adhere to the following:

• Be succinct and focused on key aspects of the task prompt

•    Demonstrate some rehearsal so you appear ‘natural’ . It is acceptable to read minimally from a script, making eye contact with the camera.

•    It is your responsibility to check the sound and visuals (can be heard and seen) so your work can be assessed.

Part 1C

i.      Once you have finished recording your video, create a transcript, verbatim, based on the recording

ii.      Save as a word document

Criteria

See the rubric for details of expectations on how to satisfactorily complete Part 1B of the assessment

Submission Instructions

Log in to Moodle with your UNSW credentials  > Assessment Hub > Assessment #1: My Future Work Self

•    Once you have completed the FWS Survey (Part 1A) you will receive your survey report via your   UNSW student email from the survey administrators. You are not required to upload your survey report to Moodle.

• Upload/Submit Your Video to Moodle (Part 1B)

o Click on my Future Work Self (FWS) video submission

o Click on Add Gallery and follow the prompts and/or read the submission instructions and troubleshooting document on Moodle

o Check your video is submitted correctly, videos incorrectly submitted are deemed a non- submission,

• Submit your Transcript Word document to the ‘Transcript of my FWS video’ space on Moodle

Grading

Whilst there are three parts to this assessment and two submission dates, you will be graded on all parts of this assessment and awarded a single grade of either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

•    1A -Future Work Survey (FWS): graded satisfactory if an adequate attempt has been made to

respond to all sections on the survey. Note: A completion report will be sent from the survey

administrators to the myBCom team, and you will receive an email to your university email inbox.

•    1B -The video: graded against the rubric criterion (see next page) with either a zero or a single mark for each of the three criteria.

•    1C- Transcript: graded as satisfactory if the content is verbatim of the video and is deemed original via the Turnitin similarity report.

Supporting resources

On Moodle Under Assessment 1 Tab:

•    Link to Future Work Survey

•    Workshop in Week 7 – “Present like a Pro”

•    How-To-Guide: all you need to know about recording a video and creating a transcript.

• Submission instructions and support

Assessment 2: myPortfolio

	Part 2A: First Submission (optional) Ensure you read Grading section below	Submit by: Week 5; Friday, 21 March, 4pm
	Part 2B: Final Submission – Graded. Submit, or resubmit the revised and completed myPortfolio for grading	Submit by: Week 10; Thursday 24 April, 4pm
	Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
	Written Response myPortfolio on myBCom.unsw.edu.au
	Completion of all compulsory information and sections, critically reflecting on each of three (3) chosen program learning outcomes (PLOs). Recommended guide is 50-100 words per PLO.
	See instructions below on how to submit your myPortfolio for assessment. Failure to follow these instructions will result in your portfolio being assessed as  not completed .

Description of assessment task

The first year myBCom myPortfolio is a repository for you to capture your reflections on your learning and development across the BCom Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) (Problem solving, Business Communication, Teamwork, Responsible Business Practice, Global and Cultural Competence, Leadership Development) during the IFY.

An ePortfolio is a tool that allows you to step back from the focus on individual assignments and courses to understand your learning journey throughout your degree - bringing together the content, skills and experiences that constitute your time as a university student. myPortfolio is a useful artefact to showcase your skills and abilities to future employers. Developing a process to document and reflect on your learning is an important aspect of mastering and orienting our professional practice.

Approach to Task

To gain a Satisfactory grade, you need to complete all compulsory sections of your first year myPortfolio and reflect on your learning activities. Attend the myPortfolio Write like a Pro Workshop held in Week 3, see the COMM1999 Moodle site for details.

Instructions

1.   Go to the myBCom platform. (myBCom.unsw.edu.au) and navigate to your first year myPortfolio

2.   Go to the tab Portfolio’ (check you have entered your name):

a.   Complete all compulsory sections under ‘Settings’

o Profile photo on myPortfolio page

o Program name/ Major(s) are identified

o Functional/working link to LinkedIn profile

b.  Complete the first two compulsory sections under ‘Description, o Summary and My Career Goals

3.   Before completing the three PLO sections, refer to the "First Year PLO Threshold Criteria" at Appendix #1 and read through the expectations for each PLO.

4.   Reflect on the activities you have completed in your first year and consider which activity aligns best to the PLO in which you would like to demonstrate your achievement.

5.   Choose THREE (3) of the SIX (6) Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) on which to base your reflection:

•    1.Problem solving 2. Communication 3. Teamwork 4. Responsible Business Practice 5. Global and Cultural Competence 6. Leadership development

6.   Using the space provided on myPortfolio under each of your 3 chosen PLOs, write a critical

reflection (avoid lengthy descriptions - recommended guideline is 50-100 words). See  Reflection Structure below for writing support.

7.   Use Section Requirements for myPortfolio  Table on Moodle to ensure you have completed all compulsory components.

Reflection Structure:

For each of your three chosen Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) write a reflection containing the following:

a.   A short explanation of your comprehension of WHY the Program Learning Outcome (PLO) is important for developing business professionals and the business world.

•    Reference the theories, frameworks, and methodologies you ve learned throughout your studies to underscore the importance of the PLOs.

b.   Choose a specific example that showcases your abilities based on experiences from within the last

12 months (not high school). Some instances where you might find a specific example to write about are:

•    an activity you have completed in class   -  e.g. a team assignment or academic project, or

•    a co-curricular activity   -  e.g. a student club, or

•    something else entirely  -  e.g. experience from work, or community group or Dashboard activities

c.   Use your specific example as evidence to describe HOW you have met the PLO threshold criteria (Appendix #1) for each chosen Program Learning Outcome (PLO) during IFY.  Use the specific language from the PLO threshold criteria document when writing the reflection on your growth.

d.  Your myPortfolio reflection should be written as if it is to be read by a prospective employer.

