MODULE INFORMATION

TAYLOR’S COLLEGE

FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES

APRIL SEMESTER 2022

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ELG 31605

ENGLISH II

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MODULE OVERVIEW

Introduction

Welcome to English II
This is a very engaging course which prepares you for your tertiary studies and helps you to develop your
language skills for the workplace. The main emphasis is on enabling you to communicate more effectively in
academic, social and work situations. A large proportion of the lesson time will be spent on activating your interest
in your current areas of specialisation and encouraging you to further develop reading, listening, speaking and
writing skills that you may already have. The group and individual tasks assigned are to sharpen your analytical
and research skills apart from ensuring that you benefit from collaborative and communicative learning
approaches. It is hoped that you will benefit from this interactive course which provides a range of supplementary
materials to be done in class and for homework.
This course is composed of both lectures and tutorials. The lectures will provide you with :

● an overview of the specific skills which will be developed

● the course components to be covered and
● the individual and group assignments you will be required to do
The tutorial sessions will provide more opportunities for you to interact with your tutor and course mates and also
the videos and online course materials. Consultation hours are allocated on a weekly basis, for you to seek more
individual guidance as and when needed.
The module objectives, projects’ scoring rubrics, the testing of the four language skills, individual and group
assessments, project submission requirements, timeline and support systems are all outlined in this booklet.
Please ensure that you are familiar with all these aspects in order to benefit the most from this course.
If you prepare for work in each class, complete homework and assignments on time, and prepare for tests and
examinations, you will be successful. While every effort is provided to students to master the skills, students must
also use their own initiatives to help themselves to improve.
Make the best of your time in Taylor’s and we hope that you have a productive and enjoyable semester.
ALL THE BEST TO YOU!

Module Synopsis

English II is specifically designed to prepare students for tertiary studies and effective communication in the
workplace. The main emphasis is on enabling you to communicate more effectively in academic, social and work
situations. Students will be exposed to current areas of specialisation and encouraged to further develop reading,
listening, speaking and writing skills. Group and individual tasks assigned are to sharpen analytical and research
skills while ensuring that students benefit from collaborative and communicative learning approaches. A range of
supplementary materials will be given as homework, self-enrichment practice and group tasks.

Information

Course credit : 5
Course status :
Pre-requisite : English 1
Contact Hours : Lecture = 2hrs/week x 14 weeks, Tutorial =2hrs/week x 13 weeks

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate accuracy and fluency in the 4 language skills, namely: listening, speaking, reading,
and writing
2. Analyse reading texts critically
3. Develop fluency in descriptive and argumentative writing
4. Apply correct referencing techniques
5. Express listening and speaking skills that incorporate appropriate use of content, organisation and
language

CONTACT DETAILS

Lecturers and Tutors

FIC (Lecturer & Tutor) Ms. Indraselvi Academic Suite Block C, Level 9, Wing A, Room 18
Pararajasingam (C9A.18)
Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
Email: Indraselvi.pararajasingam@taylors.edu.my
Telephone / Extension: 56295000 / 5262
Consultation Hours: By appointment

FIA (Lecturer & Tutor) Mr. Mohd Eddren Academic Suite Block E, Level 9, Wing B, Room 15
Fadzilah (C5B.15)
Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
Email: MohdEddren.Fadzilah@taylors.edu.my
Telephone / Extension: 56295000 / 5690
Consultation Hours: By appointment

FIE (Lecturer & Tutor) Ms. Nirmala Academic Suite Block E, Level 9, Wing A, Room 17
FIS (Lecturer & Tutor) Subramaniam (E9A.17)
FNBE (Lecturer & Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
Tutor) Email: Nirmala.Subramaniam@taylors.edu.my
Telephone / Extension: 56295000 / 5651
Consultation Hours: By appointment

FIB (Lecturer & Tutor) Ms. Rajamalar Academic Suite Block D, Level 9, Wing A, Room 20
FICM (Lecturer & Sabapathy (D9A.20)
Tutor) Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
FID (Lecturer & Tutor) Email: Rajamalar.Sabapathy@taylors.edu.my
Telephone / Extension: 56295000 / 5404
Consultation Hours: By appointment

