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ELTU 3014 English for Engineering Students II

Assignment and Assessment Guidelines

2020 – 2021 (Term 2)

ELTU 3014 (Section: _____)

Name: _________________

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ASSIGNMENT AND ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

Module Assessment Task Percentage

Pre-course diagnosis Pre-course writing task Not graded
1 Module 1A: 1. Resume Writing 15%

Resumes 2. Job Application Letter Writing 20%

Module 1B:

Application Letters
2 Module 1C: 3. Mock Job Interviews - Individual 25%

Job Interviews - Group 15%

3 Module 2: 4. Bad News Message Writing 25%

Business Writing

TOTAL 100%

Important Notes:
According to ELTU policies, any late assignment submission or unexplained/ unreasonable lateness or
absence from in-class assessments will be subject to score deduction or other penalties.

For details, please refer to the ELTU Policy on Student Matters in the course outline (p.5).

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Assessment 1: Resume Writing (15%)

Assessment 2: Job Application Letter Writing (20%)

Assessed module: Module 1

Aims:
1. To conduct a critical analysis of a job advertisement
2. To give you an opportunity to demonstrate and refine your writing skills learnt in the
module ‘Job Search Skills’. (Module 1)

You are required to write (i) a resume and (ii) a job application / cover letter in response to a job
advertisement.

Procedures:
1. Select a job advertisement that you are interested in and eligible for, and it must be
related to your current studies at CUHK. You may locate one of the current openings
posted on the website of our Career Planning and Development Centre or any other
sources of your choice.
2. Research the company which offers the chosen post to familiarize yourself with the
company and the post concerned.
3. Prepare a resume (ONE PAGE).
4. Write a job application letter (ONE PAGE) based on the specified job requirements and
the expected job nature as laid out in your chosen advertisement.
5. A copy of the job advertisement should be attached to your job application letter and
résumé when you submit your work so that your teacher can tell if you are responding
to the job requirements of the post advertised.
6. When preparing your resume, pay attention to the content and more importantly, the
organization of the content.
7. Plan the content of your resume and job application letter based on your own
information. Your letter should be tailor-made to meet the specific requirements of the
job advertised.

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Academic honesty:
Submit your work to the VeriGuide in the form of a Word document file at the URL:
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/veriguide. VeriGuide will generate a receipt which already contains a
declaration of originality for academic honesty. Please submit your writing to the VeriGuide
and upload the signed VeriGuide receipt together with a soft copy of your work to Blackboard
by the deadline. Your assignment will not be marked otherwise.

Assignment to be Name the file as: Assignment number on

submitted: VeriGuide:
Resume 3014XX_your name_resume.docx 1

e.g. 3014XX_ChanManMan_resume.docx
Job application letter 3014XX_your name_coverletter.docx 2

e.g. 3014XX_ChanManMan_coverletter.docx

Assessment Criteria:
- Content and Organization
- Language and Presentation style

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ELTU 3014 English for Engineering Students II – Resume and Job Application Letter -Assessment Form (20-21)
Name: ________________________ SID: ______________________ Class: ELTU 3014 __________

Very good

Excellent
Good
Failed

Fair
Pass
Assessment Criteria

Resume
Content and Organization /50
 Sufficient and relevant information: personal profile/ career
goal/ education background/ work experience/ skills
 Appropriate and adequate response to job needs in the
advertisement
 Clear explanation of key accomplishments
 Clear and logical presentation of information
Language and Presentation Style /50
 Accurate spelling and grammar
 Appropriate use of action verbs
 Careful thought to every word and phrase chosen (e.g. avoid
using the words/phrases that seem empty, overused and
clichéd)
 Strong visual impact: format, font, white space
Total Score (100 points) / Grade /
Comments

Job Application Letter

Content and Organization /50
 Clear purpose: background of writing, targeted position,
suitability
 Relevant supporting details: education, work experience,
skills and personal qualities
 Clear call for action: asking for a response and requesting an
interview
 Well organized ideas
 Good sequence of paragraphing and effective use of linking
devices
Language and Presentation style /50
 Appropriate tone and style: clear, concise, courteous, coherent
 Accurate spelling and grammar
 Good vocabulary range and sentence complexity
 Careful thought to every word and phrase chosen (e.g. avoid
using the words/phrases that seem empty, overused and
clichéd)
 Formal and appropriate tone
 Complete letter format: name, address, date, inside address,
salutation, closing, signature, and ending notation
 Strong visual impact: format, font, white space, and correct
order
Total Score (100 points) / Grade /
Comments

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Assessments 3: Mock Job Interviews (40% in total)

You will need to attend two job interviews, an individual interview and a group interview in
Week 7 and Week 11 respectively. Your performance as an interviewee will be assessed
according to the criteria listed on the assessment sheet.