Impress upon them that you are someone that they would want to employ; be confident and

professional in your writing. Be concise, as this is valued by employers who are often time-poor.

Criteria

Your myPortfolio will be assessed based on the following:

• All compulsory myPortfolio sections are completed.

•    Provided an informed explanation of WHY each of the 3 chosen Program Learning Outcomes are important in the business world.

•    Included an account of a specific example of your competencies for each of the 3 PLOs chosen and justified how this example aligns to that PLO s threshold criteria (Appendix #1) applying the specific language found in this document.

• Demonstrated professionalism by targeting the audience   -  prospective employer.

Submission

• Only submit if you have followed all instructions.

•    Ensure you click “update” to save your work.

• Navigate to the Submit section of the menu of the myPortfolio

•    When finalised click the READY FOR ASSESSMENT Button

•    Click UPDATE button on the bottom of the page to notify your marker

Image: Submitting myPortfolio for grading once all sections are satisfactorily completed.

Failure to submit your myPortfolio for assessment correctly will result in a FL grade for this assessment.

Grading

1.  You may submit a myPortfolio before the end of week 5 for formative feedback. Ensure you have followed all instructions in the Assessment Guide and Workshop.

• If graded satisfactory then no more submissions are required.

•    If graded unsatisfactory, you have the opportunity to update your submission before ONE further attempt at a satisfactory grade. Resubmit by the end of week 10 for regrading.

2.   If you submit after the end of week 5 but before the end of week 10, then only ONE submission is permitted, you will be graded ONCE as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

Supporting resources and links

•    Attend Write like a Pro  Workshop held during week 3. Details on Moodle under Assessment 2 tab

• Appendix 1- UNSW Bachelor of Commerce PLO criteria: attached at the end of this document for use throughout the assignment

•    Use Moodle, Assessment 2 tab   - for additional resources including short  Support Videos  on how to complete this task.

Assessment 3: mySkills Dashboard

	Part 3A: Achieve a minimum of 25 myBCom points for each PLO (including 10 Course Points) Part 3B: Complete all Mandatory activities listed on myBCom Dashboard.	Submit by: Thursday 24 April, 4pm
	Unsatisfactory/ Satisfactory
	various
	various
	Via myBCom Platform. (mybcom.unsw.edu.au)

Description of Assessment Task

During your degree you are engaged in learning and assessments not only on ‘Business Knowledge’ (PLO1) but also skills and capabilities (PLOs 2-7) that are important for Business graduates to succeed in increasingly complex and uncertain business environments.  You have been working on these skills and capabilities throughout your Integrated First Year courses.

Approach to Task

The purpose of this task is for you to engage in professional skills development by completing identified   curricular and co/extra-curricular activities related to PLOs. As you know, each of these activities will earn points as a way to demonstrate your progress in learning the PLO skills.

During the term, access the myBCom Dashboard to monitor your progress in accumulating sufficient PLO points and completing the mandatory modules. You are expected to self-manage your time and effort to   ensure you have completed all requirements by the week 10 deadline.

There are two parts to the Skills Dashboard assessment:

Part 3A: Refer to the myBCom Dashboard to calculate the number of myBCom points you currently have per Program Learning Outcome (PLO) and over the course of the term engage in activities to achieve the minimum required number of myBCom points (25 each PLO including 10 Course Points).

Part 3B: Complete all activities listed under the heading ‘Mandatory Activities’ on the Dashboard.

Items are only complete when shown with a green tick, this is the ONLY way to confirm completion.

Instructions

Part 3A 一Achieve a minimum of 25 myBCom points (course and experience) in each of the 6 PLOs

•    In Week One of Term go to the myBCom Dashboard

•    Review the number of points you currently have and those you need to complete for each PLO (25 points each, including 10 Course Points).

•    MyBCom points are made up of Course points and Experience points:

o Course points are awarded through each course you participated in during the IFY

o Experience points are earned via the ‘Earn more points’ list or claimed via self-sourced activities in the ‘Where are my points?’ link.

•    Click on the "Earn more points" link to identify which additional activities will earn you Experience Points and put together a plan to meet the minimum requirements by the end of Week 10.

• Complete all activities that earn you points by the due date for this assessment.

Part 3B – Complete all Mandatory Activities on the Dashboard

•    In Week One, navigate to the Dashboard, check the outstanding Mandatory activities and plan when you will undertake them.

•    The myBCom team will upload completion according to the timeframe. in the instructions for each activity.

•    The last activity “COMM1999 Completion” is only marked complete (green tick) when you pass the course.

Submission

•    Collect the minimum number of myBCom points (part 3A) and complete all Mandatory activities (Part 3B) on the myBCom Dashboard

• Note: Many activities require an uploading time of approximately 10 business days. This means a delay between when you complete an activity and its appearance on your Dashboard.

•    Completion of the “Ethics in Action” and “Sustainability in Action” activities will be uploaded at the end of the term.

•    If the activities have been completed, then the assessment is considered submitted.

Grading

•    Satisfactory completion of mandatory activities and earning 25 points per PLO, by the due date, is sufficient to pass this section of the assessment.

•    Grades are finalised after all activities are uploaded to your Dashboard by the myBCom team (which may be after the due date).

Additional Resources

•    Use the ‘All About myBCom Points’ tab on COMM1999 Moodle site to find out more about course and experience points

• Watch the support videos under ‘Assessment 3’ tab on Moodle for guidance on this assessment.