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TAYLOR’S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES

The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s College is focused on developing the Taylor’s Graduate
Capabilities (TGC) in its students; capabilities that encompass the knowledge, cognitive capabilities and soft skills
of our graduates. The TGC gives students the edge to start and stay ahead. The TGC ensure that Taylor’s
graduates are capable in the following areas:

Taylor's Graduate Capabilities

Discipline Specific Knowledge
1.0 TGC: Discipline Specific Knowledge
1.1 Able to put theories into practice.
1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of study.
1.3 Understand professional practice within the field of study.
* This TGC is further clarified according to the respective program-specific outcomes.

Cognitive Capabilities
2.0 TGC: Lifelong learning
2.1 Learn independently
2.2 Locate, extract, synthesise and utilise information effectively.
2.3 Be intellectually engaged

3.0 TGC: Thinking and Problem Solving skills

3.1 Think critically and creatively.
3.2 Define and analyse problems to arrive at effective solutions.

Soft Skills
4.0 TGC: Communication Skills
4.1 Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes.

5.0 TGC: Interpersonal Skills

5.1 Understand team dynamics and mobilise the power of teams.
5.2 Understand and assume leadership.

6.0 TGC: Intrapersonal Skills

6.1 Manage oneself and be self-reliant.
6.2 Reflect on one’s actions and learning.
6.3 Embody Taylor’s core values.

7.0 TGC: Citizenship and Global Perspectives

7.1 Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives.
7.2 Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement.

8.0 TGC: Digital Literacy

8.1 Effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
and related technologies.

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 Learning Outcomes TGC1 TGC TGC TGC TGC TGC TGC TGC
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MLO1 Demonstrate accuracy and X
fluency in the 4 language
skills, namely: listening,
speaking, reading and writing

MLO2 Analyse reading texts critically X X

MLO3 Develop fluency in descriptive X X

and argumentative writing

ML04 Apply correct referencing X X

techniques
ML05 Express listening and X
speaking skills that
incorporate appropriate use of
content, organisation and
language

MODULE DELIVERY/TEACHING AND LEARNING ARRANGEMENTS

Lectures

Lectures are one-way communication of information from the lecturer to the students in a hall
[synchronous/asynchronous] with a capacity of 200 students. Interaction is minimal as knowledge on the
concepts, theories and examples are explained to the students.

Lecture attendance is compulsory. Students are STRONGLY advised to attend lectures as core knowledge
of the module will be delivered in a continuous pattern. Failure to attend one lecture may lead to confusion at
subsequent lectures. In addition, students are required to prepare for tutorials which will incorporate and
emphasise the information conveyed in lectures.

Tutorials

Tutorials are interactive sessions [synchronous/asynchronous] between one tutor and 25 to 30 students.
Students are expected to prepare and participate in the discussions and Q & A sessions. This is an opportunity
for students to seek clarification on module/topic areas they have not had a clear grasp yet.

Tutorial attendance is compulsory. Students who fail to achieve 80% attendance will be excluded from
sitting the final examination.

Self and Independent Study

Students cannot expect lecturers to be the sole provider of knowledge and information as these are unlimited.
Students are expected to practice self and independent studies for at least 88 hours for this module.

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ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Form of assessment Length/hour Weightage Due date MLO assessed

Assignment 1 1
Approximately
Research Paper 25% Week 10 3
1500 words
Group Assignment 4

Assignment 2 3
Oral Presentation 20 mins 25% Week 11 & 12 4
Group Assignment 5

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Final Examination 6 hours 50% July/Aug 2022 3
*May be changed when deemed necessary

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Assignment 1: Research Paper (25%)

Students are to work in groups on the pre-writing skills to come up with a more specific title from the given
theme for the research paper. Upon approval of the chosen title and mind mapping of ideas, students are to
prepare a proposal for the assignment. In the proposal, students are to provide an outline to the chosen title. This
includes the introduction, content (with appropriate angles and relevant supporting materials), conclusion, citation
of sources and a compilation of materials/information that relates to the title research on. Then, students are to
write a research essay, discussing and analysing the chosen title.
The research essay is to be submitted online in Times. Students should also make sure that the scripts
are spellchecked and preferably proofread. Use 1.5 spacing, Times News Roman and font size 12. Pages are to
be numbered accordingly.

