ASSIGNMENT

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OUMH1303
ENGLISH FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION
JANUARY 2022 SEMESTER
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INSTRUCTION

1. All tasks must be delivered in English.

2. The cover sheet of your assignment must contain the following information: Course
code and name / Semester / Your full name and student number / Your email address
and mobile number.
3. For written assignment, use Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point font, with 1.5-line
spacing in A4 format. Ensure that the assignment you submit is paginated.
4. Present your responses to the tasks in MULTIPLE files. Adhere to the following structure:
i. Part I Task 1 – A recorded speech presentation (max 400MB)
ii. Part I Task 2 – Reflective Report
iii. Part II – Proof of Online Class Participation

5. Submit your files ONLINE by 15 MARCH 2022.

6. Late submission without prior permission will be penalized with marks deduction.

7. This assignment accounts for 70% of the total marks for the course:
Part I Task 1 Speech Presentation – 40%

Task 2 Reflective Report – 20%

Part II Proof of Online Class Participation – 10%

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 ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

This assignment has TWO parts with THREE tasks. Answer all.

PART I
TASK 1: INDIVIDUAL SPEECH PRESENTATION (40%)

PURPOSE
The assignment for Task 1 is designed to help you meet the following Course Learning
Outcomes (CLOs):
♦ Demonstrate the ability and confidence in preparing and practising effective
communication skills in any settings.

TASK REQUIREMENTS
Delivering an effective speech is a skill that needs to be developed especially for those with
job tasks involving speeches like teachers, salesperson, lawyers and many others. The most
important thing to do first is to research a good topic that will be of interest to your
audience.

The objective of this assignment is for you to confidently deliver an Informative speech
through a recording.

From the TWO speech purposes below (Refer to the OUMH1303 Module, pg 178), choose
ONE purpose and prepare a speech on any ONE aspect of the topic: CREATIVITY
a. Descriptive OR
b. Demonstration

Task specifications in preparing your recorded speech:

a. Start by brainstorming the topic: CREATIVITY and find one aspect to start planning
your speech text. You MUST discuss your title with your e-tutor in the forum or
during the e tutorial sessions. Find a title that you as the presenter will be
comfortable to deliver the speech. E.g.: A demo on “How to decorate a cake” OR a
descriptive speech of “Creativity is a blessing”.

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b. Plan and write your speech text – either in short notes or the complete text. Your
introduction should state your name, ID, Course, and the purpose of the speech with
the title.
c. You can refer to various resources or use your personal observations, experience,
and knowledge for creating the content, but make sure that the content of the
speech is appropriate to your targeted audience.
d. You will need to decide: the producer, your targeted audience, the surroundings
(background, lighting, soundproof area), and other aspects to consider even though
you are not going to mention it verbally in the presentation.
e. Plan visual aids. You are encouraged to use creativity and innovation in producing
the video by catering both brain’s visual and auditory systems, body language, facial
expressions, imagery and music, etc. You might want to use applications to further
exemplify the speech text like PowerPoint Presentation, iMovie, Funimate, Adobe
and many others. However, remember that this video is a speech presentation NOT
a video presentation.
f. Record your 7 – 10minutes speech. Marks will be deducted for speeches that are
lesser that 7 minutes or more than 10 minutes. Adhere to these:
i. Look professional and deliver confidently
ii. Make sure that your speech has an introduction
iii. The purpose of the speech must either be to describe OR to demonstrate.
iv. The video screen must capture the top half of your body so that your hand
gestures and facial expressions are visible- at least half of the recording
duration.
v. Your speech must be engaging and interesting.
vi. You must offer an ending (conclusion) in the video.
g. Make sure the recording of your speech is authentic, clear and organised.
Remember, “you are the script writer, the speaker and maybe even, the producer!”.
Your aim is to deliver a speech that is engaging and interesting to your audience.
h. Submit your video online according to the instructions. If your video is larger than
400MB, refer to the guidelines on how to compress your video for submission. You
can also include a link of your video as a back-up in Task 2.
i. Your speech will be assessed through 6 criteria:

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 i. Speech Content
ii. Presentation of speaker
iii. Originality & Creativity of ideas,
iv. Video Recording Organisation,
v. Overall and Clarity of the Video; and
vi. Use of Language

