This document outlines an oral presentation assignment for students. It requires students to work in groups to research and present on the future plans of an existing city. The presentation should cover security, water/waste management, tourism/hospitality, transport/energy/disaster relief, and green building. Students will be assessed on their understanding of the brief, organization, supporting arguments, and presentation skills. The assignment aims to develop students' oral communication, collaboration, and research abilities. Presentations will take place on May 27th or June 3rd, 2014 and must be 20-25 minutes long.

1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Foundation in Natural and Built Environment (FNBE)
English 1 [ENGL0105]
Assignment: Oral Presentation
Assignment
Group work. Students to reflect on the
learning process for all graded
assignments.
LO
As per
stated in the
module
25%
Oral
presentation
27th
May / 3rd
June
2014. Depending
on Group numbers.
INTRODUCTION
This assignment evaluates oral presentation and speaking skills. It also evaluates the student’s ability to
research information and present an effective presentation of his/her research. In addition, being a group
assignment, each student will experience cooperating and collaborating with other peers as a team with a
common goal.
Referencing:
All persons, books and other sources of information are to be referenced in accordance with the
APA Style.
OBJECTIVES OF ORAL PRESENTATION
The objectives of this project are as follows:
• To provide students with basic oral presentation skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS REPORT
The learning outcomes of this assignment are:
• Ability to deliver an effective presentation by applying the elements of an effective speaker in four
main areas namely voice projection, body language, content as well as organization of the content.
• Analyse and listen to conversations in various interactive, social, professional and academic
situations.
• Identify the main idea and gist from lectures and talks.

2. TASKS - METHODOLOGY
Your task is as follow: Research and deliver an oral presentation describing a future city or future
plans of an existing city. Your presentation should include the following areas.
1. Security
2. Water and waste management
3. Tourism and Hospitality
4. Transport, Energy Management and Disaster Relief
5. Green Building
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT
Presentation is composed of 4/ 5 people per group to submit their works in a creative manner by
the 27th
of May (Week 9) / 3rd
of June (Week 10), 2014. Each group
will be required to produce the presentation for a duration of 20 to 25
minutes.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The assessment for this assignment will be based on:
• Your demonstrated understanding of the brief.
• The content of the write-up—strength of central idea and relevance to the question.
• Clear and coherent organization of ideas and argument.
• Ability to use scholarly references to support arguments and ideas.
• Grammar and mechanics.

3. MARKING CRITERIA

4. SUGGESTED REFERENCES
Ho Sook Wah, Chan Swee Heng & Yap Ngee Thai, ((1988) Interactively Speaking,Penerbit
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang.
Sahanaya, W. & Lindeck, J.(2001). IELTS Preparation and Practice. Listening and Speaking. (2nd
ed.).Australia & New Zealand: Oxford University Press.

5. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT
PRESENTATION TITLE:
GROUP MEMBERS:
Names Roles during Presentation
ENGLISH 1 (ELG 30505)
ASSIGNMENT 2: ORAL PRESENTATION
LECTURER: CASSANDRA WIJESURIA
SUBMISSION DATE: 27TH
MAY / 3RD
JUNE 2014
PRESENTATION DATE: 27TH
MAY / 3RD
JUNE 2014

6. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT
PRESENTATION TITLE:
GROUP MEMBERS:
Names Roles during Presentation
ENGLISH 1 (ELG 30505)
ASSIGNMENT 2: ORAL PRESENTATION
LECTURER: CASSANDRA WIJESURIA
SUBMISSION DATE: 27TH
MAY / 3RD
JUNE 2014
PRESENTATION DATE: 27TH
MAY / 3RD
JUNE 2014