UPM-CALC/SEM1/2015-16/CEL2106 MEDIC/PORTFOLIO 2

Semester 1, 2015/2016

CEL 2106 COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PORTFOLIO 2

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Items Due Week 
Scholarship Advertisement
Task 1 P2T1A
P2T1B
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Motivational Letter (Draft)
Task 2 Motivational Letter Checklist
Motivational Letter (Final)

Name : Soo Man Jun

Matric No. : 174792

Group No. : 83

Instructor’s Name : Miss Farhana

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PORTFOLIO 2
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Overview of Portfolio 2

This is an individual project which requires you to research and apply for a scholarship offer including
writing a motivational letter. This portfolio is divided into Task 1 & Task 2. At the end of the project, you
should have a completed compilation of:
1. Task 1
2. Task 2

This portfolio must be submitted in WEEK 7.

Portfolio 1 Timeline

WEEK TASK
 Begin Task 1: Conduct a background research on the assigned scholarship
advertisement (P2T1 Form I)
 Match your credentials to the requirements of the scholarship advertisement
(P1T1 Form II)
 Complete the application form given.
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 Begin Task 2: Write a motivational letter in class (cover letter for a
scholarship application) to accompany your application form

 Exchange your motivational letter (draft) in class and proofread your

friend’s letter using the provided checklist.
 Amend your letter based on the comments and produce a final copy.

 Complete Task 2.
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 Submit Portfolio 2: Task 1 and Task 2.

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PORTFOLIO 2: TASK 1 (P2T1)

Scholarship Research and Application (5 marks)

 This is an individual task.

 Based on the three (3) scholarship advertisements shown in class, do a research on one (1) of them
(http://www.oxcis.ac.uk/merdeka.html) based on these aspects:
o the background of each company/ organisation/ governmental or non-governmental body
o the requirements mentioned in the advertisement (qualifications, research, publications, training
and necessary qualities)
 Complete P2T1 Form I and P1T1 Form II
 Fill up the application form below:
http://www.oxcis.ac.uk/forms/Merdeka%20Scholarships%20Form%202016.pdf
 Compile these documents and submit them with Task 2 in Week 7.
o Portfolio 2: Task 1 (P2T1)
a) P2T1 Form I
b) P2T1 Form II

For this task, you will be assessed on your ability to conduct a background research on the company/
organisation/ governmental or non-governmental body and to match your own credentials to the
scholarship requirements.

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P2T1 FORM I

Paste the assigned scholarship advertisement in the given space and provide a brief detail for each of the
required scope.

Merdeka Scholarship Advertisement

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NO. SCOPE DETAIL

Established in 1985, The oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is a
Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. The
About the organisation(s)
1. centre serves to foster scholarly study of Islam and the Islamic
(brief profile)
world, governed by a Board of Trustees accompanied by the
representatives of the University of Oxford.
1) A new building next to Magdalen College is recently opened.
2) A series of seminars will be held jointly with the Middle East
The latest information Centre at the Auditorium on 11 March 2016
2. regarding the organisation
3) Dr Yahia Abdul-Rahman the Chairman and Shari’a Supervisor
(at least 3)
LARIBA-Bank of Whittier will give a lecture on The Art of RF
(Interest Free) Islamic Banking and Finance: Tools and
Techniques for Community-Based Banking

The Centre teaches, supervises and examines for undergraduate,

Services/products/funds masters and doctoral degree courses at the University. Regular
3.
offered by the company Centre seminars and lectures, given by visiting distinguished
scholars, cover a broad range of topics and disciplines.

a) Business: Economics, Finance, Investment, Law, Actuarial

Fields of study covered by the
4.
scholarship programme
Scholarship applicant
5. requirements
Science
b) Bio-medical Sciences: Bio-chemistry, Food Technology, Bio-
technology, Bio-engineering, Molecular Biology, Genomics and
Bio-informatics
c) Engineering: Electronics, Micro-Electronics, Nano-technology,
Materials Science
 Malaysian Citizens
 Have an excellent record of academic achievement
 Have a proven capacity for independent research.
 Possess leadership potential and ability to communicate.
 Show how their careers and the wider interests of Malaysia
will benefit from a period of study at Oxford.

P2T1 FORM II

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Based on P2T1 Form I above, complete P2T1 Form II.
Applicant requirements
No. (based on the given
scholarship advertisement)
1. Malaysian Citizens
Have an excellent record of
2.
academic achievement
Have a proven capacity for
3.
independent research.
Possess leadership potential
4.
and ability to communicate.
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Evidence of qualifications, research, publications, training
and necessary qualities
As seen in the identification card
1. Achieved 4.00 CGPA during foundation in Universiti Putra
Malaysia
2. Attained 9A+ 1A in my Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
1. Conducted a research on ‘Prevalence and Factors
Associated with Acute Kidney Injury In Dengue Patient’
2. Assisted in a research on ‘Prevalence and Factors
Associated with Mild Cognitive Impairment in the elderly’
1. Organized AMSA UPM Diabetes Day 2014 and led the
committee board in bringing to program to a success\
2. Conveyed and Demonstrated brain facts to the public
effectively in Brain Expo 2015
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PORTFOLIO 2: TASK 2 (P1T2)

Motivational Letter (5 marks)

 This is an individual task.

 Write a motivational letter (scholarship application letter) to accompany your application with the
following information:
o state the purpose/ objective
o summarise and highlight your salient points
o request for an interview
 Use font Arial 11 with 1.15 spacing.
 Exchange your letter (draft) with a friend and proofread it by completing P1T2 Motivational Letter
Checklist
 Write the final copy of your Motivational Letter based on the feedback.
 Compile these documents and submit them together with Task 1 in Week 7.
o Portfolio 2: Task 2 (P1T2)
- Motivational Letter (Draft)
- P2T2 Motivational Letter Checklist
- Motivational Letter (Final)

For this task, you will be assessed on:

a) your ability to write persuasively to secure an interview/approval/admittance
b) your grammar usage
c) your motivational letter format

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P2T2 MOTIVATIONAL LETTER DRAFT

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P2T2 MOTIVATIONAL LETTER CHECKLIST

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No. Criteria Descriptor
()
Proper address and salutation (name of recipient).
Introduction
Purpose of the letter is clearly written
Reason to apply for the scholarship is stated clearly
1 Body Details, information and elaboration that support the application is
Content given with proper evidence
Conclude with a request for an interview
Closing
Inclusive of a professional send-off
Use of formal language – clear, concise and relevant
Correct grammar, punctuation and spelling according to British
English
Use of persuasive language
2 Language
Consistent tense throughout (present, past and future tense)
Projection of a positive impression
Minimal use of sentences beginning with “I” with emphasis on the
“You” view language.
Name, address and contact of the organisation
Hand written signature in addition to typed name
Current address after sign-off, matching address on resume

3 Formatting Does not exceed one page

No repetition of information
Consistent formatting throughout

Clear, readable font and font size of 10 - 12

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P2T2 MOTIVATIONAL LETTER FINAL

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