NOTE:
● This is an individual task. The aim is to deliver a speech confidently and naturally,
and NOT to make a creative video for social media platforms.
● Refer to the assignment rubrics as a guide to achieve cohesion and coherence.
● Remember to refer to Topic 8,9 and 10 of OUMH 1303 Module

[Total: 40 marks]

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TASK 2: REFLECTIVE REPORT (20%)

PURPOSE
The assignment for Task 2 is designed to help you meet the following course learning
outcome (CLO):
♦ Describe effective verbal and non-verbal language in expressing formal and informal
communication

TASK REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: This task is a continuation of your video presentation of Task 1: Instruction or
Demonstration Speech on the topic: CREATIVITY

Write a critical reflection on the process of carrying out the speech presentation. The
structure of this report follows the basic essay structure of introduction, body and
concluding paragraphs.

Your Reflective Report MUST include the following FIVE criteria and each criterion should be
between 250-350 words:

i) Reflection on the process; the planning stage of the video, during the recording of
the video and after the video has been recorded. Reflect on the challenges of
delivering the speech and what you did to overcome these challenges. Share your
thoughts on the language process too – vocabulary and grammar in writing and
delivering the speech.
ii) The timeline of completing the recording of the video and the preparation of visual
aids. How long did you plan and record etc? How important is creativity and
innovation in this task? Why do you say so?
iii) Reflection of the content (the topic/ issue) and rationalise how things could have
been done in a better way. Is this topic/ issue familiar with you or vice versa?
Describe well. During the process of the video, there might be some instances where
you realised your idea could have been improved in another way. Describe this
situation too.
iv) Show the video to ONE person and inquire if the speech is explanation/reporting. If
he/she believes the video is neither, ask for other suggestions that might help

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 improve the speech or the speaker. Share this person’s thoughts in your reflective
essay.
v) Your personal thoughts of completing this task (the video presentation). How do you
feel about it? Describe too, what are the advantages/disadvantages of recording this
video?If you feel the video recording is not advisable, what would be a better
alternative? Explain your rationale.

REMINDERS:

i. A Reflective Report is writing to evaluate, summarise, analyse, reflect on

individual’s journey of a/some particular actions. It is almost similar to journal
writing.
ii. Plagiarism is a serious offense. Avoid using or claiming other people’s writing in
this assignment.
iii. Refer to the assignment rubrics as a guide to achieve cohesion and coherence.

[Total: 20 marks]

REFLECTIVE REPORT OUTLINE

- Must have an introduction, body and a conclusion

REFLECTIVE REPORT
Video Link: xxxxxxxxxx

Introduction
(7-10 lines)

Body
(all the 5 criteria mentioned above)

Conclusion
(7-10 lines)

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PART II
ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%)

Discuss the following topic(s) in the forum and submit proof of your participation in the
online discussions:

1. Based on Topic 2, can you share the techniques of how you listen to English songs in
order to understand it?

2. Based on Topic 7, negotiating is a good skill to add in group interaction.

Are you able to give an example where negotiation is important?
Have you had successful negotiations before? Do share.

3. Based on Topic 9, how can you find information about your audience? What can you
do?
[Total: 10 marks]

[TOTAL: 70 MARKS]

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INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT PROOF OF ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%)
Do the following:
1. Select the best FIVE (5) postings from the forum discussion set up by your tutor.
2. Do screenshots of the postings and include them as images in your assignment.
3. The screenshots should be in an image file (either in JPG or PNG format). Refer to the
sample of Screen Grab below
4. The screenshots should contain: Name, Title of the discussion, Day, Date and Time.

