1

ASSIGNMENT
________________________________________________________________________

OUMH1303
ENGLISH FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION
MAY 2014 SEMESTER
________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

1. This assignment contains TWO (2) tasks that is set in the language of the printed module for the
course.

2. Answer in English.

3. Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for
preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point
Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing.

4. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Do not copy the
assignment question and instructions to your answer. The number of words should be shown at
the end of your assignment. Only assignment answer developed within the approximate word
limit will be assessed.

5. You must submit your assignment TO YOUR FACE-TO-FACE TUTOR. You are advised to
keep a copy of your submitted assignment for personal reference.

6. Your assignment must be submitted between 27th - 29th June 2014 or Tutorial 4. Submission
after 29th June 2014 or Tutorial 4 will NOT be accepted.

7. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons
assignment. You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own.

Terjemahan soalan:

ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR


1. Tugasan ini mengandungi tugas-tugas TWO yang mula bahasa modul tertera bagi kursus itu.

2. Answer dalam bahasa Inggeris.

3. Muat turun versi bahasa templat tugasan mengenai dari MyVLE untuk persediaan dan
penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda seharusnya ditaip menggunakan 12 titik Times New
Roman fon dan 1.5 jarak baris.
2



4. Tugasan anda sepatutnya di antara 2500 kepada 3000 perkataan tidak termasuk rujukan.
Jangan menyalin tugasan soal dan arahan kepada jawapan anda. Jumlah perkataan harus
ditonjolkan pada akhir tugasan anda. Satu-satunya jawapan tugasan dibangunkan di dalam had
perkataan kasar akan ditaksir.

5. Anda perlu mengemukakan tugasan anda TO YOUR FACE TO FACE TUTOR. Anda dinasihatkan
menyimpan satu salinan tugasan diserahkan anda untuk rujukan peribadi.

6. Tugasan anda mesti diserahkan antara ke-27 - 29hb Jun 2014 atau Tutorial 4. Penyerahan
selepas 29hb Jun 2014 atau Tutorial 4 akan TAK diterima menjadi.

7. Tugasan anda seharusnya disediakan secara individu. Anda tidak harus menyalin tugasan
orang yang lain. Anda juga tidak harus kerja orang yang lain, plagiat sebagai kepunyaan sendiri.


EVALUATION
This assignment accounts for 30% of the marks for the course mentioned and shall be assessed based
on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme.

You would be informed of the assignment mark before the Final Semester Examination commences.

PLAGIARISM : MARKS DEDUCTION

Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is
detected, marks would be deducted as follows:

Assignments with 10 - 30 % overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total
marks scored.
Assignments with 31 - 50 % overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total
marks scored.
Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others: Zero mark would be given.




3


ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
PURPOSE
This assignment is divided into two categories;
a) a written assignment; and
b) an oral presentation.

The purpose of this assignment is to develop learners writing ability and apply specific skills
that are required in an oral presentation.

QUESTION
A. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT (20 Marks)
Assume that you are a founder of Brainy Montessori who will deliver a speech on Parenting
Tips during your open day. Your speech is focused to this area, What does it take to be a
good parent? In your speech, describe the characteristics of a good parent. Give specific
details to explain your views. Use your personal observations, experience, and knowledge.

Write your speech between 2500-3000 words. Each point should be elaborated with significant examples

B. ORAL PRESENTATION (10 Marks)

1. You need to prepare 8 -10 MS PowerPoint slides based on the content of your paper
(written assignment) for a 10 minute talk (oral presentation).
2. Use phrases rather than whole sentences to write the text of your slides. Use
numbered/bulleted lists to organize and present main/supporting ideas on a given slide.
3. Make your slides visually interesting by using suitable colors for the background and
embedded symbols and pictures as appropriate
You can prepare a presentation slides using the guidelines below:
Slide 0 Title
Slide 1 Introduction
Slide 2 Introduction
Slide 3 Content 1, 2+ examples
Slide 4 Content 3, 4+ examples
Slide 5 Content 5, 6+ examples
Slide 6 Content 7, 8+ examples
Slide 7 Conclusion
Slide 8 Conclusion
4

Terjemahan :

PEMBENTANGAN LISAN b.

1. Anda kena sediakan 8 -10 meluncur MS PowerPoint berdasarkan kandungan kertas anda
untuk ceramah halus 10.
2. Menggunakan frasa daripada seluruh ayat menulis teks slaid anda. Guna bernombor /
senarai berbulet mengelolakan dan hadir utama / idea-idea sokongan di satu slaid
dianugerahkan.
3. Buat slaid anda secara visual menarik dengan menggunakan warna-warna sesuai untuk
latar belakang dan benam lambang dan gambar sebagai sesuai.
4. Anda boleh menyediakan satu slaid penyampaian menggunakan garis panduan di bawah:

Slide 0 Title

Slide 1 Introduction

Slide 2 Introduction

Slide 3 Isi 1, contoh-contoh 2+

Slide 4 Isi 3, contoh-contoh 4+

Slide 5 Isi 5, contoh-contoh 6+

Slide 6 Isi 7, contoh-contoh 8+

Slide 7 Conclusion

Slide 8 Conclusion



[Total: 30 marks]
5

WRITTEN PAPER (20 marks):

Assessment Criteria
(Marks Allotment)
Descriptors Marks









CONTENT &
ORGANISATION

(12 marks)


Very Good to Excellent:
Substantive and knowledgeable development of assigned
topic; ideas are relevant to the topic; ideas appropriately and
interestingly selected; ideas logically and coherently stated;
supported and sequenced; overall cohesiveness achieved.

