ENG 1103 – 7 Nov.

2019
GROUP WORK

Tasks:

1. Complete the essay outline AND based on the outline, write an argumentative

essay based on the given topic. Please follow the given format. Submit your work

in Word document and with a cover page.

Due: 8 Nov. 2019 (12:00 noon)

2. Prepare a-10 minute presentation on preparing effective multimedia presentation

techniques.

Presentation date: 14 Nov. 2019

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 ESSAY OUTLINE: (20 MARKS)

Topic: Social Media is not Changing Communication for the Better

Develop an outline for the above topic based on the format below.

INTRODUCTION
Thesis Statement (full sentence) (2 marks)

BODY PARAGRAPH 1
Topic Sentence (full sentence) (2 marks)
Supporting Detail 1 (1 mark)
(elaboration & example)
Supporting Detail 2 (1 mark)
(elaboration & example)

BODY PARAGRAPH 2
Topic Sentence (full sentence) (2 marks)
Supporting Detail 1 (1 mark)
(elaboration & example)
Supporting Detail 2 (1 mark)
(elaboration & example)

BODY PARAGRAPH 3
Topic Sentence (full sentence) (2 marks)
Supporting Detail 1 (1 mark)
(elaboration & example)
Supporting Detail 2 (1 mark)
(elaboration & example)

BODY PARAGRAPH 4
Refutation Sentence (full sentence) (2 marks)
Supporting Detail 1 (1 mark)
(elaboration & example)
Supporting Detail 2 (1 mark)
(elaboration & example)

CONCLUSION
Concluding Sentence (full sentence) (2 marks)

Note: Elaboration & example are in point forms, but ideas must be complete.

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 ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY WRITING: (30 MARKS)

Based on the previous outline on “Social Media is not Changing Communication for
the Better”, write an argumentative essay of about 450 words.

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EFFECTIVE MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

TOPICS

Group 1: Overcoming Anxiety

Group 2: Structuring a Presentation (introduction, body, conclusion)

Group 3: Options of Opening & Closing - How to Create Impact

Group 4: Designing your Slides (font, colours, navigation, media effects, visual aids)

Group 5: Non-Verbal Communication (eye contact, gestures, body language)

Group 6: Using your Voice (pace, pausing, intonation)

Group 7: Addressing & Engaging your Audience

Group 8: Discussion on a Sample of a Good Speech OR Extracts from Speeches

Group 9: Discussion on a Sample of a Good Speech OR Extracts from Speeches

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