This document outlines an oral presentation assignment for a group of students. It asks students to research and present on an ancient or modern wonder of the world. Students must discuss the historical background, structure, ornamentation, and materials used. The presentation should be a 20-25 minute video submitted by each group. Students will be evaluated on their understanding of the topic, organization, use of references, grammar, and presentation skills such as voice, body language, and content delivery.

1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Foundation in Natural and Built Environment (FNBE)
English 1 [ELS 3215 / ENGL 0105]
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
Week 13
5th
May,2014
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.
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2. TASKS - METHODOLOGY
Topic: Ancient or Modern Wonders of the World.
Choose any ONE of the ancient or modern wonders of the world and describe the following:
a. Historical background of the country.
b. Structure and layout.
c. Types of ornamentation used
d. Type of materials used.
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3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT
Presentation of the video is up to the individual group (five people) to submit
their works in a creative manner by the 5th
May,2014. Each group will be required
to produce the a video for a duration of 20 to 25 minutes of a particular individual of your choice.
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.
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4. MARKING CRITERIA
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5. 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.
SUGGESTED COVER PAGE / AUTHORSHIP
Should be well designed with the necessary information;
[Name / all in group]
[Id]
[Module]
[Session] May, 2014
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6. 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.
SUGGESTED COVER PAGE / AUTHORSHIP
Should be well designed with the necessary information;
[Name / all in group]
[Id]
[Module]
[Session] May, 2014
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