Assignment 2: Oral Presentation (25%)

This assignment evaluates oral presentation and speaking skills. It also evaluates the student’s ability to research
information and present an effective presentation of his/her research. In addition, being a group assignment, each
student will experience cooperating and collaborating with other peers as a team with a common goal.
Students are required to work in groups of 3 or 4 within their tutorial groups. For the purpose of this assignment,
students are given the opportunity to do a presentation related to their research paper.
Students need to prepare and do an oral presentation for about 20 minutes.

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GRADING
Grade Description
Grade Marks Definition
Points
Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated
outstanding capacity to apply, analyze synthesize and
A 80-100 4.00 Excellent evaluate information; outstanding grasp of subject
matter; evidence of outstanding command of relevant
knowledge base.

Evidence of some original thinking: demonstrated

very good capacity to apply, analyze, synthesize and
A- 75-79 3.67 Very Good evaluate information: very good grasp of subject
matter: and evidence of very good command of
relevant knowledge base.

Demonstrate good capacity to apply, analyze,

B+ 70-74 3.33 synthesize and evaluate information; good grasp of
Good
subject matter, and evidence of good command of
B 65-69 3.00 relevant knowledge base.

B- 60-64 2.67
Demonstrate adequate capacity to apply, analyze,
synthesize information, adequate grasp of subject
C+ 55-59 2.33 Pass
matter, and evidence of adequate command of
relevant knowledge base.
C 50-54 2.00

D+ 47-49 1.67

Demonstrate inadequate capacity to apply and

D 44-46 1.33 Marginal analyze information, insufficient grasp of subject
Fail matter, and evidence of very weak command relevant
knowledge base.
D-
40-43 1.00

Demonstrated very weak capacity to apply and

analyze information, very weak grasp of subject
F 0-39 0.00 Fail
matter, and evidence of very weak command of
relevant knowledge base.
Withdrawn from a module before census date,
WD - - Withdrawn
typically mid semester.
Withdrawn from a module after census date, typically
F(W) 0 0.00 Fail
mid semester.
An interim notation given for a module where a
student has not completed certain requirements with
IN - - Incomplete
valid reason or it is not possible to finalise the grade
by the published deadline.

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 An interim notation used for a module which
continued for more than one semester. An “IP” grade
IP - - In Progress
carries with it no credit or grade until a regular grade
is assigned.
Given for satisfactory completion of
non- graded module.
P - - Pass Note: Non-graded module is module that is ‘graded’
with ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ without any grades such as A,B,C
or D.
Given for a module where attendance is for
AU - - Audit
information only without earning academic credit.

ASSESSMENT OFFENCES

Taylor’s College treats any acts of dishonesty relating to assessment of College modules very seriously. It is vital
that students acquaint themselves with the College’s policy on assessment offences. Assessment Offences is
defined here as passing off the work of others as one’s own including copying (reproducing or imitating), cheating,
collusion (agreement to deceive, using words or ideas of colleagues or other students and passing them off as
your own), plagiarism and other breaches of assessment or other examination regulations. Cheating, collusion
and plagiarism are the use of unfair means of presenting work for assessment; aiding another student in the use
of unfair means of presenting work for assessment; or preventing or attempting to prevent another student from
being able to be assessed properly.

The College is to check any work submitted by students using text comparison software, for instance Turnitin.
The similarity index produced by the software is an important tool to assess a student’s performance. However,
the index is not the only tool to conclusively determine the existence of breach of academic integrity. It is important
to note that although the rate of similarity may be significantly high or otherwise, the lecturer/tutor/instructor is
responsible to exercise his or her independent professional judgement to determine the actual existence of a
breach of academic integrity.