Sangat baik untuk Cemerlang:
Pembangunan substantif dan berpengetahuan bagi topik yang
diberikan; idea-idea yang relevan dengan topik; idea-idea
dengan betul dan menarik dipilih; idea-idea secara logik dan
secara logik dinyatakan; disokong dan urutannya; kesepaduan
keseluruhan yang dicapai.

Average to Good:
Some knowledge of assigned topic; adequate range of ideas;
ideas are mostly relevant to the topic but lack details; loosely
organized but main ideas stand out; limited support; logical
but incomplete sequencing.

Purata untuk Baik:
Pengetahuan tentang topik yang diberikan; pelbagai
mencukupi idea-idea; idea-idea kebanyakannya berkaitan
dengan topik tetapi butir-butir kekurangan; longgar dianjurkan
tetapi idea-idea utama menonjol; sokongan yang terhad;
urutan logik tetapi tidak lengkap.

Poor to Fair:
Limited knowledge of the assigned topic; ideas are of little
substance and inadequate; ideas are somewhat confused or
disconnected; lacks logical sequencing and development.

Poor Adil:
Pengetahuan yang terhad dalam topik yang diberikan; idea
adalah sedikit dan tidak mencukupi bahan; idea-idea yang
agak keliru atau terputus; tidak mempunyai urutan logik dan
pembangunan.




9-12











5-8











0-4







LANGUAGE


Very Good to Excellent:
Very effective use of complex sentence structure;
sophisticated and effective range of vocabulary; appropriate
register; few grammatical errors.

Sangat baik untuk Cemerlang:
Penggunaan berkesan bagi struktur ayat yang kompleks;
pelbagai canggih dan berkesan perbendaharaan kata; daftar



7-8





6

(8 marks)

yang sesuai; beberapa kesilapan tatabahasa.

Average to Good:
Effective simple sentences; adequate range of vocabulary;
several grammatical errors but meaning not obscured.

Purata untuk Baik:
Ayat mudah yang berkesan; pelbagai mencukupi
perbendaharaan kata; beberapa kesilapan tatabahasa tetapi
bererti tidak dikaburkan.

Poor to Fair:
Major problems in the use of simple sentences; limited and
repetitive choice of vocabulary; frequent grammatical errors
causing unclear meaning.

Poor Adil:
Masalah utama dalam penggunaan ayat mudah; pilihan terhad
dan berulang-ulang perbendaharaan kata; kesilapan tatabahasa
yang kerap menyebabkan makna tidak jelas.



4-6









0-3
Total Marks 20

1. ORAL PRESENTATION (10 marks):

Component Descriptors/pemerihal Scores


Effective
Presenter


Excellent presenter who presents ideas coherently and clearly;
uses appropriate voice volume and intonation; uses suitable
linguistic expressions; communication is not at all affected by
minor errors; natural and no reading of prepared slides.

Penyampai cemerlang yang membentangkan idea-idea secara
logik dan jelas; menggunakan jumlah suara yang sesuai dan
intonasi; menggunakan ungkapan linguistik yang sesuai;
komunikasi tidak sama sekali terjejas oleh kesilapan kecil;
semula jadi dan tiada bacaan slaid yang disediakan.




9-10


Good
Presenter


Satisfactory presenter who is able to present ideas coherently
and clearly most of the time, uses acceptable voice volume and
intonation; uses some suitable linguistic expressions;
communication generally not affected by errors; some reading
from prepared slides but not too obvious.

Penyampai memuaskan yang dapat membentangkan idea-idea
secara logik dan jelas kebanyakan masa, menggunakan jumlah
suara yang boleh diterima dan intonasi; menggunakan



7-8
7

beberapa ungkapan linguistik yang sesuai; komunikasi secara
amnya tidak terjejas oleh kesalahan; beberapa membaca dari
slaid yang disediakan tetapi tidak terlalu jelas.



Fair
Presenter


Less than satisfactory presenter; some ideas are lost or
confused, uses inappropriate voice volume (too soft) or
intonation; uses poor linguistic expressions; communication
sometimes affected by major errors; some reading from
prepared slides.

Kurang daripada penyampai memuaskan; beberapa idea hilang
atau keliru, menggunakan jumlah suara yang tidak sesuai
(terlalu lembut) atau intonasi; menggunakan ungkapan
linguistik miskin; komunikasi kadang-kadang dipengaruhi oleh
kesilapan besar; beberapa membaca dari slaid yang disediakan.




5-6

Poor
Presenter


Poor presenter with little or no communication taking place;
shows inability to perform tasks; cannot respond to the
audience; incoherent and poor use of language features; total
reading from prepared slides.

Penyampai miskin dengan sedikit atau tiada komunikasi
pengambilan tempat; menunjukkan ketidakupayaan untuk
melaksanakan tugas; tidak boleh bertindak balas kepada
penonton; penggunaan tidak keruan dan miskin ciri-ciri
bahasa; jumlah bacaan daripada slaid yang disediakan.



0-4
Total Marks 10


TOTAL= 30 marks