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UPM-CALC/LPE2301/AP PORTFOLIO/COVER PAGE

LPE2301 ACADEMIC INTERACTION AND PRESENTATION

SEMESTER 3, 2020-2021
ACADEMIC PRESENTATION PORTFOLIO

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Item ✔

Presentation video (avi or wmv format) - Edmodo ✔

AP Outline A/B ✔

AP Self-Critique Report 1A/1B ✔

AP Self-Critique Report 2 – A copy from each member ✔

Presentation Slides (Softcopy) ✔

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Name Matric No.

AGALYA A/P VELLASAMY B10868

VEESHALINII A/P SEKAR B10872

Group No. : GROUP 4

Teacher’s Name : MS SARAH SYAZANA

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UPM-CALC/LPE2301/AP PORTFOLIO/AP OUTLINE B

Presenter Matric No. Name

1 B10868 AGALYA A/P VELLASAMY

2 B10872 VEESHALINII A/P SEKAR

TASK 1: DETERMINING YOUR TOPIC

Below are some questions which you need to consider when preparing your presentation

1. What is the topic of your presentation? Journalists and bloggers

2. What is the focus of your topic? The difference between journalists and bloggers

3. Are your classmates familiar with the focus of your Yes

topic?

4. Are your classmates interested in this topic? Yes

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UPM-CALC/LPE2301/AP PORTFOLIO/AP OUTLINE B

TASK 2: MAPPING YOUR IDEAS & GATHERING MATERIALS

Topic: Journalists and blogger

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UPM-CALC/LPE2301/AP PORTFOLIO/AP OUTLINE B

Sources:
1. https://sites.psu.edu/fillingcas272/2015/03/05/difference-between-blogging-and-
journalism/#:~:text=The%20major%20difference%20between%20the,information%20before%20it%20is%20public.
2. https://www.essaytigers.com/blogger-vs-journalist-infographic
3. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-blogger-and-a-journalist
4. https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/annablog336/?p=6
5. https://journolink.com/resource/212-similarities-and-differences-between-bloggers-and-

Teacher's approval
Signature:
Name:
Date:

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UPM-CALC/LPE2301/AP PORTFOLIO/AP SELF- CRITIQUE REPORT 1B

Based on your video recorded presentation:

i. transcribe (NOT IPA symbols) your presentation;

ii. number your utterances;
iii. fill in the tables below using complete sentences;
iv. identify your strengths and weakness(es) and make appropriate improvements where applicable.

PRESENTER 1
Name: AGALYA A/P VELLASAMY

Section A. Introduction

Verbatim Transcription Features

Attention getter
Good morning, Dr and my dear friends.1 Today we going to
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present about the journalism and bloggers and the focus is the
Presenter used reliable information.
difference between journalism and bloggers.2 Let me introduce
ourself I'm Agalya Vellasamy matric number B10868 and my Sentence no. 7
team member Veeshalinii Sekar matric number B10872.3 Usually,
people are confused when it comes to choosing between Establishing credibility
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blogging and journalism.4 Both of them could be great choices if Presenter established the credibility
you are serious about them.5 We can say, the journalism may be of all the information shared.
a blogger, but a blogger may not be a journalist.6 Journalism and
blogging hold great future because we are living in the age of Sentence no. 8
information technology.7 Information has to be transported all the
around the world as soon as possible.8 Journalist and bloggers Introducing the topic and previewing the main points
are the ones who are the ones who convey all kinds of Strength Weakness and improvement
information.9 Therefore, itis very important to know how blogging Presenter did introduce the topic and
and journalism are similar but at the same time, they are quite gave a preview for the whole
different in many ways.10 In this research we focus on differences presentation.
between these two professions.11
Sentence no. 9 and 10

Enhancer (Transition between introduction and the body)

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Presenter didn't used an
enhancer before moving on to the
main point.

