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Assignment: Essay + Presentation on the Same Topic

Choose ONE of the following topics for both your essay and your presentation:

1. How studying academic communication has changed the way I approach university work

2. The most important skill a student needs to succeed in academic life

3. A topic relevant to your field of study that allows you to demonstrate argument, evidence, and analysis

Essay requirements:

• 500 words (not including references)

• Full essay structure: introduction with thesis, two or three body paragraphs, and conclusion

• Minimum five Academic Word List words (highlighted in your submission)

• At least two references from credible academic or professional sources, cited appropriately

Final Project Rubric — Essay

Criterion	Excellent (90–100%)	Good (75–89%)	Developing (60–74%)	Needs Work (<60%)
Thesis & Argument	Compelling, nuanced thesis; argument is fully sustained and logically developed	Clear thesis; argument is mostly consistent and developed	Thesis is present but argument shifts or is inconsistently supported	No clear thesis; argument is absent or incoherent
Essay Structure	Introduction, body, and conclusion are all strong and work together	All three parts present; one section could be developed further	Structure is present but one part is significantly weak	Essay lacks clear structure throughout
Evidence & Support	Evidence from two or more sources is integrated and analyzed, not just quoted	Evidence used; integration could be smoother or analysis deeper	Evidence present but limited or not well-connected to argument	No use of sources or evidence
Academic Vocabulary	Five or more AWL words used accurately; formal register is consistent throughout	Four to five AWL words; register is mostly formal	Two to three AWL words; some informal language	Minimal academic vocabulary; informal register throughout
Language & Grammar	Very few or no errors; writing is fluent and professional	Minor errors that do not affect readability	Errors sometimes affect clarity	Frequent errors significantly impede understanding

Final Project Rubric — Presentation

Criterion	Excellent (90–100%)	Good (75–89%)	Developing (60–74%)	Needs Work (<60%)
Content & Argument	Main argument is clear, well-developed, and directly matches the essay topic	Argument is clear; some points could be developed further	Main argument is partially clear; points are underdeveloped	No clear argument; presentation lacks substance
Structure	Clear three-part structure with introduction, main points, and strong conclusion	All three parts present; conclusion or intro could be stronger	Structure is present but uneven	No clear structure
Signposting Language	Four or more signposting phrases used naturally and at appropriate moments	Three to four signposting phrases used	One to two signposting phrases; flow is choppy	No signposting language
Delivery	Confident, fluent, natural delivery; clear pronunciation; minimal reading from notes	Generally confident; occasional reliance on notes	Frequent hesitation; reads from script for much of presentation	Delivery is very difficult to follow; significantly impedes communication
Time Management	3:45–4:15 (within 15 seconds of target)	3:30–4:30 (within 30 seconds)	3:00–5:00	Under 3 minutes or over 5 minutes

Presentation requirements:

• 4 minutes recorded (you may use slides, but they are not required)

• Clear introduction, two or three main points, and conclusion

• At least four signposting phrases

• Confident delivery: appropriate pace, clear pronunciation, audience awareness

The essay and presentation should complement each other but do not need to be identical. Submit both via the Showcase and Reflect Moodle assignment link.

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