OUMH1103 LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNERS

Topic 05 Presenting Information

LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this topic, you should be able to: 1. Present your written assignment effectively; 2. Apply OUM citation style based on the American Psychological Association (APA) format; and 3. Practice effective techniques for oral presentation.

Presentations two types of presentations: (i) Written presentation in the form of an assignment (ii) Oral presentation using transparencies or PowerPoint.

Written assignment

Writing an Assignment Heading and subheadings Select , analyze and search for a topic Evaluate and select Plan an outline Organize and consolidate Write the paper Review assignment Present before deadline

Common Faults Found in Assignments

WRITING THE FIRST DRAFT Introduction Body of the content Conclusion

The Cake 99% of population like cakes Why Writing is no difference Looks good – “Wow” factor at a distance Smells good - More closer feel Taste good - after eating What makes a cake different to another Writing is no difference 7/20/2019

Important concepts on writing Head Body Tail 7/20/2019

Head -Introduction Opening sentence – wow factor Background Justification Importance of this topic 7/20/2019

Body Details Subject matter / theory / arguments Maintain logical flow Content - Simple / Accurate / Direct Use more diagrams – figures – charts – pictures Think you are teaching the teacher Not all information may always relevant 7/20/2019

The body of content Place your ideas, opinions and facts Explained and argued out systematically and logically With each idea or issue or argument flowing smoothly from one to another. ( connectivity ) Each paragraph should contain only one main point or main idea, with supporting details.

Tail – conclusion Practice use- evidence based medicine How can this areas be improved Nice conclusion and emphasis on the subject Always talk of humanity , ethics and quality Conclusion tallies with the introduction and the body of content. Do not introduce new ideas, arguments or opinions but should represent closure of the issues or ideas argued out in the main body. Remarkable conclusion for the chapter relating to the next chapter

Accompanying Information Footnotes or Notes Quotations and Paraphrasing Citation Style- Referencing

Foot notes

Paraphrasing and quotations

About Health "The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly." - Buddha- "The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat." - Albert Eisntein -