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RUBRICS FOR PART I TASK 1: SPEECH PRESENTATION (40%)
OUMH1303 ENGLISH FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION / JANUARY 2022
Excellent
QN CLO Criteria Weight
4 3
Task 1 3 Speech 1.75 Covers the topic in depth
Content with details and examples.
Knowledge of the topic is
excellent.
The purpose of the speech
is excellently achieved.
The structure of the
content is very inviting to
the viewers.
Presentation of 2.5 Delivery is effectively
speaker natural, fluent,
professional and
confident.
Voice delivery is very clear
with excellent
pronunciation and
enunciation, stress and
rhythm.
The gestures and
expressions are natural,
very relaxing and
spontaneous.
3 Originality & 1.5 The presentation of
Good
Includes basic knowledge
of the topic. The content is
good and inviting to the
viewers.
The purpose of the speech
is achieved.
The structure of the
content is organized.
Delivery is natural, fluent,
professional and
confident.
Voice delivery is clear with
good pronunciation and
enunciation, stress and
rhythm.
The gestures and
expressions are quite
spontaneous.
The presentation of
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ATTACHMENT
Unsatisfactory
Fair Poor Or
Max
No response
Marks
2 1 0
Includes essential The content includes Lack of content 7
information about the minor details and it has and no purpose.
topic, but contains few several mistakes in the
mistakes in the facts. The facts. The content is OR
content is particularly not not inviting to the
really inviting to the viewer. Wrong
viewer. understanding of
The purpose of the speech content
The purpose of the speech speech is not clear
is somewhat clear
Delivery is quite natural, Delivery is not natural/ No attempt to 10
fluent, some evidence of fluent and or audible. deliver the
professionalism and A lot of reading. speech
almost showing individually.
confidence.
Voice delivery is
somewhat clear with some
errors in pronunciation
and enunciation, lack of
stress and rhythm.
The gestures and
expressions show some
sign of nervousness.
The presentation of The presentation of No originality and 6
 Creativity of speech shows great
ideas originality. The ideas are
creative, professional and
witty.
Excellent use of visual aids
and extra creative efforts
to enhance understanding
of speech content
3 Video 1.5 Direction and organization
recording of the video are well
Organisation planned and capture the
audience’s attention
throughout.
The time duration is
excellently met.
The structure and details
of the video are placed in
a logical order and the way
they are presented
effectively keeps the
interest of the viewer.
The beginning and ending
parts of the video are
recognizable and give very
clear and meaningful
understanding.
3 Overall and 1.25 The overall quality of the
speech shows originality
with the use of own ideas
and creativity.
Good use of visual aids
and there are additional
creative efforts to enhance
understanding of speech
content
Direction and organization
of the video are good and
capture the audience’s
attention throughout.
The time duration is good.
There are clear attempts
to link details in the video
but in one or two parts,
the details appear
incoherent.
The beginning and ending
parts of the video are
recognizable, but do not
necessarily contribute to
viewer’s understanding.
Most of the quality of the
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speech shows less
creativity and is very rigid.
The content is rather stiff
and not smooth.
Moderate use of visual
aids and few creative
efforts to enhance
understanding of speech
content.
A moderate direction and
organisation of the video
and at times able to
capture the audience’s
attention.
The time duration is
between 8-10 minutes.
There are attempts to link
details in the video but the
structure and organisation
of the video lacks direction
that affected viewer’s
comprehension.
There is no clear beginning
or ending or unexpected/
not interesting.
The quality of the video is
speech shows no no creativity at
creativity and is very all.
boring. The content is
presented as “reading”
and not natural
Lacks visual aids and
poor creative efforts
Little effort has been No effort has 6
made to direct the been made to
video. make the video
organized or
The time duration is interesting.
either too short or too
long.
The structure and
organization of ideas in
the video is not
smooth and/or might
contain some mistakes
in the facts that
affected general
understanding of the
viewer.
OR
The recorded video is
organised for a social
media platform rather
than to deliver a
speech.
The quality of the The quality of the 5
 Clarity of the video and the focus were
Video excellent. The presenter is
seen from the top half
angle at all times.
The video angle and
perfect lighting excellently
captures the speaker.
The audio is excellent.
3 Use of 1.5 No errors in grammar,
Language punctuation or spelling
that distracts the viewer
from the content.
The choices of words are
very appropriate and
suitable for the video and
targeted audience.
Total 10
*QN = Question Number
video and the focus were
good. The presenter is
seen from the top half
angle at all times.
The video angle and good
lighting captures the
speaker.
The audio is good.
Minimal errors in
grammar, punctuation or
spelling that do not affect
viewer’s understanding.
The choices of words are
mostly appropriate and
suitable for the video and
targeted audience.
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not very good but the video is acceptable but video and the
overall focus was the overall focus was overall focus
acceptable. The presenter not good or quite bad. were very poor
is seen from the top half and not
angle most of the time. The video angle and acceptable.
lighting poorly capture
The video angle and the speaker, too many
lighting somewhat capture animations.
the speaker moderately.
Inaudible audio
The audio is audible.
Some errors in grammar, A lot of errors in Too many major 6
punctuation or spelling grammar, punctuation errors and very
that affect the viewer’s or spelling that affects poor grammar,
understanding. viewer’s punctuation or
Some of the words used comprehension. spelling.
are not appropriate and The choices of words Language used is
not suitable for the video are very poor and not not suitable for
and targeted audience. appropriate for the the video and
video and targeted targeted
audience. audience.
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RUBRICS FOR PART I TASK 2: REFLECTIVE REPORT (20%)
Unsatisfactory
Excellent Good Fair Poor Or
*QN/ Max
CLO Criteria No response
*NS Weight Marks
4 3 2 1 0
Task Introduction The introduction is The introduction is The introduction is There is no clear There is no
2 0.5 excellently written. good. sufficient introduction. introduction. 2

