This document outlines an assignment for an English course that requires students to work in groups to research and present on types of drawings used in different professions. Each group will investigate drawings from one profession and include an introduction to drawings task and introduction to construction industry task. Individual students will then deliver a 3-minute oral presentation on their findings. The presentation will be assessed based on verbal, nonverbal, and content skills. Students must submit their presentation slides, video, and references on a CD to the module coordinator by the deadline. The assignment aims to develop students' oral presentation, research, collaboration, and language skills.

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Foundation in Natural and Built Environment (FNBE)
English 1 [ELG 30505]
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 5
10th March, 2015
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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TASKS - METHODOLOGY
Your task is as follow:
This is an integrated project between Introduction to Drawing(ITD) ,Introduction to Construction
Industry (ICI) and English I module.
In a group of five or six people, you are required to investigate type of drawings from ONE of the
profession below:
No Profession (ICI) Types of Drawing (ITD)
1 Architect Architectural Drawings
2 Interior Architect/Interior
Designer
Interior Architecture Drawings
3 Town Planner/Master Planner Planners Drawings
4 Product Designer (Furniture) Product Design Drawings
5 Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying Drawings –what do they refer to
6 Landscape Architect Landscape Architecture Drawings
7 Civil /Structural Engineer Civil/Structural Engineering Drawing
8 Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
Mechanical & Electricals Drawings
(1)Introduction to Drawing (ITD) Task (20%)-GROUP
You are to research and investigate the use of the drawings as a means of communication. The
data gathered should include types and function of drawings, stages and examples of drawings
used to communicate ideas and presentations.
(2)Introduction to Construction Industry (ICI) Task (10%)-GROUP
You are to research and investigate the scope of work handled by them, their responsibilities and
tasks at different stages of construction.
(3) English I Task (Oral Presentation)( 25 %)-INDIVIDUAL
Your task is as follow:
Research and deliver an oral presentation on various types of drawings used in different
professions. You should demonstrate the ability to deliver an effective presentation by applying the
elements of an effective speaker in three main areas namely in verbal skills, nonverbal skills and
content.

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT
Using the data gathered, you are to discuss and work as a team to generate a presentation slide
which includes item 1 and 2 listed in the TASKS section. Each of your team members will be
communicating and presenting their findings to the class on Presentation Day. The oral
presentation will be asses under item 3 listed in the TASKS section.
You are advice to keep the presentation short (3 minutes per person) and simple using any
creative medium that best suits the content and findings for your audience.
Presentation Day
Date : 10th March 2015(Week 5)
Time : (Tentative-open for suggestion)
Slot (1) 10am-12pm(8 groups; 15 minutes per group)
Slot (2) 1-3pm(8 groups; 15 minutes per group)
Dress Code : Smart Casual
Presentation Flow: TBC
To ensure the span of presentation is used wisely, please follow these guidelines on presentation
day to avoid interruptions and delay of time.
1. The whole class presentation will be using ONE laptop throughout all presentation.
2. You are advice to transfer all softcopies of presentation materials into the laptop prior to class
time.
3. Each group need to setup and record presentation using their OWN CAMERA or ONE camera
using different MEMORY CARD- for E-portfolio and CD submission
4. Please print the assessment sheet for each lecturer BEFORE the presentation

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Post Presentation:
As a team, you are required to compile the following components in a CD:
1-Presentation slide
2-Video of your presentation
3-References (Optional)
All items above will be compiled by group leader in the CD with proper CD Casing with proper
information such as the title, module name, group members name and ID, and the name of your
respective tutor. CDs must reach module coordinator by the next class session. (18th March, 2015).
Presentation of the video is up to the individual group (four people) to submit their works in
creative manner by the 10th March,2015. Each group will be required to produce a video for a
duration of 10 - 15 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.

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MARKING CRITERIA

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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] January, 2015