Assessed module: Module 1

Aims:
1. To apply impromptu speaking skills, organize ideas and develop a view within a limited
time
2. To give you an opportunity to demonstrate and refine the skills needed for panel and group
interviews

Procedures:
Part 1: Individual Interview (25%)
The individual interview assessment will be a one-on-one video job interview on Zoom where
only the interviewer and the interviewee will be present. Each student will be interviewed by
the teacher for about 5 minutes. It simulates a typical job interview that involves general
interview procedures discussed in class. As a candidate, you will have to answer some general
interview questions prepared by the panel. These questions may include:

 A compulsory question: Tell me something about yourself? / Could you please introduce
yourself? (Your answer should last about 40-50 seconds)
 A few questions about the candidate’s resume e.g. education background, work
experience, skills or awards, personal qualities or job-related issues
 After asking the candidate one or two general questions, the teacher may ask some
questions which are tailored according to the job requirements, the candidate’s skills and
experience levels. If answers seem to be thin on detail, the teacher may ask follow-up
questions.
 At the end of the interview, you have to ask the interviewer a question.

Preparation

 Choose a job advertisement from an online job board or company website.

 Prepare a resume tailored for this job advertisement and indicate the position being
applied for on the resume by attaching a copy of the job description that you found
online.
 Submit this set of resume and job advertisement to your teacher at least THREE full
business days before the date of the interview.
 Make sure that you have researched the company carefully and that you have thought
about the kinds of questions that you might be asked. Prepare carefully, but do not
memorize model answers. This approach will not convince the interviewers.
 A few days before the interview, do a technical trial run to make sure your equipment is
working correctly. Avoid using a smartphone for this video interview if possible.

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Assessment Schedule
• You will receive an email two days before the assessment date informing you of the
assessment schedule.

During the Assessment

• Choose a location that is free from the distractions of roommates or pets.
• Turn off programmes that might interfere with the webcam.
• Log in punctually so you can be calm and centered when the video interview begins.
• You will have to answer some generic and targeted interview questions prepared by
the
teacher.
• You will be interviewed individually for 5-6 minutes and assessed by your teacher
according to these criteria:
Content and Language
Organization and Delivery

Reminder
• You are not allowed to consult any unauthorized materials, such as reference books
or
teaching notes during the assessment.
• You are required to switch off your mobile phones throughout the assessment.
• You should dress tidily and your performance will be video-recorded for review and
evaluation purposes.

Absence from Assessment

• The absent student should submit valid documented evidence to the teacher to
substantiate his/her absence within 3 working days after the scheduled interview
assessment.
• Examples of valid documented evidence include a medical certificate, a letter from
the
department endorsing an event, or any evidence of hospitalization, etc.
• On acceptance of the valid documented evidence, a make-up assessment should be
given
to the concerned student WITHOUT penalty.
• If the absent student cannot produce any valid documented evidence for his/her
absence
from the assessment, or the documented evidence is rejected by the teacher, NO
supplementary assessment should be given. The absent student concerned will get a zero
grade for this particular assessment.

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Part 2: Group Interview (15%)

The Group Interview Assessment will be conducted in class using Zoom.
You will be asked to dive deeper into a set of discussion questions in an online environment,
which will last around 12-15 minutes, depending on the group size.

Grouping
• Students will work in groups of 4 or 5.
• You will receive an email two days before the assessment date informing them of the
grouping and the assessment schedule.

Preparation
 As the discussion topic is related to science and technology, you may find the following
links helpful:
 Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
 Hong Kong Trade Development Council
 Innovation and Technology Bureau
 Practice helps you improve your skills and build confidence. It is desirable to do trial
runs so that you know exactly whether the equipment (e.g. webcam & microphone) is
working well.

During the Group Interview Assessment

 You are asked to use your own name with your SID when you enter.
 You will be given a set of discussion questions which is related to science and technology
on the spot at the interview.
 You are allowed 3 minutes to read the questions, jot notes and prepare.
 You are not allowed to discuss with your team members during the preparation time.

Interview time (not including the 3-min preparation time)

 Group of 4: 12 minutes
 Group of 5: 15 minutes
 You are allowed to make notes during the interview.
 However, you are not allowed to consult any unauthorized materials, such as reference
books or teaching notes during the interview.
 You are required to switch off your mobile phone throughout the interview.
 You should dress tidily and their performances will be video-recorded for review and
evaluation purposes.