Reflections Convincing, critical Critical and detailed Thorough and Demonstrates a lack High possibility of
and detailed discussion of the detailed discussion of of understanding plagiarism.
discussion of the activity; pre, during activity; pre, during and insights of the 5
activity; pre, during and post and post criteria required. Does not
and post demonstrate
Demonstrates good Demonstrates Less than 5 criteria understanding nor
Demonstrates very understanding and satisfactory are elaborated. insights of the 5
good understanding insights of the 5 understanding and criteria required.
and insights of the 5 criteria required. insights of 5 criteria Too few personal
criteria required. required. reflections and
All 5 criteria are examples are
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All 5 criteria are elaborated well, All 5 criteria are unimportant or not
elaborated within 250-350 elaborated, within detailed. Word
extensively, more words 300-400 words. count is much less
than 350 words per than 300 words.
criteria. Personal reflections Some personal
and relevant reflections and
All personal examples are relevant examples
reflections and essential and are somewhat
relevant examples detailed. essential and
are very essential detailed.
and detailed.
Conclusion 0.5 The conclusion is The conclusion is The conclusion The conclusion is There is no 2
well connected to all connected to all the shows some not clearly written. conclusion.
the reflections. reflections. connections to the
reflections.

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 Language/ Writer makes no Writer makes Writer makes some Writer makes a lot Writing is generally
Grammar errors in grammar or minimal errors in errors in grammar, of errors in incomprehensible
spelling that grammar, structure structure, or spelling grammar, structure due to grammar,
distracts the reader and spelling that do that affect the or spelling that structures and
0.5 2
from the content. not affect the reader's affect the reader's spelling mistakes.
reader's understanding. comprehension.
understanding.

Total 20
*QN = Question Number

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 RUBRICS FOR PART II: ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%)

Excellent Good Fair Poor Unsatisfactory Max

*QN CLO Criteria Weight
4 3 2 1 0 Marks
1-3 3 Quality of Postings 2.5 All five comments Four of the Three of the None of the No postings given 10
are good, comments are comments are comments are as proof of
appropriate, good, appropriate, somewhat good, good and participation in
relevant, relevant, appropriate, relevant. / discussion
meaningful, and meaningful, and meaningful, and Comments are
Learning Domain: A4 respectful respectful respectful short responses
that are not
substantial nor
meaningful.
Minimum effort
(e.g. “I agree with
Tina”)
Total 2.5 10
*QN = Question Number / *NS = Nombor Soalan

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Tugasan ini mempunyai DUA bahagian dengan TIGA tugasan. Jawab semua.

BAHAGIAN I
TUGASAN 1: PEMBENTANGAN UCAPAN INDIVIDU (40%)

TUJUAN
Tugasan untuk Tugasan 1 direka untuk membantu anda memenuhi Hasil Pembelajaran Kursus (CLO) berikut:
♦ Menunjukkan keupayaan dan keyakinan dalam menyediakan dan mempraktikkan kemahiran komunikasi yang berkesan dalam mana-mana tetapan.