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Section B. Body (Point 1)

Verbatim Transcription Features

Main idea
The most fundamental difference between these two is objectivity Strength Weakness and improvement
and journalism is all about objectivity whereas blogging is more
personal and can be subjective.12 A journalist cannot take sides if The main point is mentioned clearly
he or she is covering a story.13 Journalists have to give both sides by the presenter.
of the picture without carrying an agenda journalism is all about
objectivity whereas blogging is more personal and can be Sentence no. 12
subjective.14
Supporting point
However, bloggers do not have such problems. If they like then Strength Weakness and improvement
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they can be neutral; otherwise, they can give a twist to a story.
Fairness and objectivity are the foundations of journalism.16 Supporting point is clear and
Although it is a different matter, that today journalism has become relatable.
a tool for propaganda. 17
Sentence no. 13 and 15
The second major difference between blogging and journalism is
the story both are covering.18 There is a burden on a journalist Details/ Examples
that his or her story must be genuine and he is not making it up. Strength Weakness and improvement
19 You do not get a story or news just by sitting in your home

Example given is from a reliable

source and clear.

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wearing pyjamas. 20 You have to go out and look out for a story.
That is what a journalist is trained to do. they go out in the ground Sentence no. 14 and 16
and as certain more about a story.21 Journalists dig deep and try
to find every aspect of a story.22 Sources of a journalist can be Enhancer (Transitions between ideas)
anything, they have a network of people where they collect their Strength Weakness and improvement
information.23
Enhancer used before proceeding to
However, a blogger’s story can be true, but at times they can be
the next supporting points.
just gossip.24 The line that divides these two professions is
credibility.25 If a story happens to be false, then the credibility of a Sentence no. 18
journalist is at stake.26 On the other hand, there is no
consequence for a blogger even if the story or news happens to Supporting point
be false However, on the other hand, a blogger just copies a story Strength Weakness and improvement
from mainstream media like TV, newspaper, radio station, etc.
and writes it.27 A blogger just gives a new twist to the same story Mentioned clearly.
sitting in their home. So, they don’t go out in the middle like a
journalist.28 Sentence no. 20, 21 and and 23
And that all from me my team mate will continue the presentation
thank you.29 Details/ Examples
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Reliable source and clear

explanation.

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Sentence no. 27

Enhancer (Transitions between speakers)

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Used to signal the second speaker.

Sentence no. 29

Language used
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Advanced vocabulary and formal

language were used.

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PRESENTER 2
Name: VEESHALINII A/P SEKAR

Section C. Body (Point 2)

Verbatim Transcription Features

Main idea
Hi everyone, I am Veeshalinii.30 I will be presenting about the Strength Weakness and improvement
platforms of bloggers and journalists.31 This is another very
common but important difference between bloggers and
The main idea relevant to the topic
journalists.32 Their medium of disseminating information is
entirely different.33 Journalists use print media like Sentence 2
Newspaper, Magazines or electronic media like TV, Radio,
and the Internet. 34 However, a blogger has only one
Supporting point
medium and that is Internet.35 A blogger has no presence Strength Weakness and improvement

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on TV, Radio or Newspapers. 36 Medium is very important

because still a TV or newspaper is more trusted by people
Elaborating about the main idea with
compared to a blog or a news website37. Moreover, a the example
journalist has to be careful with their story or news because
they represent the views of their organization.38 So they are Sentence 5 and 6
liable for a legal suit. 39 On the other hand, a blogger can
Details/ Examples
vanish overnight in case of a lawsuit. So it obviously means Strength Weakness and improvement
a journalist can be a blogger, but not every blogger is a Example given is from a reliable
journalist. 40 Blogging can be a training ground for a budding source and clear.
journalist.41 If you want to become a journalist, then you can
start with blogging.42 Sentence 7
Enhancer (Transitions between ideas)
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Both of them have different kinds of relationship with their Presenter used ‘moreover’ synonym
audience. 43 A journalist usually works for an organization; it to add the additional point
can be print media or electronic media.44 However, a Sentence 9
blogger works for nobody, BLOGGER is independent and
does not reflect the view of an organization.45 Therefore, this
makes their audience quite different. The audience of a Supporting point
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journalist is more serious, and they trust what the journalist The supporting point is mentioned
is writing.46 Audiences take the story very seriously.47 clearly by the presenter.

