Personal Assignment 4

Week 8

Requirements

1. Language: All answer must be in English

2. Forms: Essay

3. Coverage: Session 12

4. Number of assignments: 2 sections (Listening & Speaking), 5 numbers, 100 points (Part
A=40; B=60)

5. Notes:

a. The file should be saved in a Word format

b. Type the answers only based on each section case (Youtube link/ essay/ multiple
choice only)

c. Some speaking/ writing assignment places the highest score in the assignment.
Please be well informed.

d. Special notes for the speaking assignment. You have to make sure that your
YouTube link is an open source (do not set as the protected link and do not delete
it until the course is ended)

e. Special notes for writing assignment. Write it in Times New Roman 12 and 1.5
line spacing and mind the originality of your work, no copy-paste and no
plagiarism.

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 A. Listening (40 Points)

1. Video Analysis (30 points)

In this personal assignment you are going to watch three business presentation videos.
After watching the videos, you will need to write a comparative analysis of the videos. Use the
tables provided below and give your opinion after you compare them.
There is no right or wrong answer here, as long as you have a clearly defined argument
and you explain your ideas with specific reference/ descriptions of the videos. You can also do
screen caps and include the photos if you need to reference specific images. However, the
images do not count towards your page count. This assignment should be no more than three
pages.

Video 01:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPMX8-OHjMQ

Video 02:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2PrLFHkLVk

Video 03:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvCIhn7_FXI

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 Comparison Table

Assessment Units Video 01 Video 02 Video 03

General
Organization:

Opening

Middle/Body

Closing/Ending

Voice:
Tempo: speed

Volume: loudness

Expressiveness

Pitch/Intonation
Variety

Language:
Clarity: Articulation

Delivery: Fluency

Accuracy: Structure,
Vocabulary

Manner:
Audience contact

Interest

Assurance/confidence

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Body Language:
Stance and posture

Hands

Facial expression

Visual aids:
Number

Design

Relevance with the

main theme

Frequency of usage

2. Conclusion (10 points)

a. Which video would you like to watch again? Tell the reasons why.
b. Which video is the most memorable to you? Tell the reasons why.
c. Which video is the least appealing/attractive to you? Tell the reasons why.

B. Speaking (60 points)

Consult with your lecturer about the business cases for your presentation. Make a short
presentation based on the chosen case. Create a video presentation about your ideas in 3 - 5
minutes. The content should cover; an opening, stating the important ideas and give some
examples to support your ideas. Upload the video in YouTube and send the link only as the result
of the speaking assignment

Good Luck

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