KEPERLUAN TUGAS
Menyampaikan ucapan yang berkesan adalah kemahiran yang perlu dibangunkan terutamanya bagi mereka yang mempunyai tugasan kerja yang melibatkan ucapan seperti
guru, jurujual, peguam dan ramai lagi. Perkara yang paling penting untuk dilakukan terlebih dahulu ialah menyelidik topik yang baik yang akan menarik minat penonton
anda.
Objektif tugasan ini adalah untuk anda menyampaikan ucapan Bermaklumat dengan yakin melalui rakaman.

Daripada DUA tujuan ucapan di bawah (Rujuk Modul OUMH1303, ms 178), pilih SATU tujuan dan sediakan ucapan tentang mana-mana SATU aspek topik: KREATIVITI
a. Deskriptif ATAU
b. Demonstrasi

Spesifikasi tugas dalam menyediakan ucapan rakaman anda:

a. Mulakan dengan sumbang saran topik: KREATIVITI dan cari satu aspek untuk mula merancang teks ucapan anda. Anda MESTI membincangkan tajuk anda dengan e-tutor
anda dalam forum atau semasa sesi e tutorial. Cari tajuk yang anda sebagai penyampai akan selesa untuk menyampaikan ucapan. Cth.: Demo tentang "Cara menghias kek"
ATAU ucapan deskriptif "Kreativiti adalah satu rahmat".

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b. Rancang dan tulis teks ucapan anda – sama ada dalam nota ringkas atau teks lengkap. Pengenalan anda hendaklah menyatakan nama anda, ID, Kursus dan tujuan ucapan
dengan tajuk.
c. Anda boleh merujuk kepada pelbagai sumber atau menggunakan pemerhatian, pengalaman dan pengetahuan peribadi anda untuk mencipta kandungan, tetapi pastikan
kandungan ucapan itu sesuai dengan khalayak sasaran anda.
d. Anda perlu membuat keputusan: pengeluar, khalayak sasaran anda, persekitaran (latar belakang, pencahayaan, kawasan kalis bunyi) dan aspek lain untuk
dipertimbangkan walaupun anda tidak akan menyebutnya secara lisan dalam pembentangan.
e. Rancang alat bantu visual. Anda digalakkan untuk menggunakan kreativiti dan inovasi dalam menghasilkan video dengan memenuhi sistem visual dan pendengaran otak,
bahasa badan, ekspresi muka, imejan dan muzik, dsb. Anda mungkin ingin menggunakan aplikasi untuk memberi contoh lagi teks ucapan seperti PowerPoint Presentation,
iMovie , Funimate, Adobe dan banyak lagi. Walau bagaimanapun, ingat bahawa video ini adalah persembahan ucapan BUKAN persembahan video.
f. Rakam ucapan anda selama 7 – 10 minit. Markah akan dipotong untuk ucapan yang kurang daripada 7 minit atau lebih daripada 10 minit. Patuhi ini:
i. Tampil profesional dan menyampaikan dengan yakin
ii. Pastikan ucapan anda mempunyai pengenalan
iii. Tujuan ucapan mestilah sama ada untuk menerangkan ATAU untuk menunjukkan.
iv. Skrin video mesti menangkap bahagian atas badan anda supaya gerak isyarat tangan dan mimik muka anda kelihatan- sekurang-kurangnya separuh daripada tempoh
rakaman.
v. Ucapan anda mestilah menarik dan menarik.
vi. Anda mesti menawarkan pengakhiran (kesimpulan) dalam video.
g. Pastikan rakaman ucapan anda adalah sahih, jelas dan tersusun. Ingat, "anda adalah penulis skrip, penceramah dan mungkin juga, penerbit!". Matlamat anda adalah
untuk menyampaikan ucapan yang menarik dan menarik kepada khalayak anda.
h. Hantar video anda dalam talian mengikut arahan. Jika video anda lebih besar daripada 400MB, rujuk garis panduan tentang cara memampatkan video anda untuk
penyerahan. Anda juga boleh memasukkan pautan video anda sebagai sandaran dalam Tugasan 2.
i. Ucapan anda akan dinilai melalui 6 kriteria:

i. Kandungan Ucapan
ii. Penyampaian penceramah
iii. Keaslian & Kreativiti idea,
iv. Organisasi Rakaman Video,
v. Keseluruhan dan Kejelasan Video; dan
vi. Penggunaan Bahasa

