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1. 2. 3. 4. This course FIK 3042 consists of only one coursework. This task consists of 3 sections: Section A, Section B and Section C. All the three sections are compulsory to be completed. The attempted and completed tasks should be hand-in as soft-copy and hard-copy to the Tutor in charge. Please read all the instructions given in the Coursework Guidelines carefully so that the task given would be completed successfully..
TASK CATEGORY
BREAKDOW N OF TASK
MARKS
DATE
30%
11 Mac 2012
SECTION A
30%
11 Mac 2012
40%
SECTION C
13 Mei 2012
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. 2. 3. 4. Cite the source of the text and any references you used, using the APA format. No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. The cover page(light green) should have the following information: a. Name b. Index number and ID c. Class/Group d. Title of essay Lecturers name
e.
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 presentation should 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.
COURSEWORK MARKING SCHEME Aspects Assessed SECTION A: i) Collect and compile at least three relevant articles on a selected issue based on one of the themes given. Weighting 11 15 marks 15%
All the articles chosen are relevant and appropriate to the issue discussed. Articles collected from a variety of sources. 11 15 marks
Scale 6 10 marks
All the three articles chosen are fairly relevant and appropriate to the issue discussed. Articles collected from a few sources. 6 10 marks Synopses are satisfactory with some relevant content. Evidence of some cohesive markers used. 11 20 marks Good outline written. Clear. All key points are adequately presented. Portray a satisfactory reading of relevant materials. 9 18 marks Relevant and appropriate content. Good organization. Clear development of ideas. Fairly coherent. 2 3 marks Fairly appropriate language use. Average language accuracy with minor errors 4-6 marks Average public speaking skills. Points fairly well discussed.
0 5 marks
All the three articles chosen are not relevant and inappropriate to the themes discussed. Articles collected from a single source. 0 5 marks Direct lifting of text. Content is randomly picked and presented incoherently. Very little or no use of cohesive markers. 1 10 marks Poor outline written. Most key points are vaguely presented. Portray a poor reading of relevant materials.
15%
Synopses are clear and concise. Content is relevant and coherent. Appropriate use of cohesive markers. 21 30 marks Very comprehensive outline written. Clear and precise outline. All key points are well presented. Portray a wide reading of relevant materials. 19 25 marks Very relevant and appropriate content. Very good organization and development of ideas. Very clear and coherent. 4 5 marks Appropriate language use. High language accuracy with very little or no errors. 7- 10 marks Good public speaking skills. Points very well discussed and presented.
25% SECTION C Writing a five-paragraph expository essay of about 350- 400 words, which includes an introductory paragraph, 3 content paragraphs and a concluding paragraph. Content and organization
1 8 marks Irrelevant and inappropriate content. Poor organization and development of ideas. Vague and incoherent. 0 1 mark Inappropriate language use. Poor language accuracy with gross errors. 1-3 marks Some public speaking skills evident. Points not well discussed. Some irrelevant material.
Oral Presentation
10%
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. Criteria Well presented, displaying an excellent or thorough understanding of the subject matter/key concepts. The arguments are fluent and clearly constructed and supported by appropriate material from relevant literature. Discussion reflects an indepth knowledge and clear understanding of contrasting viewpoints. There is evidence of originality of thought and analytical skill. Very few minor errors. Teachers attributes: Excellent contributions and attitude in performing the task given Appropriately organized and largely well-presented, displaying a good/sound understanding of central issues. Identifies focus of the question. The arguments are supported by reference to relevant literature. Discussion reflects sound knowledge and mostly clear understanding of contrasting viewpoints. The essay contains few significant errors. Teachers attributes: Good contributions and attitude in performing the task given Generally, quite organised, displaying understanding of main issues. There may be some significant errors or quite poorly expressed ideas. A general ability to present relevant arguments but might contain some irrelevant material. Some coherent arguments with certain weaknesses in overall structure and clarity. There is a significant dependence on lecture notes and/ or textbook materials. Teachers attributes: Average contributions and attitude in performing the task Poorly constructed, displaying flaws in understanding some of the material. There may be some omissions or inaccuracies. The essay may not be fully focused on the question asked. There is little evidence of supporting research. Shallow interpretation. May contain significant errors of fact or interpretation. Little evidence of independent thought. Poorly structured and presented with little coherent argument. Teachers attributes: Shows poor contributions Answer is not sufficiently accurate, extensive or detailed to merit a pass mark. There is very limited understanding of the main issues and very limited or no evidence of supporting research. There are omissions and errors. The essay is not clearly focused. Teachers attributes: Hardly shows any contributions in performing the task.
Marks A 13 15
B 10 12
C 79
D 4 -6
E 03
Oral Presentation Assessment Criteria ORAL PRESENTATION (10%) Marks 9-10 Criteria
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 is extemporaneous. Appears confident and relaxed. Uses a variety of sentence structures to convey thoughts clearly and effectively. Effective and interesting opening. Structure outlined very clearly, cues the listener to what will follow. Covers most aspects the topic. Content adequately developed and supported with appropriate examples. Aids/props appropriately used. Movements, facial expressions and gestures contribute to quality of presentation. Effective use of eye contact with audience & keeps audience generally attentive. Appears at ease and relaxed. Uses a variety of sentence structures to convey thoughts clearly. Good and interesting opening. Structure effectively outlined, listener is sufficiently primed for what is to follow. Covers many aspects the topic. Development and substantiation of content adequate. Adequate use of aids/props movements, facial expressions and gestures fairly contribute to quality of presentation. Fairly effective use of eye contact with audience, keeps audience generally attentive. Occasional reference to text. Appears at ease and fairly relaxed. Uses a fair variety of sentence structures to convey thoughts fairly well. Fairly interesting opening.
7-8
5-6
1-2
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:
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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