english for communication assignment 1

8/2/2019 English for Communication Assignment 1

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FIK 3042

ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION II

[GUIDELINES FOR COURSEWORK]


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INSTRUCTIONS

This course FIK 3042 consists of only one coursework.

This task consists of 3 sections: Section A, Section B and Section C. All the threesections are compulsory to be completed.

The attempted and completed tasks should be hand-in as soft-copy and hard-copy tothe Tutor in charge.

Please read all the instructions given in the Coursework Guidelines carefully so that thetask given would be completed successfully..

TASK CATEGORY

BREAKDOWN OF TASK

INSTRUCTIONS MARKS DATE

SECTION A

Task 1 : ARTICLESCollect and compile at least three relevantarticles on a selected issue based on one of

the themes given below. (15%).Themes:1. Family2. Education3. Environment4. Women5. Health6. Sports7. Social Ills

The articles chosen should be taken from thedifferent sources and should be reliable. Forexample, magazines, journals, books, articles

from newspaper, internet, etc.

Task 2: SUMMARYWrite a summary of each of the selectedarticles. (15%)

30% 11 Mac2012

SECTION B

Task 3: ESSAY OUTLINEBased on your reading of the materials collect-ed, organize your points for your essay into anoutline which includes a thesis statement(10%) and three main points (20%).

30% 11 Mac2012

SECTION C

Task 4: EXPOSITORY ESSAYThen, write a five-paragraph expository essayin 300-350 words which includes:

an introductory paragraph (5 %)

3 content paragraphs (20%) and

a concluding paragraph (5%)

Task 5: ORAL PRESENTATIONMake an oral presentation of the essay written

(10%)

40% 13 Mei2012

JUMLAH 100%


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A GOOD ASSIGNMENT SHOULD SHOW

1. A good understanding of the task.

2. Originality in presentation.

3. Appropriate language use.

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSEWORK

1. Cite the source of the text and any references you used, using the APA format.

2. No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed.

3. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

4. The cover page(light green) should have the following information:

a. Name

b. Index number and ID

c. Class/Groupd. Title of essay

e. Lecturers name

5. Use Font: Arial; Saiz 11; Spacing 1.5 line

You should adhere to the deadline. Without an approved extension of time, late submission will be

dealt with severely.

Oral Presentation (10%)

Present the information orally pertaining to the essay question you have chosen. Your presentationshould display:

Knowledge of the relevant issues and examples relevant to the question chosen.

Critical evaluation and informed argument accurately supported by evidence.

Synthesis of relevant material.

Originality of thought and analytical skill.

Structure and clarity of presentation.


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COURSEWORK MARKING SCHEME

Aspects Assessed Weighting Scale

11 15 marks 6 10 marks 0 5 marks

SECTION A:i) Collect and compile at

least three relevantarticles on a selectedissue based on one ofthe themes given.

15%

All the articles chosenare relevant andappropriate to theissue discussed.Articles collected froma variety of sources.

All the three articleschosen are fairlyrelevant andappropriate to theissue discussed.Articles collectedfrom a few sources.

All the three articleschosen are notrelevant andinappropriate to thethemes discussed.Articles collectedfrom a single source.


ii) A summary of each ofthe three selectedarticles

15%

Synopses are clearand concise.Content is relevantand coherent.

Appropriate use ofcohesive markers.

Synopses aresatisfactory withsome relevantcontent.

Evidence of somecohesive markersused.

Direct lifting of text.Content is randomlypicked and presentedincoherently. Very

little or no use ofcohesive markers.


SECTION B

Organizing points for anexpository essay into anoutline.

30%

Very comprehensiveoutline written.Clear and preciseoutline.All key points are wellpresented. Portray awide reading ofrelevant materials.

Good outlinewritten.Clear.All key points areadequatelypresented.Portray asatisfactory readingof relevant

materials.

Poor outline written.Most key points arevaguely presented.Portray a poorreading of relevantmaterials.


SECTION C

Writing a five-paragraphexpository essay of about350- 400 words, whichincludes an introductoryparagraph, 3 contentparagraphs and aconcluding paragraph.

25%

Content andorganization

Very relevant andappropriate content.Very goodorganization anddevelopment of ideas.Very clear andcoherent.

Relevant andappropriate content.Good organization.Clear developmentof ideas.Fairly coherent.

Irrelevant andinappropriate content.Poor organizationand development ofideas.Vague andincoherent.

(5%) 4 5 marks 2 3 marks 0 1 mark

Language

use andaccuracy

Appropriate languageuse.High languageaccuracy with verylittle or no errors.

Fairly appropriatelanguage use.Average languageaccuracy with minorerrors

Inappropriatelanguage use.Poor languageaccuracy with grosserrors.

7- 10 marks 4-6 marks 1-3 marks

Oral Presentation 10%

Good public speakingskills. Points very welldiscussed andpresented.

Average publicspeaking skills.Points fairly welldiscussed.

Some publicspeaking skillsevident. Points notwell discussed. Someirrelevant material.


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Assessment Criteria For Summary (15%)

The grade/mark will be an overall summary of performance across the following:

Knowledge of the relevant issues and examples relevant to the question set.

