UPM-CALC/PIE2411/GD PORTFOLIO

PIE2411 SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS

SEMESTER 1, 2023/2024

TASK 1: GROUP DISCUSSION PORTFOLIO (10%)

Name Matric No.

Group No. : ___________________________________

Teacher’s Name : ___________________________________

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PIE 2411 SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS

SEMESTER 1, 2023/2024
Assessment 1:
Task 1- Group Discussion Portfolio (10%)

Instructions:

1. In groups of five, find three articles related to the given issue.

2. The articles should:
a. come from reliable sources – avoid using articles from blogs, e-forums, or personal
websites
b. have a focus on the issue given
3. Provide a reference list of all the articles selected in the APA style.
4. All responses must be typed using the font Arial 11 and 1.5 spacing.
5. Submit the portfolio in PDF on PutraBlast in Week 5 before the Group Discussion (20%),
which will be conducted in Week 6.
6. Complete the following table using information gathered from the selected articles.

ISSUE: ______________________________________________

i. Describe the problem:

ii. Present evidence from the three articles that the problem truly exists (e.g., statistics,

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facts, personal experience, quotations, or incidence):

Iii. Describe the consequences of the problem:

iv. Explain the causes of the problem:

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v. Present possible solutions to the problem:

vi. References:

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