![SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Foundation in Natural and Built Environment (FNBE)
Effective Public Communication [COM 30103]
Assignment: Online Discussion
Assignment
To demonstrate the principles of
communication and behaviour in analyzing
interaction with others, both at individual
and at group levels.
LO
As per stated
in the module
10%
Online
Discussion
Week 4
23rd
February, 2016
INTRODUCTION
This assignment evaluates students’ academic writing skills. It also evaluates the
student’s ability to research information to support the arguments proposed in the
blog, to cite the sources of information and also to provide a list of references.
Additionally, it allows for increased feelings of ownership of knowledge and
learning that supports realistic and authentic ways to participate in learning.
Referencing:
All persons, books and other sources of information are to be referenced in accordance with the
APA Style.
OBJECTIVES OF THIS ASSIGNMENT
The objectives of this project are as follows:
• To demonstrate the principles of communication and behaviour in analysing interaction with others,
both at individual and at group levels.
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS ASSIGNMENT
The learning outcomes of this assignment are:
• Apply the principles of communication and behaviour in analyzing interaction with others, both at
individual and at group levels.
• To be aware of the importance of cultural differences and respect cultural differences as well as to
build healthy and positive relationships with fellow students, co-workers and clients.
• To communicate the relevant ideas in a clear, logical and appropriate academic English.
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![Fort Hays State University
SUGGESTED REFERENCES
Rueckert , R. (20120- Benefits of Academic Blogging.pdf. Retrieved on 11th
September,2012.
Scribd.Inc. Available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/100899679/Rachel-Rueckert-Benefits-of-
Academic-Blogging-pdf
Chan,D. (2012).Benefits of blogging in the classroom . Retrieved on 18th
September, 2012.
Available at http://osiriseducational.co.uk/osirisblog/benefits-of-blogging-in-the-classroom
SUGGESTED COVER PAGE / AUTHORSHIP
Should be well designed with the necessary information;
[Name / all in group]
[Id]
[Module]
[Session] January, 2016
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Online discussion assignment
- 1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Foundation in Natural and Built Environment (FNBE) Effective Public Communication [COM 30103] Assignment: Online Discussion Assignment To demonstrate the principles of communication and behaviour in analyzing interaction with others, both at individual and at group levels. LO As per stated in the module 10% Online Discussion Week 4 23rd February, 2016 INTRODUCTION This assignment evaluates students’ academic writing skills. It also evaluates the student’s ability to research information to support the arguments proposed in the blog, to cite the sources of information and also to provide a list of references. Additionally, it allows for increased feelings of ownership of knowledge and learning that supports realistic and authentic ways to participate in learning. Referencing: All persons, books and other sources of information are to be referenced in accordance with the APA Style. OBJECTIVES OF THIS ASSIGNMENT The objectives of this project are as follows: • To demonstrate the principles of communication and behaviour in analysing interaction with others, both at individual and at group levels. LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS ASSIGNMENT The learning outcomes of this assignment are: • Apply the principles of communication and behaviour in analyzing interaction with others, both at individual and at group levels. • To be aware of the importance of cultural differences and respect cultural differences as well as to build healthy and positive relationships with fellow students, co-workers and clients. • To communicate the relevant ideas in a clear, logical and appropriate academic English. 1 | P a g e
- 2. TASKS - METHODOLOGY Your tasks are as follows: Assignment type : Online Discussion Topic / Question: What is your say? Your team has been hired as a consultant to propose a recycling center in Taman Raya, a housing area in the heart of the city. The system that will be proposed by your committee should ease pollution as well as provide alternative ways to promote recycling and to reduce wastage. Your task is to come up with future solutions for recycling methods for the center. Justify your answers by looking into the following areas according to the roles given to your team. You are required to post messages in the discussion board provided in TiMEs. You should analyse your team member’s messages and link them wherever possible with your answers. Roles Duties 1. Project Manager Overseeing the team and provide suggestion where possible. 2. Environmental engineer Suggesting ways to protect and keep the environment clean. 3. Scientist Suggest new environmental friendly products or inventions 4. Quantity Surveyor Financial solutions 5. Architect Advice on the construction of the center SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT Each group will be required to conduct discussion online for three weeks. All discussion will be done on TimES. Upon completion of the discussion, a summary of the discussion will be required for submission. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The assessment for this assignment will be based on: • Your demonstrated understanding of the brief. • The content of the write-up—strength of central idea and relevance to the question. • Clear and coherent organization of ideas and argument. • Ability to use scholarly references to support arguments and ideas. • Grammar and mechanics. 2 | P a g e
- 3. MARKING CRITERIA Online Discussion Rubric: Category 4 3 2 1 M Quality of information Postings clearly relate to the main topic and add new concepts, info. They include several supporting details and/or examples Postings clearly relate to the main topic. They provide at least 1 supporting detail or example. Postings clearly relate to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Postings have little or nothing to do with the main topic or simply restate the main concept. Critical Thinking Postings consistently enhance the critical thinking process through reflection about issues and difference questioning of self and others. Postings show individual critical thinking, but do not apply reflection and questioning to others’ statements. Postings respond to questions from others but do not show reflection or questioning of ideas. No response to questions from others. Reference material Postings frequently refer to textbook material or other reliable sources (books, journal articles, websites). Postings show evidence of having read textbook, include at least one reference to text or other sources. Postings show evidence of having read textbook, no references to any sources. Postings include opinions only, no evidence of reading any reliable sources. Participation Postings encourage and facilitate interaction among members of the online community. Postings respond to other members of the online community. Postings rarely interact with or respond to other members of the online community. Postings respond to the main question of the discussion facilitator only. Language Postings consistently show appropriate vocabulary and writing style. Postings usually show appropriate vocabulary and writing style. Postings often include inappropriate vocabulary and writing style. Postings consistently show inappropriate vocabulary and writing style. Final Discussion Mark: This rubric adapted from rubric developed by Amy Finch PhD and Liane Connelly PhD, RN 12/01 3 | P a g e
- 4. Fort Hays State University SUGGESTED REFERENCES Rueckert , R. (20120- Benefits of Academic Blogging.pdf. Retrieved on 11th September,2012. Scribd.Inc. Available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/100899679/Rachel-Rueckert-Benefits-of- Academic-Blogging-pdf Chan,D. (2012).Benefits of blogging in the classroom . Retrieved on 18th September, 2012. Available at http://osiriseducational.co.uk/osirisblog/benefits-of-blogging-in-the-classroom SUGGESTED COVER PAGE / AUTHORSHIP Should be well designed with the necessary information; [Name / all in group] [Id] [Module] [Session] January, 2016 4 | P a g e