UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN (UTAR)

CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES

FHHM1022 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2010/11 YEAR: 1

SESSION: 201005 TRIMESTER: 2
UNIT CODE: FHHM1022
UNIT DESCRIPTION: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT : 5- MINUTES SPEECH OUTLINE (INDIVIDUAL)

Instructions to students:

Prepare a formal outline based on your 5-minutes presentation. Take into consideration
all the important features a formal outline should have, especially the format, a consistent
symbolisation and indentation pattern (the mechanics). Label each section clearly and
identify at least one (1) organisational pattern for body (refer to the format in the
sample below). Bear in mind that the outline is not the complete manuscript or the fully-
scripted version of your speech, neither is it the printouts of your PowerPoint presentation
slides. Use the format given below. This coursework will contribute a total of 10%
towards your overall grade.

Guidelines:

Num. Item Remark

To enable students to
a. apply what they have learned about preparation outline into practice: format,
1. Objectives mechanics (indentation & symbolisation), organisation of ideas, transitions,
bibliography
b. prepare for their speech presentation in a systematic and structured manner

2. Format a. The outline must be typewritten and submitted in print.

b. Font type – Times New Roman
c. Font Size – 12-point
d. Should NOT be longer than 4 pages (including the cover page)

3. Organisational
Patterns for At least ONE organisational pattern for body.
body

4. Grading 30 marks (10% of the overall grade), see grading criteria below

5. Topic any appropriate topic of the student’s choice based on the 5-minutes presentation
(screened by the tutor)

6. Submission Date Week 6 - refer to tutor for specific date and time.

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 Grading criteria

Num. Item Marks Remark

1. Introduction
Title 2 2m – stated & well-supported
Attention statement 2 0m – not stated
Purpose/Thesis statement 2
2. Body
3 main ideas + supporting ideas + 9 3m for each main idea & appropriate
examples supporting idea(s), elaboration or example(s)
3. Conclusion
Summary statement 2 2m – stated & well-supported
Reinforcement of thesis 2 0m – not stated
4. Others
Transitions 2 2m – satisfactory & consistent format
Mechanics 2 1m – unsatisfactory, inconsistent format
Organisational Patterns for Body 2 0m – totally inappropriate
Language 5 See band descriptors below
TOTAL 30

LANGUAGE [5 marks]

Marks Description of criteria

5 Few mistakes, meaning is clearly expressed, sentence structures and vocabulary are varied and used
appropriately, spelling error is minimal, punctuation is accurate
4 Some minor mistakes, language is almost always accurate to convey intended meaning, some variation
in the use of sentence structures and vocabulary, spelling and punctuation are nearly always accurate
3 Language is largely accurate but mistakes are evident, especially complex structures, vocabulary is
adequate but not sufficiently developed, spelling and punctuation are generally accurate
2 Meaning is fairly clear but with high incidence of errors in most aspects, sentence structures and
vocabulary are limited and inadequate
1 Mostly serious errors which hamper reading, meaning not clear, hardly any accurate sentences

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Format of a Preparation/Formal Outline:
Title:
INTRODUCTION
Attention Statement:
Purpose Statement:
Transition:

BODY
I Main Idea:
A. Supporting Idea 1:
a. Elaboration/example:
Transition:

II Main Idea:
A. Supporting Idea 1:
a. Elaboration/example:
Transition:

III Main Idea:

A. Supporting Idea 1:
a. Elaboration/example:
Transition:

IV Main Idea:
A. Supporting Idea 1:
a. Elaboration/example:
Transition:

CONCLUSION
Summary statement:
Reinforcement of thesis:

Organisational Pattern for Body: