The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Subject Description Form

Form AR 140
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Subject Description Form
Subject Code ELC6011
Subject Title Presentation Skills for Research Students
Credit Value 2
Level 6
Pre-requisite/ Nil
Co-requisite/
Exclusion
Objectives This subject is designed to improve research students’ academic speaking
proficiency, enhance their awareness of academic conventions during an
academic discussion/presentation, and develop their skills in using clear,
appropriate, persuasive and analytical language for their delivery of
effective academic presentations.
Intended Learning Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Outcomes a. organise academic presentations logically by following academic
conventions
(Note 1)
b. present research contribution by critically analysing previous
research;
c. use clear, appropriate, persuasive and analytic language for
presentations at seminars, conferences and viva: and
d. defend research logically, critically, and persuasively.
Subject Synopsis/ 1. Critical analysis of prior research

Indicative Syllabus
(Note 2) Understanding academic presentation process and the structure; identifying
language features appropriate for academic speaking settings.
2. Awareness of academic conventions
Developing awareness of citation practices, and language use adopted in

the related disciplines.
3. Inter and intra section connections
Using effective signpost language to organize and connect different parts of

an academic presentation.
4. Clear, appropriate, persuasive, and analytical language use
Summarising, evaluating, and citing sources; describing and discussing

research data; objectively evaluating research contribution.
1
Teaching/Learning The study method is primarily seminar-based. Following a blended delivery
Methodology approach, activities include teacher input, class discussion both formally and
(Note 3) informally, and presentations both individually and in groups. Elements of the
flipped classroom are integrated in the subject delivering. Peer feedback, self-
reflection and critique of student presentations are also an important part of the
instructional scaffolding.
Assessment
Methods in Specific assessment % Intended subject learning outcomes to
Alignment with methods/tasks weighting be assessed (Please tick as
Intended Learning appropriate)
Outcomes
a b c d
(Note 4)
Presenting an effective 40%   
introduction and
literature review -
video submission
Delivering an effective 60%    

research presentation –
in-class individual
presentation
Total 100%
Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the

intended learning outcomes:
Presenting an effective Introduction and Literature review of a study is most
challenging for research students. To help them develop related skills, the
subject requires that students present the Introduction and Literature review
sections only in Assessment 1. This presentation will be submitted as a short
video and thus allows students multiple attempts during the delivery process.
After teacher feedback, peer feedback and self-reflection on the performance of
Assessment 1, students are better prepared for a full presentation of a research
paper required for Assessment 2.
Student Study Class contact:

Effort Expected
 Seminars 20 Hrs.
 Assessment 6 Hrs.
Other student study effort:
 Self-study/preparation for assessments 52 Hrs.
 Total student study effort 78 Hrs.
Reading List and Course material

References
2
Learning materials tailor-made for research students by the English Language
Centre.
Online Videos:
BBC Learning English. (2017). Tim's pronunciation workshop. Retrieved

from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/pronunciation
Practical Psychology (2017, Jan 16). How to give a great presentation: 7

presentation skills and tips to leave an impression [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnIPpUiTcRc
University of Melbourne (2015, Mar 11). Academic skills: Presenting

effectively Part 1 – 5 things you should know about presenting and
organizing your talk [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFLL-XB56UU

effectively Part 2 – Engaging the audience [Video file]. Retrieved
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo9xOV6WUqM

effectively Part 3 – Effective visuals and PowerPoint slides [Video
file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-
D9fZN01yk
Selected Websites
Dryden, A. (2013, April 20). What you need to know about speaking at
conferences. Retrieved from
https://www.ashedryden.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-
speaking-at-conferences
Hayward, A. (2017). 9 Tips for presenting at an academic conference.

Retrieved from https://www.editage.com/insights/9-tips-for-
presenting-at-an-academic-conference
Johnson, C. D. (2007). Rules for a better PhD dissertation and oral

defense. Retrieved from http://cns-
alumni.bu.edu/~djohnson/dissertation_rules.html
Lakdawalla, E. (2018). Speak your science: How to give a better conference

talk. Retrieved from http://www.planetary.org/blogs/emily-
lakdawalla/2018/0206-speak-your-science.html
Note 1: Intended Learning Outcomes

Intended learning outcomes should state what students should be able to do or attain upon subject
completion. Subject outcomes are expected to contribute to the attainment of the overall programme
outcomes.
Note 2: Subject Synopsis/Indicative Syllabus

The syllabus should adequately address the intended learning outcomes. At the same time,
overcrowding of the syllabus should be avoided.
Note 3: Teaching/Learning Methodology
3
This section should include a brief description of the teaching and learning methods to be employed
to facilitate learning, and a justification of how the methods are aligned with the intended learning
outcomes of the subject.
Note 4:Assessment Method

This section should include the assessment method(s) to be used and its relative weighting, and
indicate which of the subject intended learning outcomes that each method is intended to assess. It
should also provide a brief explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing
the intended learning outcomes.
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Form AR 140

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Subject Description Form

Subject Code ELC6011

Subject Title Presentation Skills for Research Students

Subject Synopsis/ 1. Critical analysis of prior research

2. Awareness of academic conventions

Developing awareness of citation practices, and language use adopted in

3. Inter and intra section connections

Using effective signpost language to organize and connect different parts of

4. Clear, appropriate, persuasive, and analytical language use

Summarising, evaluating, and citing sources; describing and discussing

Delivering an effective 60%    

Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the

Student Study Class contact:

Other student study effort:

 Self-study/preparation for assessments 52 Hrs.

 Total student study effort 78 Hrs.

Reading List and Course material

BBC Learning English. (2017). Tim's pronunciation workshop. Retrieved

Practical Psychology (2017, Jan 16). How to give a great presentation: 7

University of Melbourne (2015, Mar 11). Academic skills: Presenting

University of Melbourne (2015, Mar 11). Academic skills: Presenting

University of Melbourne (2015, Mar 11). Academic skills: Presenting

Hayward, A. (2017). 9 Tips for presenting at an academic conference.

Johnson, C. D. (2007). Rules for a better PhD dissertation and oral

Lakdawalla, E. (2018). Speak your science: How to give a better conference

Note 1: Intended Learning Outcomes

Note 2: Subject Synopsis/Indicative Syllabus

Note 3: Teaching/Learning Methodology

Note 4:Assessment Method

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