But the audience of a blogger is very casual, and they don’t

take a story seriously.48 Blogger’s audience is basically Sentence 43
people from the Internet.49 Nature of the relationship with
their readers differs in both professions.50
Details/ Examples
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Examples are not given clearly

Enhancer (Transitions between body to the conclusion)

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Presenter didn't used an
enhancer. Should use the
enhancer in the upcoming
presentations

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Section D. Conclusion

Verbatim Transcription Features

Concluding signal
To be conclude, few years ago, many people rely on their Strength Weakness and improvement
The word to be concluded was used
radios, TV’s, Newspapers and news magazines to get the to signal the closing of the
latest news or event happening around the world.51 But now presentation
it has changed. With our advancement in technology many Sentence 51
do not rely on journalism anymore like they used to 52. Many
Summarizing key points
things differentiate a blogger with a journalist53. However, Strength Weakness and improvement
freedom to write unties them, journalists and bloggers
Presenter summarized the key points
represent freedom of expression.54 Both of them are the in the slide.
fourth pillar of a functioning democracy.55 Journalists and Sentence 54 and 55
bloggers must be free to write anything.56 They must be free
Ending on a strong note
to criticize the incumbent government, head of the state and (Making a memorable quotation or dramatic statement)
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Presenter didn’t include a
memorable statement at the end

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their policies.57 In addition, the government is not going to of the presentation. Presenter will
provide a memorable statement
censor them in any given situation.58 Whether it is in the slide
mainstream media or social media, a journalist and a Language used
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blogger must be free to write anything.59
Advanced vocabulary and formal
language were used.

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Presenter Matric. No Name

1 B10868 AGALYA A/P VELLASAMY

Based on the first recording, evaluate your own presentation using the checklist below.
Put a tick (√) where necessary.

VERBAL YES NO

My pronunciation was clear and easy to understand. √

My rate of speech was not too fast or too slow. √

My voice could be heard easily by the entire audience. √

I did not use filler words (e.g. uhm, uh, ah, mm, like, etc.) excessively. √

I used notes sparingly; I did not read from them. √

My voice varied in pitch; it was not monotonous. √

NON-VERBAL YES NO

I maintained eye-contact most of the time. √

I looked confident. √

I maintained good posture. √

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I used meaningful gestures. √

I positioned myself well. √

I did not fidget, rock back and forth, or pace excessively. √

VISUAL AIDS (PowerPoint slides) YES NO

Visual aids were relevant to the content. √

Visual aids contained no spelling or grammatical errors. √

Ideas were presented in point form. √

I used font that is appropriate for academic presentation. √

I used appropriate font size. √

I used appropriate colours. √

I used consistent slide designs. √

I used suitable graphics and animations. √

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Presenter Matric. No Name

2 B10872 VEESHALINII A/P SEKAR

Based on the first recording, evaluate your own presentation using the checklist below.
Put a tick (√) where necessary.

VERBAL YES NO

My pronunciation was clear and easy to understand. √

My rate of speech was not too fast or too slow. √

My voice could be heard easily by the entire audience. √

I did not use filler words (e.g. uhm, uh, ah, mm, like, etc.) excessively. √

I used notes sparingly; I did not read from them. √

My voice varied in pitch; it was not monotonous. √

NON-VERBAL YES NO

I maintained eye-contact most of the time. √

I looked confident. √

I maintained good posture. √

I used meaningful gestures. √

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I positioned myself well. √

I did not fidget, rock back and forth, or pace excessively. √

VISUAL AIDS (PowerPoint slides) YES NO

Visual aids were relevant to the content. √

Visual aids contained no spelling or grammatical errors. √

Ideas were presented in point form. √

I used font that is appropriate for academic presentation. √

I used appropriate font size. √

I used appropriate colours. √

I used consistent slide designs. √

I used suitable graphics and animations. √

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