Allegations of and investigations into assessment offences will be dealt with in accordance with the regulations
and procedures in force at Taylors College for the module. Where a student is found to have committed an
assessment offence a decision must be taken either to take no further action or to impose an appropriate penalty
which may include failing the student and determining whether or not the student will be permitted another
assessment attempt.

Where it is decided that penalty is to be imposed, the penalty could include one of the followings:

a) the mark for the relevant piece of assessment be reduced; or

b) the mark awarded for the relevant piece of assessment be reduced to zero; or
c) the student be deemed to have failed the module and is not permitted for another assessment attempt for
the module.

Please refer to Taylor’s College Programme Guide for details on Assessment Offences.

Late submission of assignment

Assignments submitted within 24 hours after the published deadline will be penalised as below:

a) A mark of more than 50% for the assignment will be reduced to 50%. This reduced mark will be used in the
calculation of the overall module mark;
b) A mark of 50% or less will stand and be used in the calculation of the overall module mark.
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Assignments will not be accepted after the 24-hour window and will be recorded as a non- submission. A mark
of ZERO will be awarded. Please see the section on Non-Submission of Assignment below for more details.

Extension of Deadline
No extension will be granted for the assignment, except in the case of extenuating circumstances. Please refer
to the section on Extenuating Circumstances in this booklet, should you like to request for consideration of
extenuating circumstances.

Students, whose application for extenuating circumstances is accepted, will not receive their marks, when the
other students who submitted on time receive theirs.

Non-Submission of Assignment
Students who do not submit their assignment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to a second attempt
(resit) of the module. These students will be required to repeat the module with attendance and undertake all
assessments again (as their third attempt (repeat)).

Note that students are granted only three attempts at a module. If you do not pass the module in the third attempt,
you will be excluded from your respective programmes.

Feedback and Mark for the Assignment

The mark and feedback on the assignment will be provided on a Feedback Form. The purpose of the feedback
is to help you to assess your ability to apply the knowledge and concepts taught in the module in sufficient depth,
as well as your progress toward meeting the module objectives. The feedback and marks for the assignment will
be given to you within 10-15 days of your submission of the assignment.

FINAL EXAMINATION (50%)

The final examination will be a Project Based Learning (PBL) paper, and this will be an individual task. Students
need to analyse the infographic data that is given and write an analytical/argumentative essay, with an
introduction, content and conclusion and provide the relevant citations and state your opinion(s) on the analysis
and research done.

All students are granted only three attempts at a module. However, if you do not attend the final examination,
without approval, it will be deemed that you have forfeited your right to a second attempt (resit). In which case,
you will be required to repeat the module and undertake all assessments. If you do not pass the module in the
third attempt, you will be excluded from your respective programme.

Please refer to the section on Extenuating Circumstances, should you like to request for consideration on the
grounds of extenuating circumstances.

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RESIT ASSESSMENTS

The mark for a resit component is capped at 50%. You can only resit the assessment if the module does not
contain any final exam component in it. You are only eligible to resit the assessment if you have
attempted/submitted the coursework assessment earlier.

The resit assessment for the continuous assessment component shall be in the form of an assignment, with a
weighting of 50% of the overall module resit assessments.

The case study for the resit assignment and the assignment guidelines shall be made available on the module
webpage in TIMeS after the release of the final results.

Resit Examination

The resit exam is a Project Based Learning [PBL] exam. Only non-programmable calculators and “hard copy”
dictionaries are permitted for use in the exam. The dictionary must not be enhanced or tampered with in any way.
Electronic dictionaries and mobile phones are not permitted. The resit examination shall form 50% of the overall
module resit assessments.

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Extenuating circumstances are circumstances which are unforeseen, unexpected, significantly disruptive and
beyond a student’s control. The circumstances must relate to a specific piece of assessment or examination
rather than being problems of a kind that affect a year as a whole or parts of it.

A student who is of the opinion that:

● his or her performance in an examination or in other assessed work has been adversely affected by an
extenuating circumstance(s), or
● his or her ability to attend an examination has been adversely affected by an extenuating circumstance(s).

Could submit an Extenuating Circumstances Form to the Examinations Centre at Taylor’s College. The form must
be accompanied by supporting documentary evidence.

