DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED LANGUAGES

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SUBJECT NAME COMMUNICATION SKILLS SUBJECT CODE

COM105X
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Presentation
DUE DATE 16 SEP 2023

ASSESSMENT PRESENTATION TOTAL MARKS 50 (x2)

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EXAMINER DR VL MALULEKE MODERATOR

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Answer all the questions of the Assignment.

TO STUDENTS: 2. Please take pride in your work and ensure thorough
review for grammar and spelling errors, as inaccurate
work will be penalised.

Group Leader must submit the assignment with the

group members details as follows:

Student number, Initials and Surname.

I will assign names to each group before you present; presentations

will begin on September 16th. Please submit your GROUP NAMES on
the 8th of September so that I can assign you a group name. Time of
submission: 13pm to 14 pm

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Welcome to this exciting opportunity of refining your presentation skills! In this group
assignment, you will embark on a journey that not only challenges your ability to convey
information effectively but also nurtures your teamwork and collaboration competency. As
an essential skill in both academia and the professional world, the art of presentation holds
the power to captivate, persuade, and inform diverse audiences.

This assignment is designed not just to evaluate your capacity to communicate ideas
persuasively but also to cultivate essential skills such as research, critical thinking, time
management, and adaptability. As you navigate through the process, you'll develop a deep
understanding of how to structure and deliver compelling content, address questions with
confidence, and engage your audience effectively. Whether you envision a career in
academia, business, or any other field, the ability to present your ideas convincingly is a
skill that will set you apart. So, approach this assignment with enthusiasm, dedication, and
a willingness to learn from both the process and your peers.

PRESENTATION SKILLS
 10 students per group will develop a PowerPoint (ppt) presentation.
 You will present your slides in a time allocated by your lecturer in class.
 Share all the responsibilities between all team members.
 Do not plagiarize, accurately mention all the sources used in the reference list.
 Ensure that your slides are interesting and thoroughly edited.

TOPIC: FIND ANY TOPIC OF YOUR INTEREST RELATED TO YOUR COURSE

(ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING).

Limit your presentation to 13 slides, as follows:

Slide 1: Cover slide: must be visually attractive and contain:

 a presentation title;
 surnames & initials, student numbers of the participants; and
 responsibilities of each team member while completing the work.

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 Slide 2: Introduction (Heading: Introduction). Develop your own short introduction,
presented as bullet points.

Slides 3 - 10: Content (Heading: each slide should have its own relevant heading).
Present the content as short bullet points.

Slide 11: Conclusion (Heading: Conclusion). Develop your own short conclusion,
presented as bullet points.

Slide 12: References (Heading: References). Provide a list of full references.

Slide 13: Team-assessment (Heading: Team-assessment). On this slide, evaluate how

successfully you worked together as a small team, and what you learned regarding
teamwork.

Important:
You will be assessed for ORAL PRESENTATION according to the criteria in the
rubric:

PRESENTATION RUBRIC

Mark Marks
MARKING RUBRIC /CRITERIA
obtained
Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well, and 7
establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation.
Information is presented in a logical sequence. 10
Presentation contains accurate information. 7
Speaker maintains good eye contact with the audience and is 5
appropriately animated.
Speaker uses a clear, audible voice. 5
Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth. 6
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Good language skills and pronunciation are used. 5
Visual aids are well prepared, informative, effective, and not 5
distracting.

TOTAL MARKS: 50

GROUP MEMBERS
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