UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES (Kampar Campus)

FHEL1024 ACADEMIC ENGLISH

PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT FORM

Part 1 – Group Assessment

Criteria Description Marks

 provides clear general statement(s) to introduce the issue/problem
 provides a good thesis statement (states the number of main ideas and lists out
the main ideas) to indicate a specific essay type. Good 3m
 presents correct and appropriate language, an impressive level of vocabulary,
and correct parallelism in sentence structure
 provides general statement(s) averagely to introduce the issue/problem
 provides thesis statement (either states the number of main ideas or lists out the
Introduction main ideas) to indicate a less specific essay type. Average 2m
(3 marks)  presents correct language averagely, an adequate level of vocabulary, and
lack of parallelism in sentence structure
 provides general statement(s) poorly – unable to introduce the issue/problem clearly
 provides a poor thesis statement (neither states the number of main ideas nor lists
out the main ideas or using ‘many’ or ‘few’ in the statement)/ No thesis statement
Poor 0-1m
to indicate the essay type.
 presents language poorly with grammatical errors, limited level of vocabulary,
and no parallelism in sentence structure
 provides a clear and specific topic sentence that links closely with the thesis
statement mentioned
 provides at least 3 supporting details to support the topic sentence by using mature
relevant explanation, elaboration, and example Good 8-10m
 provides at least 3 to 4 credible sources to support the supporting details with
APA in-text citation format showing no errors
 displays an impressive level of language and sentence structure with rare slips
 provides an average topic sentence that links with the thesis statement mentioned
 provides at least 2 to 3 supporting details to relate the topic sentence by using fairly
Body /
mature relevant explanation, elaboration, and example
Content Average 4-7m
 provides at least 2 to 3 sources to support the supporting details with APA in-text
(10 marks)
citation format showing several errors
 displays the adequate level of language and sentence structure with frequent slips
 provides topic sentence poorly –unclear and broad
 provides supporting details to somewhat relate or not relate to the topic sentence/
rephrase the topic sentence with immature example and no further explanation on
the topic sentence Poor 0- 3m
 provides a limited number of sources to support the supporting details with
entirely incorrect APA in-text citation format
 displays the limited level of language and sentence structure/ difficult to comprehend
 restates thesis statement using own words
 provides an effective summary of the content/main ideas Good 2m
 provides logical suggestions/ predictions/ quotations
 restates thesis statement using some own words
Conclusion  provides a somewhat effective summary of the content/main ideas Average 1m
(2 marks)  provides some suggestions/predictions/quotations
 no restatement of thesis statement
 provide a largely ineffective summary or no summary of content/main ideas Poor 0m
 no presentation of suggestions/prediction/quotations
  visual aids are very clear, informative, and well prepared.
 the text is readable, comprehensible, and relevant to the topic chosen. Good 3m
 visual aids are reasonably clear, less informative, and less well-prepared.
Visual Aids  the text is averagely readable, comprehensible, and sometimes relevant to the topic. Average 2m
(3 marks)  visual aids are largely unclear, lack relevant information, and are poorly prepared
 the text is not/ not often readable, difficult to comprehend, and rather not relevant Poor 0-1m
to the topic chosen.
 this is a very good presentation and very effectively increases the
audience’s understanding and awareness of the topic. Good 2m
 well time management (within 15 to 20 minutes)
Overall  this is an average presentation and raises the audience’s understanding and awareness
Impression of the topic. Average 1m
(2 marks)  normal time management (less than 15 minutes / more than 20 minutes)
 this is a poor presentation and fails the audience’s understanding and awareness of
the topic. Poor 0m
 poor time management (too short or too long)
Comments:

Group Total: 20 marks

Part 2 – Individual Assessment
Name: Chew Ai Shan ID: 2106911
Criteria Description Marks
 Few to no errors are made in the pronunciation.
 Express ideas fluently, with suitable pausing, well-paced to reflect punctuation Good 6-8m
and meaning of the text.
 Some major errors are made in the pronunciation.
Language
 Maintain some fluency, with appropriate pausing, appropriately paced to Average 3-5m
(8 marks)
somewhat reflect punctuation and meaning of the text.
 Many major errors are made in the pronunciation.
 Maintain some fluency with some pausing/ long pausing, inappropriately paced Poor 0-2m
(too fast/slow) to somewhat reflect punctuation and meaning of the text.
 Speaker’s voice is very confident, steady, strong, and clear
 Speaker consistently uses inflections to emphasize key points or to create interest Good 4-5m
 Speaker's talking pace is consistently appropriate
 Speaker’s voice is generally steady, strong, and clear
Delivery  Speaker sometimes uses inflections to emphasize key points and create interest Average 2-3m
(5 marks)  Speaker's talking pace is appropriate
 Speaker’s voice is consistently too weak or too strong
 Speaker fails to use inflections to emphasize key points and create interest
Poor 0-1m
or speaker often uses inflections inappropriately
 Speaker's talking pace is consistently too slow or too fast
 Speaker consistently faces the audience and maintains good eye contact
 Speaker consistently appears to be engaging with the audience Good 3m
 Speaker uses body motions and gestures very effectively
Non-  Speaker sometimes faces the audience and maintains eye contact
Verbal  Speaker sometimes appears to be engaging with the audience Average 2m
Delivery  Speaker's body motions and gestures neither support nor detract from presentation
(3 marks)  Speaker faces away from the audience or makes no eye contact
 Speaker appears disengaged from the audience
Poor 0-1m
 Speaker lacks any body motions or gestures or demonstrates consistently
distraction body motions or gestures
 Speaker demonstrates full knowledge by answering questions with explanations and
elaboration Good 4m
Question  Speaker shows adequate knowledge by answering questions with few details or
& Answer elaboration Average 2-3m
(4 marks)  Speaker shows little knowledge by answering questions with little to no detail or
elaboration Poor 0-1m
Comments:

Total: 20 marks
Grand Total (Part 1 + Part 2): 40 marks
10%
Name: Chew Jia Tian ID: 2105439

Criteria Description Marks

 Few to no errors are made in the pronunciation.
 Express ideas fluently, with suitable pausing, well-paced to reflect punctuation Good 6-8m
and meaning of the text.
 Some major errors are made in the pronunciation.
Language
 Maintain some fluency, with appropriate pausing, appropriately paced to Average 3-5m
(8 marks)
somewhat reflect punctuation and meaning of the text.
 Many major errors are made in the pronunciation.
 Maintain some fluency with some pausing/ long pausing, inappropriately paced Poor 0-2m
(too fast/slow) to somewhat reflect punctuation and meaning of the text.
 Speaker’s voice is very confident, steady, strong, and clear
 Speaker consistently uses inflections to emphasize key points or to create interest Good 4-5m
 Speaker's talking pace is consistently appropriate
 Speaker’s voice is generally steady, strong, and clear
Delivery  Speaker sometimes uses inflections to emphasize key points and create interest Average 2-3m
(5 marks)  Speaker's talking pace is appropriate
 Speaker’s voice is consistently too weak or too strong
 Speaker fails to use inflections to emphasize key points and create interest
Poor 0-1m
or speaker often uses inflections inappropriately
 Speaker's talking pace is consistently too slow or too fast
 Speaker consistently faces the audience and maintains good eye contact
 Speaker consistently appears to be engaging with the audience Good 3m
 Speaker uses body motions and gestures very effectively
Non-  Speaker sometimes faces the audience and maintains eye contact
Verbal  Speaker sometimes appears to be engaging with the audience Average 2m
Delivery  Speaker's body motions and gestures neither support nor detract from presentation
(3 marks)  Speaker faces away from the audience or makes no eye contact
 Speaker appears disengaged from the audience
Poor 0-1m
 Speaker lacks any body motions or gestures or demonstrates consistently
distraction body motions or gestures
 Speaker demonstrates full knowledge by answering questions with explanations and
elaboration Good 4m
Question  Speaker shows adequate knowledge by answering questions with few details or
& Answer elaboration Average 2-3m
(4 marks)  Speaker shows little knowledge by answering questions with little to no detail or
elaboration Poor 0-1m
Comments:

Total: 20 marks
Grand Total (Part 1 + Part 2): 40 marks
10%
Name:Goh Ai Fen ID: 2105158