Acceptance of extenuating circumstances shall be evaluated on a case to case basis by an Extenuating

Circumstances Panel. The decision of the Panel shall be deemed as final.

Circumstances that are unlikely to be accepted as extenuating circumstances include the following:
● personal illness or disability for which special arrangements are already in place.
● colds or know conditions such as hay fever.
● normal examination stress or anxiety experienced during revision or the assessment period (unless
corroborated by medical evidence as a chronic condition and undergoing treatment).
● non serious domestic or personal disruptions (eg moving house, change of job, holidays, weddings, normal
job pressure, failed travel arrangements, financial difficulties, oversleeping).
● study related circumstances (equipment failure including computing/printer difficulties (unless they occur in
the examination itself), failure to have taken back up copies for work stolen or corrupted, bunching of
deadlines/examinations, missing books, poor time management, misreading the examination timetable,
taking the wrong examination).
(Note: The above list is not exhaustive).

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RECOMMENDED TEXT
Langan, J and Abright, ZL (2019) College Writing Skills. (10thed.) New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

MAJOR REFERENCES

White, J (2019) IELTS Writing Strategies 2019, Kindle and Paperback Editions.
Langan, J. & Albright, Z. (2020) English skills with readings (10th ed.) McGraw-Hill
Education.

Oshima, A., Hogue, A. & Ravitch, L. (2020) Longman Academic Writing Series:
Essays. Longman.

English, L. & English A. (2020) NorthStar Reading and Writing 4. (5th ed.) Pearson
Education.

ONLINE SUPPORT
Taylor’s College provides a learning management system, TIMES to allow students convenient access to subject
resources. This can be accessed at http://times.taylors.edu.my

Materials available include:

● Module Outline
● Lecture slides
● Tutorial and assignment questions
● Assignment Cover Sheet
● Assignment Feedback Form/Rubric
● Other related/relevant module information

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MODULE CONTENTS

MODULE CALENDAR APRIL SEMESTER 2022

Tutorial / Tutorial Assessment /

Week Lecture topic
preparation Key dates

1 E Lecture 1 No tutorial LO1

18 - 22 Apr (Live Teams Online) 19th Apr 2022
Nuzul Al-Quran
Introduction to the course
(Tuesday)
● Course requirements
(Public Holiday)
● Assessments

2 E Lecture 2 Tutorial LO2

Discussion of course
25 - 29 Apr (Pre–recorded)
requirements, expectations
and Assessment.
Academic Reading
Research paper introduction
Critical Reading

3 Independent Learning Week (ILW) L02

2 – 6 May (Pre–recorded)
1st May 2022
Labour Day
Avoiding Plagiarism
(Sunday)
Quotation, Paraphrase and Summary
(Replacement
Public Holiday on
(Lecture recording and tutorial exercises will be posted in 2nd May 2022)
TIMES/TEAMS)
3rd&4th May 2022
Hari Raya
(Tuesday &
Wednesday)

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 4 E Lecture 4
9 – 13 May (Live Teams Online)
Pre-writing Skills
Overview –
Assignment, Research Report
Proposal – Research Report
outline
5 E Lecture 5
16 – 20 May (Pre-recorded)
Referencing – APA (7th Ed)
Primary and Secondary
Sources
Acknowledging sources in text
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LO2, LO3
Tutorial
1. Critical Reading Exercises Submission of
2. Reading Passage – I want Group
a Confirmation
Form
Wife
Soft copy to be
Reading - Practice
submitted during
Paraphrasing and
tutorial classes
summarising practices
(Posted in Times)
Answers to paraphrasing and
summarising exercises to be
discussed in Teams -
Groups to start narrowing
down their research topic.
(Discussion Skills)
Mind Map presentation
Tutorial LO4
Pre-writing skills - REVIEW
15th May 2022
✔ Mind map Wesak Day
✔ Brainstorming
✔ Clustering (Grouping & (Sunday)
Ordering information) (Replacement
✔ Generating titles Public Holiday on
✔ Preparing an Outline 16th May 2022)
Drafting the Research Essay
Outline –
Students to present outline
drafts.
 6 E Lecture 6 Tutorial LO4
23 – 27 May (Live Teams Online) Referencing Skills
(Materials posted in Times)
Research report & format In-text referencing
Connecting Evidence to Main
Ideas in essay.
Embedding sources and In-
text citations
Research Report discussion
and feedback.

