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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
THE DESIGN SCHOOL
FOUNDATION IN DESIGN
ENGLISH 2 (ENGL 0205)
Prerequisite: English 1 (ENGL 0105)
SEMESTER: JANUARY – JUNE 2014
ASSIGNMENT 2: ORAL PRESENTATION
GROUP WORK
TOTAL MARKS -30%
SUBMISSION OF HARD COPIES TO BE MADE: WEEK 15– WEEK 16
PRESENTATION DATE: WEEK 15– WEEK 16
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.
Objectives of the Assignment
The specific objectives for this assignment are:
1. To provide students with basic oral presentation skills.
2. To enable students to participate in teamwork and leadership skills.
Learning Outcomes of the Assignment
The learning outcomes of this assignment are:
1. Ability to deliver an effective presentation by applying the elements of an
effective speaker.
2. To help students have self – confidence in the manner of speech.
Task- Methodology
Research and deliver an oral presentation / sketch based on a topic that will be
conducted during a “lucky draw”, which will take place on Week 8 during tutorial
class. Students can decide which group can go first. The topics range from cause –
effect to problem – solution, as well as possibly general knowledge or humorous
questions.

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Submission Requirements
1. You are required to choose ONE topic out of the lucky draw.
2. Work in groups of four - five (4 / 5) people.
3. You must research the topic that you choose and prepare an oral presentation
for about 20 to 25 minutes per group.
4. You must submit the following on the week that you are asked to present:
i. Printed copy of the slides or other presentation material, with a
cover page. Each group must submit one copy.
ii. A softcopy of your Power Point slides and any audio-visual
material that you will be using for your presentation. Discs must be
clearly labeled with the name of the assignment and names of
group members.
iii. Cover page (follow the attached format).
Assessment Criteria
The assessment for this assignment will be based on
 Your demonstrated understanding of the brief.
 The content of the presentation—strength of central idea and relevance to the
question.
 Clear and coherent organization of material.
 Ability to speak clearly, coherently, fluently and engage with the audience.
 Use of audio/visual aids to enhance the presentation.
Marking Criteria
Marks shall be distributed as follows:
Organization 10
Subject Knowledge 5
Graphics 5
Elocution and Grammar 5
Body Language 5

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
THE DESIGN SCHOOL
FOUNDATION IN DESIGN
SEPTEMBER 2013 INTAKE
SEMESTER 2
PRESENTATION TITLE:
GROUP MEMBERS:
Names Roles / Parts of Presentation
ENGLISH 2 (ENGL 0205)
ASSIGNMENT 2: ORAL PRESENTATION
LECTURER: CASSANDRA WIJESURIA
SUBMISSION DATE:
PRESENTATION DATE: