LUE 1001

UNIVERSITY ENGLISH I

UNIT SIX
Intended Learning Outcomes (p.1)
1. prepare a research plan at the start of the research
2. use appropriate structure and language to narrate an event
or experience
 Teaching plan
1. What is a research plan?
2. Why is this important?
3. Rhetorical context of your LUE1001 webpage evaluation project
4. A research plan for your LUE1001 webpage evaluation project
5. Functions of a research plan
6. How to write a research plan

Interview practice
7. student canteen / favourite celebrity
8. Integrated Learning Programme of Lingnan University
6.1 Research Process: Research plan
Why is this part useful? (p.1)
The understanding helps you :
1) start the webpage evaluation project of LUE1001
2) prepare a research plan for other areas of studies at Lingnan
 What is a research plan?
A documented overview of your entire project, from the research
you conduct to the results you expect to find at the end of the
project.
The main part of a grant application and describes a principal
investigator's proposed research.
 Functions of a research plan
1. To show how you intend to approach the research topic
2. To determine what the research steps are
3. To help orient a team towards a set plan – what needs to be done and when
4. To help schedule tasks for everyone in the project team
5. To keep track of research progress - what you have/have not done
6. To eliminate distractions (extra research steps, items, objectives)
throughout your project
 How to write a research plan
1. Define the project objective – why & what you are researching
2. Identify steps you need to accomplish the goal – divide & allocate tasks
3. Choose a research method - what research methods are available and who
is best prepared for each
4. Create a realistic timeline - help yourself or members visualize when tasks
need to be accomplished
5. Determine how to present your results - depending on the context and
purpose of your research
Task 1 Rhetorical situation of your LUE1001 webpage evaluation project (p.2)

Elements to be considered:
 Purpose – project / assignment requirements?
 Audience – who? background knowledge? expectations?
 Genre – conventions for the assignment? formality?
 Media – the best way to convey the information?

Consider the above elements whenever you start an

academic assignment!
Research plan for LUE1001 webpage evaluation project
Elements Details
Research subject: Webpage evaluation
Research objective: To improve the homepage design of a university/college department/unit
(Webpage A)
Research output: 1) Written report (900 – 1100 words)
2) Oral presentation (8 minutes)
Webpage evaluation project of LUE1001
The research outcomes:
1. A written report (900-1100 words)
2. An oral presentation (8 minutes)

The research process involves:

1. identifying relevant source materials
2. using source materials by quoting and paraphrasing
3. citing and referencing
4. conducting interviews
Speaking Coursework (I) – Simulation Interview (25%)

 You & your partner will take turns to conduct an interview (i.e.
two interviews in total)
 You have 5 minutes to prepare (questions OR answers) for the
given topic
 Each interview will last for 5 minutes
 You can take notes during the interview
 Your interviews will be recorded
Marking scheme of Speaking Coursework (1)
Interviewing Clear introduction – topic, purpose, etc.
techniques (35%) Clear, relevant, specific & logically arranged questions
Have a range of question types (closed, open-ended, follow-up)
Provides relevant & brief responses to the interviewee
Good transition between questions; effective ending
Use strategies to ask for clarification & more details
Answering Well-developed and highly relevant answers
techniques (20%) Responses are logical, coherent & easy to follow
Explanations are well supported by specific examples
Interact with the interviewer (e.g. asking for clarification)
Lexis (10%) Use a range of vocabulary
Very few errors or inappropriate use
Grammar (15%) Use a semi-formal tone
Use a range of structures
Very few errors
Fluency (10%) Speak fluency with few repetition or correction
Natural pausing and right pace
Pronunciation & use Clear pronunciation, with minor mistakes
of stress (10%) Use of stress & intonation
Interview Practice (1) - Unit 5 Task 14 (p.13)
With your partner, take turns to conduct an interview of about 3
minutes using the five questions you have written:

Interviewer:
• listen to the answers carefully
• give brief responses
• ask follow-up questions
• jot down notes

Interviewee:
• listen to the questions carefully
• give relevant, detailed, concrete answers
• organise your answers logically (by using connectives)
Interview Practice (2) - Unit 5 Task 7 (p.9)

Collecting views from LU students on Integrated Learning

Programmes:
1. Two closed questions
2. Four open-ended questions

* With your partner, conduct an interview of about 3 minutes using

the six questions or answers you have prepared
* Get some feedback from the observers
Interview questions for webpage evaluation project
Guidelines:
 relevant to the purpose
 have open-ended questions mainly
 context for some questions provided
 one question asked at a time
 clear & specific questions
 questions logically sequenced
Upload two interview questions & your chosen webpages to
OneDrive
Writing questions for your webpage evaluation project
1. Content
 Text
 Images
 Links
 Tables; Graphics
 Authority
 Informative; Coverage
 Purpose; Objectivity
 Currency; Date of creation and last update
2. Layout
 Colour
 Contrast; Emphasis
 Organization; Alignment; Proximity
 Repetition