7 E Lecture 7 Tutorial LO3

30 May – 3 June (Pre–recorded)
Overview - Writing Task 1-
Analysing Infographics
Research proposals –
Submission of
discussion and feedback
Outline
Writing Research Report

8 E Lecture 8 Tutorial LO3

6 – 10 June (Pre–recorded) Analysing Infographics th
6 June 2022
Information transfer from
Agong’s Birthday
Non-Linear to Linear texts -
Overview – Academic Writing Infographics (Monday)
Task 2 (Discursive &
(Public Holiday)
Argumentative)
Oral Presentation scheduling

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 9 E Lecture 9 Tutorial LO3
13 – 17 June (Pre–recorded) Writing Task 2 (Discursive &
Argumentative)
✔ Developing topic
Academic Reading sentences with
Prediction, Inference and controlling idea
Drawing Conclusions ✔ Writing thesis statements:
topic and approach
✔ Supporting ideas
✔ Writing introductions and
conclusion
✔ Paragraph Organisation/
Unity/ Coherence
✔ Planning an
argumentative essay
✔ Developing
argumentative essays
✔ Using cohesive devices
LO1
10 E Lecture 10 Tutorial
20 – 24 June (Live Teams Online) Reading exercises on
Submission of
making predictions, making
Research Paper
inferences and drawing
Speaking
conclusions (Latest by Friday
Do’s and Don’ts of Oral 6pm)
Presentation
Discussion on Oral
Handling questions in Q & A
Presentation Assessment
session
Tips on Preparing Presentation
Slides

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LO5
27 June – 1 July
Oral Presentation (25%)

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LO5
4 – 8 July
Oral Presentation (25%)

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 LO5
13 E Lecture 13 Tutorial
11 – 15 July (Pre–recorded) Reading & Writing Skills - TES
Practice EVALUATION

Listening: 10th July 2022

● Overview Hari Raya
● Samples – Listening Qurban
questions
(Sunday)
Listening to various media (Replacement
sources Public Holiday on
11th July 2022)

LO2, LO3
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E Lecture 14
Tutorial
18 – 22 July (Live Teams Online)

Reading & Writing Skills -

Preparation for Final Exam
Practice
(Consultation)
(Consultation)

25 July – 5 Aug 2022

FINAL EXAM

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 ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET

An assignment cover sheet needs to be included with each assignment. Please complete all details clearly.

If you are submitting the assignment on paper, please staple this sheet to the front of each assignment. If you are submitting the assignment online, please ensure this
cover sheet is included at the start of your document.

Please check with your subject lecturer for assignment submission locations.

Name (Individual/Group Leader):

Student ID (Individual/Group Leader):

Programme: Tutorial Group: Assignment Group Name:

RESEARCH PAPER

Email (Individual/Group Leader): Contact No (Individual/Group Leader):

Module Code and Name: ELG31605 ENGLISH II

Module Lecturer/Tutor: Ms Nirmala Subramaniam / Ms Rajamalar Sabapathy / Ms Indraselvi Pararajasingam/

Mr Mohd Eddren Fadzilah

Assignment Number: 1 Due Date: Week 10 (Latest by Friday 6pm)

Assignment Topic (as stated in the assignment guidelines provided):

Further Information: (e.g. state if extension was granted and attach evidence of approval and revised submission date)

I have read and understood the Taylor’s College Regulations on cheating, plagiarism and collusion and state that this piece of work is my own and does not contain any
unacknowledged work from any other sources.

I authorise the College to test any work submitted by me, using text comparison software, for instances of plagiarism. I understand this will involve the College or its
contractor copying my work and storing it on a database to be used in future to test work submitted by others.

Note: The attachment of this statement on any electronically submitted assignments will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed statement.