Assessment Criteria:
Part 1: Panel Interview (25%)
- Content and Organization

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- Language and Delivery

Part 2: Group Interview (15%)

- Initiative
- Originality of Ideas and Quality of thoughts
- Leadership and Team spirit
- Language and Delivery
- Interpersonal skills (verbal and non-verbal communication)

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ELTU 3014 English for Engineering Students II – Mock Job Interviews -Assessment Form (20-
21)
Name: _______________________ SID: ___________ Class: ELTU 3014 ______ Group: _____

Excellent
Very good
Failed

Pass

Fair

Good
Assessment Criteria

Panel Interview
Content and Organization /50
 Provide sufficient examples showing relevant academic qualifications/ work experience/
skills for the position applied
 Describe specific situations that demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving skills
 Describe specific situations that demonstrate sense of responsibility and ability to work
independently
 Express ideas logically and systematically

Language and Delivery /50

 Express ideas clearly, fluently and accurately

 Use good range of vocabulary and sentence structure
 Express ideas in accurate pronunciation and appropriate intonation
 Demonstrate confidence: e.g. facial expressions, posture and eye contact
 Demonstrate enthusiasm
 Convey positive attitude toward interviewer and company
Comments Total Score (100 points) /
Grade

Any mark deduction? NO / YES

lateness phone goes off untidy appearance
Group Interview
Initiative /15
 Participate enthusiastically and actively in discussion
Originality of ideas and Quality of thoughts /15
 Introduce new ideas
 Analyse the ideas of others
 Evaluate information, draw sound inferences and reach logical decisions
Leadership and Team spirit /15
 Demonstrate ability to work with the team
 Influence the direction and nature of the discussion
 Offer suggestions or solutions to difficulties that arise in the group process
 Understand, negotiate and balance diverse views and beliefs to reach workable solutions
 Constructively and respectfully challenge the accuracy and relevance of statements made
 Do not monopolize discussion
Interpersonal skills (Verbal and non-verbal communication) /15
 Express his/herself clearly and coherently
 Use appropriate non-verbal signals (eye contact, gestures, posture, facial expressions and
tone of voice)
Language and Delivery /40
 Express ideas fluently and accurately
 Use good range of vocabulary and sentence structure
 Express ideas in accurate pronunciation and appropriate intonation
Comments Total Score (100 points) /
Grade

Any mark deduction? NO / YES

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lateness phone goes off untidy appearance

Assessment 4: Bad News Message Writing (25%)
Assessed module: Module 2

Aims
1. To determine how well you can demonstrate good organization of ideas, accuracy and
clarity of expression in written mode
2. To determine how well you can develop a bad news message with 5Cs: clarity, correctness,
coherence, conciseness and courtesy

Approach:
This assessment will be done in class. You will draft a bad news email message and submit it
during class time, according to the course schedule. For this assessment, you will write a bad-
news message based on a scenario given. You will have 40 minutes to complete the task. Plan
and write the message using the indirect approach you have studied in Module 2. Follow the
writing process suggested throughout the course to plan the document: define the audience,
purpose for writing, then plan your message, draft it, proofread and revise it, paying attention
to mechanics and style.

Assessment Criteria:
- Content and Tone
- Organization and Clarity
- Language and Style

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ELTU 3014 English for Engineering Students II – Bad News Message Writing - Assessment Form (20-21)
Name: _______________________ SID: ___________ Class: ELTU 3014 __________

Very good

Excellent
Failed

Fair

Good
Pass
Assessment Criteria

Bad News Message

Content and Tone /40
 Present sufficient and appropriate details and explanation
 Focus on the reader’s needs – you oriented
 Avoid using offensive and negative words
 Use a positive tone

Organization and Clarity /20

 State the purpose and key messages clearly (e.g. topic sentence,
heading)
 Organize the ideas in a logical fashion with appropriate
paragraphing, linking, and transitions
 Have focused paragraphs

Language and Style /40

 Proofread and edit the document (spelling, punctuation,
grammar, usage and mechanics)
 Write clear and concise sentences (redundant words, phrases,
and obsolete language have been eliminated)
 Use active voice except for: when the actor is unknown; when a
statement needs to be impersonal; when it will add variety and
provide a smooth transition
 Use appropriate tone, voice and formatting (e.g. a clear subject
line summarizing the content and the presence of accurate
email features)
 Vary syntax and word choice

Total Score (100 points) / Grade /

Comments

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