Diploma DHM102/OCT2023/DHM1223

PRESENTATION

Submission instructions
 Cover sheet to be attached to the front of the Assignment.
 All pages to be numbered sequentially.
 Rubrics attached as last page in the presentation slides

Module Code DHM1223

Module Title Epidemiology

Module Leader Lalita Anbarasen

Assignment Title Presentation (CLO 2)

Weighting 20%

Handout date 17/8/2023

Submission date 14/9/2023

CLO Mapped to the CLO2: Explain the importance of epidemiology for informing
Assignment scientific, ethical, economic and political discussion of health
issues (C2, PLO3)

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Assignment
DHM 1223 Epidemiology

Objective

The objective of this assignment is to enable students to understand the significance of

epidemiology in informing scientific, ethical, economic, and political discussions related
to health issues. By providing explanations on various modes of disease transmission,
discussing two diseases for each mode, and exploring prevention and control measures,
students will demonstrate their ability to apply epidemiological knowledge to address
public health challenges effectively.

Instructions

This is an individual assignment carrying 20% of the total marks available for the
module. Submission of assignment in hard copy to the lecturer during lecture and soft
copy to be uploaded in Google Classroom.

Task - Oral Presentation

Classifications were given of major infectious diseases. List the five modes of
transmission and provide examples

The deliverables of the topic should be as follow:

1. Introduction to modes of transmissions

2. Discussion-Five different modes of transmissions
- Explanation on each mode of transmission
- Explanation on TWO diseases for each transmission
3. Conclusion.
- Prevention and Control
- General summary of the presentation and what is learned from the
assignment.

4. Reference (all necessary sources are to be cited accordingly by adhering to APA,

7th edition style referencing).

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Your presentation should include the following deliverables;

1. Use of PowerPoint slides to present.

2. The Oral presentation should not exceed more than 45 minutes.
3. Presentation slides are attached with the report and Individual Assignment submission
cover as the first page and the Oral presentation Rubric as the last page. (Refer to your
respective Google class for the submission form and rubric template).
4. Submit the complete slides in hard copy to the lecturer before presenting.
5. Show professionalism by dressing formally and being punctual for the presentation.
6. Show confidence and good command of language during the presentation.
7. Focus on explaining the slides with your own words rather than reading the slides
entirely. Students who only read the slide will not be awarded more than average marks.
8. Ensure all the technical needs are well prepared prior to the presentation to avoid any
delays during the day of presentation.

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PLAGIARISM
Students are advised to AVOID Plagiarism of more than 30%. Students are required to
attach a plagiarism report generated from smallseotools.com. Any use of materials from
other sources/persons should be indicated and references given in the text. Any student
found to have committed and abetted the offense of plagiarism shall receive mark
deduction for the relevant assignment as below:

- More than 30% (-5 marks)

- More than 40% (-10 marks)
- More than 50% (students will have to resubmit the work or will be awarded
0 marks for the assignment)

LATE SUBMISSION POLICY

Students are advised to adhere to the deadline of submission as stated in the
coversheet. Any late submission will be deducted 50% from the obtained mark.

Refer to the following guide on how to organize the slides before submission:

1. Cover page (Individual assignment cover completed with the correct name, matric
& signature)
2. Slides (from the introduction until reference)
3. Rubric (Ensure to attach the correct rubric according to the assessment)

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MARKING CRITERIA

MODULE CODE : DHM1223

MODULE TITLE : EPIDEMIOLOGY

Marks will be awarded based on the following criteria:

Tasks Marks

Introduction 10 Marks

Discussion 40 Marks

Conclusion 10 marks

Delivery 10 Marks

Mechanics 10 marks

Visual aids 10 marks

Professionalism 10 marks

Total 100 Marks

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Marking Rubric (Oral Presentation) SCORE/ WEIGHTAGE: / 100%

CRITERIA EXCELLENT (4) GOOD (3) AVERAGE (2) POOR (1) SCORE %

Subject Excellent knowledge on Good subject Average knowledge Poor knowledge on

the topic 1 = 0 -2.5
Knowledge knowledge on the topic on the topic the topic
2 = 2.6 – 5.0
(10%)
3 = 5.1 -7.5
4 = 7.6 - 10

Discussion on Student demonstrates Student demonstrates Student is Student does not

full knowledge and adequate knowledge uncomfortable with have grasp of
able to answers questions able information but able information; student
effortlessly to answer questions attempt answering the failed to answer
questions
Epidemiologic
development of
three diseases

(40%) 1 = 0 -5
2 = 6 – 15
3 = 16 -29
4 = 30 - 40
Conclusion The conclusion is strong The conclusion is The conclusion is The conclusion is
(10%) and logical as well as logical and adequately logical but does not illogical and does
provides clear summary summarizes the topic. summarize the topic. not summarize the
of the topic. topic. 1 = 0 -5
2 = 6 – 10
3 = 11 -15
4 = 16 - 20

Delivery Student uses clear and Student uses clear Student’s voice is Student mumbles
(10%) loud voice, pronounce and loud voice, relatively clear, And/or reads slides
all terms correctly, and pronounces most incorrectly with no eye contact
maintain proper eye terms correctly with pronounces
contact with audience. limited eye contact, terms at times, lack 1 = 0 -2.5
Explains the work and frequently returns to eye contact, and 2 = 2.6 – 5.0
limited reading from the the slides reads the slides. 3 = 5.1 -7.5
slides 4 = 7.6 - 10

Mechanics Presentation slide has no Presentation slide has Presentation slide Presentation slide
misspellings and no has no has 4 or
(10%) grammatical errors more than 2 more than 3 more misspellings
misspellings and/or misspellings and/or and/or grammatical 1 = 0 -2.5
grammatical errors. grammatical errors. errors. 2 = 2.6 – 5.0
3 = 5.1 -7.5
4 = 7.6 - 10
Visual Aids Student uses suitable Student uses suitable Student uses Student does not use
(10%) and interesting visual visual aids with good Visual aids but any visual aids or
aids with charts, use of charts, diagram average use of the visual aid is very 1 = 0 -2.5
diagrams and pictures. or pictures charts, diagrams or poor. 2 = 2.6 – 5.0
pictures 3 = 5.1 -7.5
4 = 7.6 - 10
Professionalism Student is excellent in Student is good in Student is average Student is poor in
(10%) terms of punctuality terms of punctuality in terms of terms of punctuality
and /or dress code. Well and /or dress code. punctuality and /or and /or dress code
prepared technically and dress code 1 = 0 -2.5
2 = 2.6 – 5.0
shows good overall 3 = 5.1 -7.5
attitude. 4 = 7.6 - 10

TOTAL

/100