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Assignment: 3-Minute Recorded Presentation Record a 3-minute spoken presentation on ONE of the following: 1. A topic from your field of study that you find genuinely interesting 2. A solution to a challenge you identified in Week 1 (e.g., time management, academic reading) 3. Your view on whether AI tools should be used in academic writing — and why  Your presentation must include: •    A clear introduction: greet your audience, state your topic, and preview your main points •    Two main points, each with a supporting example or reason •    A conclusion: summarize and leave the audience with a final thought •    At least three signposting phrases (e.g., 'First...', 'Moving on to...', 'To conclude...')  Record using your phone, laptop camera, or a free tool such as Loom (loom.com). Upload the video file or share the link via the Moodle assignment. After submitting, complete the self-evaluation form below to reflect on your own performance. |
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Presentation Rubric
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Criterion |
Excellent (90–100%) |
Good (75–89%) |
Developing (60–74%) |
Needs Work (<60%) |
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Structure |
Clear three-part structure (intro, body, conclusion); all required elements present |
Three-part structure evident; one element could be stronger |
Some structure; introduction or conclusion is weak or missing |
No discernible structure; presentation is difficult to follow |
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Content & Clarity |
Main points are focused, clearly explained, and supported with relevant examples |
Main points are clear; examples could be more developed |
Main points are present but unclear or unsupported |
Main points are missing or too vague to follow |
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Signposting Language |
Three or more signposting phrases used naturally and at appropriate moments |
Two to three signposting phrases used; mostly natural |
One to two signposting phrases; flow is choppy |
No signposting language used |
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Delivery & Confidence |
Confident, natural delivery; good pacing, volume, and minimal hesitation |
Generally confident; some hesitation but manageable |
Frequent hesitation, monotone, or reads directly from notes throughout |
Very difficult to understand; delivery significantly affects comprehension |
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Audience Engagement |
Maintains eye contact (or camera contact), varies pace, and actively engages the viewer |
Some audience engagement; mostly reads but looks up |
Reads from script throughout; minimal engagement |
No evidence of audience awareness |
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Time Management |
Presentation is 2:45–3:15 (within 15 seconds of target) |
2:30–3:30 (within 30 seconds) |
2:00–3:45 (somewhat under or over) |
Under 2 minutes or over 4 minutes |
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Completion requirements:
- Make forum posts: 1
- Receive a grade
- Receive a passing grade
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