Critical evaluation and informed argument accurately supported by evidence.

Synthesis of relevant material. Originality of thought and analytical skill.

Structure and clarity of presentation.

Marks Criteria

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Well presented, displaying an excellent or thorough understanding of the subjectmatter/key concepts. The arguments are fluent and clearly constructed andsupported by appropriate material from relevant literature. Discussion reflects an in-depth knowledge and clear understanding of contrasting viewpoints. There isevidence of originality of thought and analytical skill. Very few minor errors.Teachers attributes: Excellent contributions and attitude in performing the task given

B10 12

Appropriately organized and largely well-presented, displaying a good/soundunderstanding of central issues. Identifies focus of the question. The arguments aresupported by reference to relevant literature. Discussion reflects sound knowledgeand mostly clear understanding of contrasting viewpoints. The essay contains fewsignificant errors.Teachers attributes: Good contributions and attitude in performing the task given

C7 9

Generally, quite organised, displaying understanding of main issues. There may besome significant errors or quite poorly expressed ideas. A general ability to present

relevant arguments but might contain some irrelevant material. Some coherentarguments with certain weaknesses in overall structure and clarity. There is asignificant dependence on lecture notes and/ or textbook materials.Teachers attributes: Average contributions and attitude in performing the task

D4 -6

Poorly constructed, displaying flaws in understanding some of the material. Theremay be some omissions or inaccuracies. The essay may not be fully focused on thequestion asked. There is little evidence of supporting research. Shallowinterpretation. May contain significant errors of fact or interpretation. Little evidenceof independent thought. Poorly structured and presented with little coherentargument.

Teachers attributes: Shows poor contributions

E0 3

Answer is not sufficiently accurate, extensive or detailed to merit a pass mark. Thereis very limited understanding of the main issues and very limited or no evidence ofsupporting research. There are omissions and errors. The essay is not clearlyfocused.Teachers attributes: Hardly shows any contributions in performing the task.


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Oral Presentation Assessment Criteria

ORAL PRESENTATION (10%)

Marks Criteria

9-10

Covers all relevant aspects. Aids/props are effectively used throughout presentation.Movements, expressive facial expressions and gestures enhance presentation. Holds

audiences attention by maintaining direct eye contact with all present. Delivery isextemporaneous. Appears confident and relaxed. Uses a variety of sentencestructures to convey thoughts clearly and effectively. Effective and interestingopening. Structure outlined very clearly, cues the listener to what will follow.

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Covers most aspects the topic. Content adequately developed and supported withappropriate examples. Aids/props appropriately used. Movements, facial expressionsand gestures contribute to quality of presentation. Effective use of eye contact withaudience & keeps audience generally attentive. Appears at ease and relaxed. Uses avariety of sentence structures to convey thoughts clearly. Good and interestingopening. Structure effectively outlined, listener is sufficiently primed for what is to

follow.

5-6

Covers many aspects the topic. Development and substantiation of content adequate.Adequate use of aids/props movements, facial expressions and gestures fairlycontribute to quality of presentation. Fairly effective use of eye contact with audience,keeps audience generally attentive. Occasional reference to text. Appears at easeand fairly relaxed. Uses a fair variety of sentence structures to convey thoughts fairlywell. Fairly interesting opening.

Outline structure presented, audience able to follow presentation.

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Covers few aspects of topic. Development and substantiation of content fairlyadequate. Minimal use of aids/props. Gestures awkward and exaggerated. Facialexpressions show nervousness. Occasional and unsustained eye contact with

audience. Reliance of prepared text is evident. Nervousness that is somewhatcontrolled. Some use of simple sentence. Structures largely predictable to conveythoughts. Attempt to outline the structure. Benefit of the audience evident.

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Does not include significant aspects of topic. Details / examples poorly presented /missing. No use of aids/props. Movements and gestures distracting. Facialexpressions convey unease. Avoids eye contact with audience. Too much reading.Poor body posture and apparent nervousness. Limited use of sentence structure,presentation uninteresting, ends abruptly, listener not sure about what is to follow.

Notes for the tutor:

Points to consider during discussion with your students on essay writing:Make sure students understand the topic of the essay.Brainstorm the ideas.Points in the essay must be relevant to the question.The essay must be well organized.It must consist of the:


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SAMPLE OUTLINE

Introduction:-

What the essay is about

What materials/points/ideas you intend to cover/look at/discuss etc.

What argument you intend to follow/discuss.

Body of the essay:-

A series of paragraphs which progress logically through the series of points.

Extract what is important only.

Use examples to support your argument or views.

Analyse and synthesize the points

Avoid long sentences or long paragraphs.

Use signpost if necessary so that it is easier to read.

Conclusion:-

Your ending should be definite.

It is a summary of what you have written in your essay and your stand.


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SEMESTER 1

COURSE CODE & COURSE TITLE

FIK3042: ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION II

TOPIC

GROUP

_________

PREPARED BY:

NAME IC. NUMBER TEL. NUMBER

TUTOR :____________________________________

SUBMISSION DATE : _______________

PEMARKAHAN

1. SECTION A

2. SECTION B

3. SECTION CJUMLAH

LAMPIRAN 2

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