Marking Scheme

PBET 2106;Thinking and Communication Skills

Semester 1 2008/2009

Assignment 1: Public Speaking (10%)

Each student is required to speak on any topic of their own choice. The talk should last for 10 minutes. The presentation will be assessed based on the guidelines below which is to be used appropriately.


Assignment 2: Forum (10%)

Students work in groups and identify a topic on a current issue based on a newspaper report. Each group will demonstrate the ability to conduct a forum/discussion based on the topic selected. They should also be able to answer questions from the audience (peers).



Presentation Guidelines:

Presentation time 20 minutes: Speaking- 15 minutes
Question and answer – 5 minutes

Content: (10 marks)
State clearly points of issue in discussion
Demonstrate knowledge of contents to be delivered
Able to answer questions satisfactorily

Language: (10 marks)
Good voice modulation (appropriate intonation, emphasis)
Speak clearly and at an understandable pace
Good language proficiency
Establish contact with audience
Use appropriate body language
Contents delivered within time limit

Full Marks =20 (convert into 10%)



Assignment 3: Mini Research Project (15%)

Students work in groups. Students conduct a mini research on issue or topic of their choice. Background of problem, objectives of research, description of subjects, methodology, data and findings are to be incorporated into a 10 –15 page written assignment (exclusive of appendices).


Assignment will be assessed as follows:

Project Assessment Checklist (Written Assignment : 15%)

Name of Group:_______________________

Topic : __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Student
Information
1 2 3 4 5
Argumentation
1 2 3 4 5
Organisation
1 2 3 4 5
Total



























Guidelines:
Information (5 marks)
Argumentation (5 marks)
Organisation (5 marks)
accurate facts
appropriate statistics, graphics
relevant and salient examples
clarity in argument
analytical interpretation of evidence
justifies assumptions and reasons
sees implications and consequences
draws warranted conclusions
structured introduction, body and conclusion
appropriate signposting


Presentation of Mini Research: (15%)

Student work in groups as they present their research findings to the class. Students will have the opportunity to discuss significant aspects of the research project. This will be followed by a 10-minute question and answer session.

Presentation Skills Checklist: (15%)

Name
Date
Reasoning

1 2 3 4 5
Organisation

1 2 3 4 5
Delivery

1 2 3 4 5
Visual Aids
1 2 3 4 5
Q & A

1 2 3 4 5
Total










































Allocation of Marks:

Assignment 1 :Public Speaking -10%

Assignment 2 :Forum - 10%

Assignment 3 : Mini Research Project -15%

Presentation of Mini Research Project - 15%

Class Participation - 10%

Examination - 40%

TOTAL: 100%