Criteria Description Marks

 Few to no errors are made in the pronunciation.
 Express ideas fluently, with suitable pausing, well-paced to reflect punctuation Good 6-8m
and meaning of the text.
 Some major errors are made in the pronunciation.
Language
 Maintain some fluency, with appropriate pausing, appropriately paced to Average 3-5m
(8 marks)
somewhat reflect punctuation and meaning of the text.
 Many major errors are made in the pronunciation.
 Maintain some fluency with some pausing/ long pausing, inappropriately paced Poor 0-2m
(too fast/slow) to somewhat reflect punctuation and meaning of the text.
 Speaker’s voice is very confident, steady, strong, and clear
 Speaker consistently uses inflections to emphasize key points or to create interest Good 4-5m
 Speaker's talking pace is consistently appropriate
 Speaker’s voice is generally steady, strong, and clear
Delivery  Speaker sometimes uses inflections to emphasize key points and create interest Average 2-3m
(5 marks)  Speaker's talking pace is appropriate
 Speaker’s voice is consistently too weak or too strong
 Speaker fails to use inflections to emphasize key points and create interest
Poor 0-1m
or speaker often uses inflections inappropriately
 Speaker's talking pace is consistently too slow or too fast
 Speaker consistently faces the audience and maintains good eye contact
 Speaker consistently appears to be engaging with the audience Good 3m
 Speaker uses body motions and gestures very effectively
Non-  Speaker sometimes faces the audience and maintains eye contact
Verbal  Speaker sometimes appears to be engaging with the audience Average 2m
Delivery  Speaker's body motions and gestures neither support nor detract from presentation
(3 marks)  Speaker faces away from the audience or makes no eye contact
 Speaker appears disengaged from the audience
Poor 0-1m
 Speaker lacks any body motions or gestures or demonstrates consistently
distraction body motions or gestures
 Speaker demonstrates full knowledge by answering questions with explanations and
elaboration Good 4m
Question  Speaker shows adequate knowledge by answering questions with few details or
& Answer elaboration Average 2-3m
(4 marks)  Speaker shows little knowledge by answering questions with little to no detail or
elaboration Poor 0-1m
Comments:

Total: 20 marks
Grand Total (Part 1 + Part 2): 40 marks
10%
Name:Siew Yik Ching ID: 2105893

Criteria Description Marks

 Few to no errors are made in the pronunciation.
 Express ideas fluently, with suitable pausing, well-paced to reflect punctuation Good 6-8m
and meaning of the text.
 Some major errors are made in the pronunciation.
Language
 Maintain some fluency, with appropriate pausing, appropriately paced to Average 3-5m
(8 marks)
somewhat reflect punctuation and meaning of the text.
 Many major errors are made in the pronunciation.
 Maintain some fluency with some pausing/ long pausing, inappropriately paced Poor 0-2m
(too fast/slow) to somewhat reflect punctuation and meaning of the text.
 Speaker’s voice is very confident, steady, strong, and clear
 Speaker consistently uses inflections to emphasize key points or to create interest Good 4-5m
 Speaker's talking pace is consistently appropriate
 Speaker’s voice is generally steady, strong, and clear
Delivery  Speaker sometimes uses inflections to emphasize key points and create interest Average 2-3m
(5 marks)  Speaker's talking pace is appropriate
 Speaker’s voice is consistently too weak or too strong
 Speaker fails to use inflections to emphasize key points and create interest
Poor 0-1m
or speaker often uses inflections inappropriately
 Speaker's talking pace is consistently too slow or too fast
 Speaker consistently faces the audience and maintains good eye contact
 Speaker consistently appears to be engaging with the audience Good 3m
 Speaker uses body motions and gestures very effectively
Non-  Speaker sometimes faces the audience and maintains eye contact
Verbal  Speaker sometimes appears to be engaging with the audience Average 2m
Delivery  Speaker's body motions and gestures neither support nor detract from presentation
(3 marks)  Speaker faces away from the audience or makes no eye contact
 Speaker appears disengaged from the audience
Poor 0-1m
 Speaker lacks any body motions or gestures or demonstrates consistently
distraction body motions or gestures
 Speaker demonstrates full knowledge by answering questions with explanations and
elaboration Good 4m
Question  Speaker shows adequate knowledge by answering questions with few details or
& Answer elaboration Average 2-3m
(4 marks)  Speaker shows little knowledge by answering questions with little to no detail or
elaboration Poor 0-1m
Comments:

Total: 20 marks
Grand Total (Part 1 + Part 2): 40 marks
10%