Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes

1. Present your written assignment effectively;

2. Apply citation style based on the American Psychological Association (APA format; and

3. Practise effective techniques for oral presentation.

Steps in Writing an Steps in Writing an AssignmentAssignment1. Select a topic

2. Analyse the topic

3. Search for information

4. Evaluate and select

5. Take notes from resources

6. Plan an outline

7. Organise and consolidate

8. Write the paper

9. Review assignment

10. Present before deadline

Common Faults Found in Common Faults Found in AssignmentAssignment

1. Unfocused treatment

2. Shallow treatment of topic/subject

3. Badly organised content (poor presentation)

4. Lack of fluency and flow

5. Poor introduction

6. Poor conclusion

7. Boring presentation

8. Irrelevant information

a) Introductiona) Introduction Scope of the paper Setting the scene or clarify what the main

issue is How you intend to approach it

b) Body of Contentb) Body of Content Contain your ideas, opinions and facts Explained and argued out systematically and

logically With each idea or issue or argument flowing

smoothly from one to another

c) Conclusionc) Conclusion A good conclusion should provide the read

with a sense of completion or closure Your conclusion should tally with the

introduction and the body of content

d) Accompanying d) Accompanying InformationInformation List of References

list of materials referred to and used in the text reflect the scope and depth of your reading

Footnotes or Notes notes at the bottom of the page that contain the

relevant informationcan be in the form of a citation or explanation of

information

e) Quotations & e) Quotations & ParaphrasingParaphrasing Quotation

ideas and opinions of other people being reproduced verbatim

Paraphrasing ideas and opinions of other people rewritten

using own words

f) Citation Stylef) Citation Style Documenting all the sources used in a paper Types of resources/references are:

books JournalsSpecific topics in a bookWebsitesOther types of materials (newspaper articles,

audio-video materials, etc.)

The Final DraftThe Final Draft1. Is the assignment focused?

2. Did I plan and prepare well?

3. Does the content show understanding of relevant issues related to the topic?

4. Does the writing show evidence of wide reading and research on the topic?

5. Is there a logical development of issues from one paragraph to another?

6. Are the arguments convincing and supported by evidence?

7. Is the analysis clear and logical?

8. Is the language simple and precise?

9. Does the conclusion answer questions raised in the body of content?

Assignment FormatAssignment Format

1. Use A4 size white paper. Do not mix sizes.

2. Leave a right margin of 3cm.

3. Title Page on the first page with complete personal details.

4. Put name and matric number in all pages.

5. Use font size 12 points.

6. Font type Times New Roman is the font generally used.

7. Number all pages.

8. Correct pages for all diagrams and illustrations.

9. Bind or staple the assignment.

Writing Essays under Writing Essays under Examination ConditionsExamination Conditions

1. Apply same steps as writing an assignment.

2. Choose questions on topics that you are confident of answering.

3. Spend few minutes jotting down ideas

4. Quickly organise them systematically.

Oral PresentationOral Presentation1. Audience and purpose of presentation

You would need to know the audience because it affects:

○ The equipment you use○ The level of preparation you need to make○ The type of attire you need to wear○ The language you use (formal or informal)○ The setting of the room

Oral PresentationOral Presentation2. Planning and preparation

Understand the breadth and depth of th topic Understand the audience Be comfortable with the environment Decide on the type of presentation Check whether appropriate equipment is available Check whether the materials to be used are available Duration of presentation Start preparations early Check on availability of equipment Test the equipment Decide on suitable attire Test the presentation Be creative Keep text to minimum

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