EAP 1 Module B
Assignment 1 Writing
Information for students:
In order to meet the requirements of English for Academic Purposes 1 all students must write an
opinion essay, further developing ideas and opinions discussed in their presentation.
Problem - Solution Essay
Your essay is based on the research you conducted in preparation for your presentation
You will be expected to use your primary research and conduct secondary research
Learning Outcomes:
Can demonstrate effective academic writing skills
Can provide a clear description of the problem and provide possible solution supported by
secondary research
Can incorporate a graph, a table or a pie chart and refer to it accurately when discussing
the problem and its solution
Can reference quotations appropriately and avoid plagiarism
Word count: 600 words
Date due: First draft due on Monday in week 3
Final essay due on Tuesday in week 4
A well-structured essay must include:
A cover page clearly stating your name, student ID, title of your essay, your teacher’s name
and date
An appropriate introduction
In the body of your essay include:
Description of the problem
Explanation of why it needs to be resolved
One solution, which must be supported by your secondary research (this includes 3
resources e.g. the Internet, journal articles, books etc.)
An appropriate conclusion in which you summarise the main points
A reference list following the APA 6th referencing conventions
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Assessment and marking criteria
Your essay will be assessed using the following criteria:
COMPETENCIES GRADE and FEEDBACK
Task Response 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
Task achievement (e.g. essay, Feedback:
report or review)
Clear argument and strong support
Appropriate staging throughout
Scope and relevance of research
Organization and structure 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
Coherence = clear, logical order of Feedback:
arguments
Cohesion = connections using
grammar
Referencing
Plagiarism
Language input (Lexical resources) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
A range of vocabulary, use and Feedback:
academic register
Spelling and punctuation
Collocation
Word formation
Language input (Grammatical 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
accuracy) Feedback:
Control of a range of grammatical
structures
Variety of simple and complex
sentences
Grammatical accuracy (sentence
level)
Comprehensibility
Total Mark
The mark for each competency represents the level to which these criteria have been fulfilled. The overall mark for this assignment is
determined from the average of the above areas of competency.
Minimum requirements to pass:
EAP1 exit 5.5: achieve a minimum of grade 2 in at least three competencies and a grade higher than 2 in the remaining competency (first block), and a
minimum grade 2 in two competencies and a grade higher than 2 in the remaining two competencies (second block). This grade represents 20% of the
final mark.
EAP2 exit 6.0: achieve a minimum of grade 2 in one competency and a grade higher than 2 in the remaining three competencies (first block), and a
minimum grade 3 in all four competencies (second block). This grade represents 20% of the final mark.
EAP3 exit 6.5: achieve a minimum of grade 3 in at least three competencies and a grade higher than 3 in the remaining competency (first block) and a
minimum grade 3 in at least two competencies and a grade higher than 3 in the remaining two competencies (second block). This grade represents 20%
of the final mark.
This grade represents 20% of the final mark.
EAP 1 Module B
Assignment 2 Speaking
Information for students:
In order to meet the requirements of English for Academic Purposes 1 all students must give a
presentation on a researched topic of their interest.
Group Presentation – Problem - Solution
This is a team assignment focusing on your ability to conduct research and deliver a
presentation outlining the findings
You will be expected to conduct primary research on a topic of current international
significance or an issue relevant to your field of study
Primary research will include 10 questions your group created, which you will use to survey a
minimum of 10 people
You may select one of the following areas to brainstorm a suitable topic:
Medical problems
Fitness and health
Hospitality
Interior/fashion/communication Design
Marketing and advertising
Learning Outcomes:
Can present clearly and in detail on complex subjects, specific to chosen discipline
Can prepare and conduct a research using simple survey and present findings in a formal
context
Can take an active part in discussion in academic contexts, accounting for and sustaining views
Can incorporate a graph/chart and describe it accurately
Length: minimum 8-10 minutes plus 5-8 minutes of questions and discussion
Date due: First draft due on Monday week 4
Final presentations delivered in week 5 on Monday and/or Tuesday
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The following components must be included in your presentation:
An appropriate introduction, body and conclusion
10-12 slides in the body of your presentation with visual representation of your survey
findings (e.g. graph, table, pie chart etc.)
Time for questions, comments and feedback from your audience
On the day of your presentation submit a soft copy of your work printed as a handout with 8 slides on
each page and a cover page clearly stating your name, student ID, title of your presentation, your
teacher’s name and date.
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Assessment and marking criteria
Your presentation will be assessed using the following criteria:
COMPETENCIES GRADE and FEEDBACK
Fluency and Coherence; Task 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
Achievement Feedback:
Fluency
Coherence = clear, logical order of
arguments / avoids irrelevance
Task (has it been addressed and to
what extent)
Time management
Structure and Organization 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
Content = slide/presentation Feedback:
progression, visuals
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Referencing
Language Input (lexical and grammatical 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
accuracy and resources) Feedback:
Vocabulary range and accuracy
Grammatical range and accuracy
Academic register
Presentation Skills and Techniques 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
Pronunciation Feedback:
Interaction with audience
Facilitating discussion
Gestures, eye contact, body
language
Voice and clarity of expression
Comprehensibility
Total Mark
The mark for each competency represents the level to which these criteria have been fulfilled. The overall mark for this assignment is
determined from the average of the above areas of competency.
Minimum requirements to pass:
EAP1 exit 5.5: achieve a minimum of grade 2 in at least three competencies and a grade higher than 2 in the remaining competency (first block), and a
minimum grade 2 in two competencies and a grade higher than 2 in the remaining two competencies (second block). This grade represents 20% of the
final mark.
EAP2 exit 6.0: achieve a minimum of grade 2 in one competency and a grade higher than 2 in the remaining three competencies (first block), and a
minimum grade 3 in all four competencies (second block). This grade represents 20% of the final mark.
EAP3 exit 6.5: achieve a minimum of grade 3 in at least three competencies and a grade higher than 3 in the remaining competency (first block) and a
minimum grade 3 in at least two competencies and a grade higher than 3 in the remaining two competencies (second block). This grade represents 20%
of the final mark.
This grade represents 20% of the final mark.