Signed by student: Date:

Date received from student: Received by:

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 ELG31605 ENGLISH II
ASSIGNMENT 1: RESEARCH PAPER

This is a group assignment (3-4 members in a group).

Deadline : Week 10 (Latest by Friday, 24th June 2022, 6pm)

Percentage : 25%

Assignment Details

Topic : Empowerment
Conditions : Students are to work in groups on the pre-writing skills to come up with a more
specific title for the research paper. The title must be in
analytical/argumentative form. The title must be related to topic mentioned
above.

Upon approval of the chosen title and mind mapping of ideas, students are to
prepare a proposal for the assignment. In the proposal, students are to provide
an outline to the chosen title. This includes the introduction, content (with
appropriate angles and relevant supporting materials), conclusion, citation of
sources and a compilation of materials/information that relates to the title
research on. Then, students are to write a research paper. The research paper
should be approximately 1500 words.

Include a list of references which is a detailed record of the sources of ideas

and findings that are included in your assignment. Write this using the proper
technique of referencing. You must refer to at least 6 sources for this assignment.

Format ● Use 1.5 spacing, Times News Roman font and size 12.
:
● Pages are to be numbered accordingly. Place the numbers in the centre of
each page (except for the Assignment Cover Sheet, Group Confirmation Form
and Assignment Rubric).
● Assignment Cover Sheet, Group Confirmation Form and Assignment Rubric
must be attached as the first three pages of your report.

You should also make sure that the scripts are spellchecked and preferably
proofread. Submission of Research Paper is to be done in soft copy.

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 ASSIGNMENT 1: RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PAPER (25%)

1. 2.
STUDENT NAME:
3. 4.
TUTORIAL GROUP

CRITERIA MARKS
Mind map (4 marks)
Mind map is evident (min. 2 mind maps – random ideas and
the groupings) 1 2 3 4
Using appropriate key words in the mind maps
Shows creativity in the mind maps
Outline (6 marks)
Introduction –with Thesis statement
Body – topic is clear and well-supported with 2 to 3 1 2 3 4 5 6
supporting materials as well as summary
Conclusion
Content (20 marks) Very Moderat Compe Very Excell-
Poor Good
Knowledgeable (definition of key terms, outline of argument) Poor e tent Good ent
Thorough development of thesis statement with clear and
relevant ideas 0 1 3 4 6 7 9 10 12 13 15 16 18 19
2 5 8 11 14 17 20
Language Skills (10 marks)
Grammatical sentences (accurate use of grammar and wide Very
Very poor Poor Moderate Excellent
range of sentence structures) good
Lexical resource (wide range of vocabulary using correct
spelling)
Accuracy in paraphrasing, summarising and quoting
Grammar and editing 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10

Organisation (5 marks)
Logical organization (Introduction has thesis, body
paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting materials, 1 2 3 4 5
interpretation & restatement with appropriate conclusion)
Well-written writing
Referencing (5 marks)
In-text referencing
Author, date, page (books and journals)
Websites correctly referenced
Reference List 1 2 3 4 5
In alphabetical order
No numbering nor bullet points
Consistency and accuracy in how all sources are referenced
Matches in-text references
TOTAL (50 MARKS)

FINAL MARKS (25%)

EVALUATOR’S COMMENTS:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________

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WRITING A RESEARCH REPORT

OUTLINE FORMAT/TEMPLATE & MARKSHEET

No: Student ID Full names

1
2
3
4

Topic:
Suggested Title:
(1/2 Mark)
1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thesis Statement/Purpose/Aim (strong arguable statement):

CONTENT/BODY
2.0 HEADING
Topic Sentence 1:
1.1 Supporting point: (a)
Supporting details: (i)/
Supporting details:(ii)
1.2 Supporting point: (b)
Supporting details: (i)/
Supporting details: (ii)
1.3 Supporting point: ©
Supporting details: (i)/
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 6.0 CONCLUSION (1 mark)

REFERENCES (1 mark)
Cite at least 6 sources referred to. These should include books, journal articles, a newspaper article
and/or a video clip.

