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1. What did you learn about yourself from your Clifton Strengths Survey and your group coaching session with your Success Coach?

2. Were you surprised by any of your Top 5 talents (signature themes)? Why? 3. When you read your Top 5 talents, was there one or more you immediately resonated with?

Which one/s? Why?

4. How will this improved understanding of your talents/strengths apply to your professional development?

5. What do you think the greatest challenges for you will be in reaching your career goals?; and what Talent from your Top 5 could you draw on to assist you?

Submission Instructions

Submit your Reflective Journal 2: Gallup Strengths 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.

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 2- Reflective Journal 2: Gallup Strengths.

Assessment Attributes

Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49%

Pass (Functional)

50-64%

Credit (Proficient)

65-74%

Distinction (Advanced)

75 -84%

High Distinction (Exceptional)

85-100% Gallup strengths reflection and linkage to theory 30%

Journal entry demonstrates a limited attempt to reflect on the results of the Gallup Strengths Survey, with no/limited attempt to apply theoretical concepts to support ideas.

Journal entry demonstrates a basic attempt to reflect on the results of the Gallup Strengths Survey, with a basic attempt to apply theoretical concepts to support ideas.

Journal entry demonstrates an adequate reflection on the results of the Gallup Strengths Survey, with a critical application of theoretical concepts to support ideas.

Journal entry demonstrates a thorough reflection on the results of the Gallup Strengths Survey, with a critical and in-depth application of theoretical concepts to support ideas.

Journal entry demonstrates an expert reflection on the results of the Gallup Strengths Survey, with an in-depth, critical and meticulous application of theoretical concepts to support ideas.

Professional development reflection 20%

Journal entry shows no or limited evidence of reflective thinking in regards to how strengths could be used for student’s professional development.

Journal entry shows some evidence of reflective thinking and generically articulates how strengths could be used for student’s professional development.

Journal entry shows evidence of adequate reflective thinking and generically articulates how strengths could be leveraged for student’s professional development. Entry includes some comments on adverse effects the strengths may have when not applied correctly.

Journal entry shows evidence of thorough reflective thinking and clearly articulates how strengths could be used for student’s professional development. Entry demonstrates sufficient reflection on the adverse effect strengths may have when not applied correctly.

Journal entry shows evidence of thorough and critical reflective thinking and clearly articulates how own strengths could be utilised for future professional development. Entry demonstrates a critical reflection on the adverse effect strengths may have when not applied correctly.

Challenges reflection 20%

Journal entry does not identify challenges to achieve career goals. Entry shows no/limited attempt to reflect

Journal entry shows a basic identification of challenges to achieve career goals and a

Journal entry shows an adequate identification of challenges to achieve career goals and a

Journal entry demonstrates a thorough identification of challenges to achieve

Journal entry demonstrates a critical and thorough identification of challenges

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on how chosen talent could assist student to overcome professional challenges.

satisfactory attempt to reflect on how chosen talent could assist student to overcome professional challenges.

satisfactory reflection on how chosen talent could assist student to overcome professional challenges.

career goals and a critical reflection on how chosen talent could assist student to overcome professional challenges.

to achieve career goals and a critical and detailed reflection on how chosen talent could assist student to overcome professional challenges.

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.

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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.