Topic outline

  • Schedule

    WEEK 1 (28.02.19)

    Bring a paper copy of Assignment 1 to class (pre-course task: topic research).

    1) Intro to the course and principles of successful communication
    2) Problem-solution pattern (A2) and avoiding plagiarism

    HOMEWORK:   -  Write A2 : introduction paragraph of recommendation report
                               -  Online module 1: Style and Form

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    WEEK 2 (07.03.19)

    Bring a paper copy of A2 to class. Online module 1 completed. 

    3) Punctuation review and giving feedback (peer review)                    
    4)     Readability: action into the verb and avoiding weak verbs

    HOMEWORK:   -  Check punctuation and verbs in A2. Submit to MyCourses

                               -  Online module 2: Given-New Principle

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    WEEK 3 (21.03.19)

    Online module 2 completed. 

    5) Definitions (A3) and relative clauses
    6) Paragraphs and topic sentences

    HOMEWORK:    -  A3a: add a definition paragraph to your report (include also revised A2 in the document).
                                    -  Online module 3: Light-Before-Heavy Principle

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    WEEK 4 (28.03.19)

    Online module 3 completed.
    Bring a paper copy of A3a to class AND submit to MyCourses/ Turnitin.

    7) Peer review 2 (A3a) and writing a conclusion paragraph 
    8)     Oral presentations: Topic, purpose, organisation

    HOMEWORK:     -  Decide on a title and purpose for your presentation.
                                 -  Prepare for the exam (e.g. online modules)
                                 -  Write A3b (revised version of A3a) and submit for teacher feedback                    

    (-  Start writing A4, the final version of complete recommendation report, conclusion paragraph included. NOT DUE YET)


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    WEEK 5 (04.04.19)

    Online module 4 completed (included in the exam!)
    Be prepared to share the topic and purpose of your presentation in class.

    9) EXAM: Style, Weak verbs/Action into the verb, Topical focus/ Given-New and Light-before-heavy principles.
    10) Beginning and ending a presentation

    HOMEWORK:       -   Write A4, the final version of complete recommendation report, conclusion paragraph included.
                                   -   A5: Fill in the planning section of the Presentation outline template and write the introduction.

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    WEEK 6 (18.04.19)

    Send the title/audience/purpose section and the introduction section from your template by email to john.weston@aalto.fi (copy the text into the email, don't send an attachment).

    ------     No lecture: independent work on final recommendation report A4.  ---------- 


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    WEEK 7 (25.04.19)


    ------     No lecture: independent work on presentation outline.  ---------- 


    Submit the completed A5, Outline, to MyCourses .             

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    WEEK 8 (02.05.19)

    Online consultations via Skype. No class this week.

    Be prepared to present the introduction section of your presentation!

    11) Creating connections: metalanguage    
    12) Designing effective visuals

    HOMEWORK:     -  A6 Create your slides and prepare for the rehearsal session.

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    WEEK 9 (16.05.19)    

    Submit your slides to MyCourses before the rehearsal.

    13) Rehearsal (A6)

    See Rehearsal schedule (16.05.19) below


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    WEEK 10 (23.05.19)

    Submit your final slides to MyCourses before the rehearsal.

    14) Conference: Final presentation 
                                     

    HOMEWORK:  -  A7 Self-evaluation and analysis of presentation rehearsal.
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    09.06.19   Submit A7 , Self-evaluation, to MyCourses.

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