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ASSIGNMENT 2: ORAL PRESENTATION

This is a group assignment (3-4 members in a group).

Deadline : Weeks 11 & 12

Duration : 20 minutes/group
Percentage : 25%

Assignment Details

Topic : Empowerment

Conditions : Each tutorial group will be divided into groups of 3-4 students and each group is
required to do a presentation.

You must prepare an oral presentation of about 20 minutes. All members must speak
as each member of the team will be assessed individually. Ensure that each member
has equal ‘speaking-time’ and that no single member monopolises the presentation.

You must provide the following to your lecturer/tutor before your presentation:

● The group confirmation form and the assignment rubric. Each group must submit
one copy.
● A hardcopy of your Power Point slides (or any other presentation application
used) and any other material that you will be using for your presentation. Files must
be clearly label[ed with the name of the assignment and names of group members.

Structure : The presentation should have an introduction, body and conclusion.

* Please be reminded that you will be marked ABSENT / NON-SUBMISSION and awarded ZERO (0) marks
if you fail to give the presentation on the scheduled date and time without a valid reason.

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 ASSIGNMENT 2: ORAL PRESENTATION MARKING RUBRIC (25%)

NAMES : 1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

4. ________________________________

DATE OF PRESENTATION : ________________________________

TUTORIAL GROUP : _________________________________

GROUP SCORE (50%)

Score Criteria Details

Organisation (25%) Introduction Opening, engaging audience,

providing background information,
Excellent: 23 - 25 clarifying purpose
Good: 19 - 22 Logical order of information,
Average: 15 - 18
Division of themes Clear links between sections
Passable: 13 - 14
Reinforcement, summary
12 and below: Weak and needs Conclusion
improvement Coherence, logic, focus and
Discourse continuity of thought

Content (25%) Depth Adjusted for audience

Excellent: 23 - 25 Level Information load, relevance
Good: 19 - 22
Average: 15 - 18
Authority Convincing, sources noted and
Passable: 13 - 14
quoted appropriately
12 and below: Weak and needs Terminology Explanation of key terms
improvement

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INDIVIDUAL SCORE (50%)

Score Criteria Details

Delivery (20%)
Voice Enunciation, inflection, projection, tone
Excellent: 19 20
Good: 18 17 16 Pacing Easy to listen to, vocal dynamics support
Average: 15 14 13 content, speed of speech
Passable: 12 11 10 Body Language
Eye contact, appropriate gestures, posture
9 and below: Weak and needs Preparation
improvement Fluency, little dependence on notes

Language (20%)
Communicative force Appropriate usage, style and structure
Excellent: 19 20
Good: 18 17 16 Pronunciation Clarity and intelligibility
Average: 15 14 13
Passable: 12 11 10 Grammar Accuracy

9 and below: Weak and needs Vocabulary Appropriate word choice

improvement

Visual Aids (10%)

Content Accurate and information presented in a
Excellent: 9 - 10 logical manner
Good: 7-8 Mechanics
Average: 5 - 6 No grammatical and spelling errors
Pictures, clip art, texts and
4 and below: Weak and needs background Images are appropriate to the topic,
improvement impactful layout and images and slides are
not too wordy

Speakers Total Score Final Score Comments

(100%) (25%)

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 ELG31605 ENGLISH II
GROUP CONFIRMATION FORM FOR ASSIGNMENTS 1 AND 2

LECTURER / TUTOR : Ms Nirmala Subramaniam / Ms Rajamalar Sabapathy /

Ms Indraselvi Pararajasingam / Mr Mohd Eddren Fadzilah
PROGRAMME : TUTORIAL GROUP :
GROUP NAME : ASSIGNMENTS :1&2

We agree to be considered as a group for the purposes of working on this assignment and agree to work together from the
date ( ____/___/____ ) we sign this form:
No Full Name Student ID Contact no. Programme Signature

We also agree to appoint ______________________________ as the group leader for this assignment.
*Note: There should only be 3-4 members per group. The group members must belong to the same tutorial group for this
module.

Please return this form to your Lecturer/Tutor.

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

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