CATATAN:
● Ini adalah tugas individu. Matlamatnya adalah untuk menyampaikan ucapan dengan yakin dan semula jadi, dan BUKAN untuk membuat video kreatif untuk platform
media sosial.
● Rujuk rubrik tugasan sebagai panduan untuk mencapai kesepaduan dan kesepaduan.
● Ingat untuk merujuk Topik 8,9 dan 10 Modul OUMH 1303

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TUGASAN 2: LAPORAN REFLEKTIF (20%)

TUJUAN
Tugasan untuk Tugasan 2 direka bentuk untuk membantu anda memenuhi hasil pembelajaran kursus (CLO) berikut:
♦ Huraikan bahasa lisan dan bukan lisan yang berkesan dalam menyatakan komunikasi formal dan tidak formal

KEPERLUAN TUGAS
PENTING: Tugasan ini adalah kesinambungan persembahan video Tugasan 1: Arahan atau Ucapan Demonstrasi anda mengenai topik: KREATIVITI
Tulis refleksi kritis tentang proses melaksanakan pembentangan ucapan. Struktur laporan ini mengikut struktur asas karangan iaitu pengenalan, isi dan perenggan penutup.
Laporan Reflektif anda MESTI memasukkan LIMA kriteria berikut dan setiap kriteria hendaklah antara 250-350 patah perkataan:
i) Refleksi terhadap proses; peringkat perancangan video, semasa rakaman video dan selepas video dirakam. Renungkan cabaran semasa menyampaikan ucapan dan apa
yang anda lakukan untuk mengatasi cabaran ini. Kongsi pemikiran anda tentang proses bahasa juga – perbendaharaan kata dan tatabahasa dalam penulisan dan
menyampaikan ucapan.
ii) Garis masa menyiapkan rakaman video dan penyediaan alat bantu visual. Berapa lama anda merancang dan merekodkan dll? Sejauh manakah kreativiti dan inovasi
dalam tugasan ini? Mengapa anda berkata begitu?
iii) Refleksi kandungan (topik/isu) dan merasionalkan bagaimana sesuatu boleh dilakukan dengan cara yang lebih baik. Adakah topik/ isu ini biasa dengan anda atau
sebaliknya? Huraikan dengan baik. Semasa proses video, mungkin terdapat beberapa keadaan di mana anda menyedari idea anda boleh dipertingkatkan dengan cara lain.
Terangkan juga situasi ini.
iv) Tunjukkan video kepada SATU orang dan tanyakan sama ada ucapan tersebut adalah penerangan/laporan. Jika dia percaya video itu bukan kedua-duanya, minta
cadangan lain yang mungkin membantu meningkatkan ucapan atau penceramah. Kongsi pemikiran orang ini dalam esei refleksi anda.

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v) Pemikiran peribadi anda untuk menyelesaikan tugasan ini (persembahan video). Bagaimana perasaan anda mengenainya? Terangkan juga, apakah kelebihan/kelemahan
merakam video ini?Jika anda merasakan rakaman video itu tidak digalakkan, apakah alternatif yang lebih baik? Jelaskan rasional anda.
PERINGATAN:
i. Laporan Reflektif adalah penulisan untuk menilai, meringkaskan, menganalisis, merenung perjalanan individu terhadap sesuatu tindakan tertentu. Ia hampir serupa
dengan penulisan jurnal.
ii. Plagiarisme adalah satu kesalahan yang serius. Elakkan menggunakan atau menuntut tulisan orang lain dalam tugasan ini.
iii. Rujuk rubrik tugasan sebagai panduan untuk mencapai kesepaduan dan kesepaduan.
[Jumlah: 20 markah]

GARIS LAPORAN REFLEKTIF

- Mesti ada pengenalan, isi dan kesimpulan

LAPORAN REFLEKTIF
Pautan Video: xxxxxxxxx

pengenalan
(7-10 baris)

Badan
(semua 5 kriteria yang dinyatakan di atas)

Kesimpulan
(7-10 baris)

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