UPM-CALC/SEM1/2021-22/LPE2301/SCL WORKSHEET 10

LPE2301 ACADEMIC INTERACTION AND PRESENTATION

SCL WORKSHEET 10

WEEK 13 (DELIVERING THE SPEECH & USING SPOKEN LANGUAGE)

Name :
Matric No. :
Group :
Due date : 23 January 2022

Exercise 1 (Vocal Variety)

1. Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9H9WXe5WC0 and comment on

the speaker’s vocal variety.

Features Comments Advantage Disadvantage

Rate
Pitch
Volume
Pause
Stress

2. What did you like about the speech?

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3. What could the speaker have done differently to make the speech more effective?
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Exercise 2 (Using appropriate para-linguistic features)

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Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ1nW9PNil8 and complete the

checklist.

Features Yes No
Personal appearance

 Speaker is well-groomed and

looks professional
Movement

 Speaker utilises the space to

engage with the audience.
 Speaker appears confident and
energetic.

Gestures

 Gestures is appropriate and not

excessive.
 Gestures does not distract
audience.

Eye contact

 Speaker is able to maintain eye-

contact with the audience.

Exercise 3 (Using Spoken Language)

The following sentences are not concise. Based on the problem, rewrite the sentences to
achieve conciseness.

1. Problem : Sentence is too long.

Original : The point I am trying to make is sometimes public policy does not

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sentence accomplish what it set out to achieve.

Revised :
sentence
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2. Problem : Sentence uses redundant or unnecessary words.

Original : For each and every problem, there will be an effective and practical
sentence solution.

Revised :
sentence
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3. Problem : Sentence uses jargon.

Original : The patient is being given positive pressure ventilatory support.

sentence

Revised :
sentence
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4. Problem : Sentence uses negatives.

Original : It is not impossible to practise Zero Waste lifestyle in the university.

sentence

Revised :
sentence
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5. Problem : Sentence uses weak verb.

Original : Before I start my presentation, let me tell you something about

sentence Himalayan Tigers.

Revised :
sentence
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Submission:

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Submit the completed Exercise 1, 2 and 3 in PDF format.

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