English to Go! Communicating Information ANG-3103-1 Final Project 2 Date: Signature of the evaluator: Score: /100 IDENTIFICATION Name: Address: Email: Telephone: Sent on (date):
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Final Project 2 It is recommended that you to obtain a mark of 60% or more in this Final Project before doing the final exam for this course. Instructions Fill out the section titled identification. Write all your answers in the booklet. Do not forget to proofread all your answers. Submit this evaluation situation to your teacher if you are following the course at an adult education centre or send it to your tutor if you are following a distance course. We recommend that you keep a photocopy of your work, just to be safe. When you receive your corrected copy, read your teacher s or tutor s comments carefully. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask for feedback. 3
ANG-3103-1 Communicating Information Final Project 2: Your Dream Job Your teacher or tutor will evaluate this final project for Chapter 2. Make sure you do the work completely and seriously. There are two parts to this final project: a preparation and a written part. The table used to evaluate the written part is given to you below. You can use a dictionary and the Reference Booklet. Ready? Here's the situation: In this situation you have looked at completing a job application form, preparing for a job interview and negotiating working conditions. Now you will put all this information together by practising asking and answering questions. Part 1: Preparing A. Reread the information from the job application form that you filled in Exercise 2.2. APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Address: Alternate Address: Contact: DATE OF APPLICATION: Home Telephone Mobile Telephone Email POSITION SOUGHT: Desired Pay Range: Hourly or salary How did you learn about our company? EDUCATION High School College or University Specialized Training, Trade School, etc. Available Start Date: Are you currently employed? Name and Location Graduate? - Degree? Major / Subjects of Study Other Education Please list your areas of highest proficiency, special skills or other items that may contribute to your abilities in performing the above-mentioned position. continued... 4
Final Project 2... continued PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Please list beginning from the most recent Dates Employed Company Name Location Role / Title Job notes, tasks performed and reason for leaving: Hobbies and sports: Volunteer work or special programs: References: B. Prepare an interview by answering the 12 questions you prepared in Task 2.1. 5
ANG-3103-1 Communicating Information Practise asking and answering the interview questions. You can practise with a friend or colleague. C. Reread the list of the different things you could offer in negotiation with your boss, which you did in Task 2.2. Make a list of the items you would like to negotiate with your employer. 6
Final Project 2 Part 2: Making Connections and Writing About... Your work for Questions 1 and 2 is worth 20% of your final mark: Question 1 checks your understanding and Question 2 checks your capacity to reinvest your understanding and generalize beyond the texts. Your work for Question 3 is worth 80% of your final mark and evaluates your written production. Your teacher or tutor will use this table: Evaluation Table Excellent Very Good Good Weak Very Weak 10 8 6 4 2 C2 Reinvests Understanding of Texts Gathers and organizes information by exploring texts Understands and classifies relevant information (e.g. identity, reason, manner) Selects and uses pertinent information Identifies and communicates pertinent information Establishes connections with informative texts related to personal needs and interests Combines information from texts with own personal ideas Sub Total: / 20 C3 Writes and Produces Texts Produces short informative texts to convey and obtain factual information Uses logical and connected text structures Utilizes appropriate vocabulary and correct spelling Applies basic rules of grammar, syntax and punctuation Uses capitalization of proper nouns, abbreviations and acronyms Writes short, clear and concise sentences using the appropriate language register Adapts texts to target audience and follows email format Respects language codes and conventions Sub Total: / 80 Total of C2 + C3 = / 100 7
ANG-3103-1 Communicating Information Question 1 Go back to the application form in Situation 1 and answer the following questions using complete sentences. A. What is the meaning of tasks performed? B. What is the meaning of reason for leaving? Give an example. C. What is volunteer work? 8
Final Project 2 D. What is the meaning of first name? E. What is the meaning of last name? Question 2 Answer these questions using complete sentences. A. How can you prepare yourself for a job interview? Give three examples. B. What are some of your strengths and weaknesses? Give two examples. 9
ANG-3103-1 Communicating Information C. Would you like to work weekends and evenings? Why or why not? D. What is an acceptable pay range for you? E. Have you ever negotiated with your boss? If yes, what did you ask for in exchange? 10
Final Project 2 Question 3 You have been selected for a position. You must answer your employer in writing. Write an email (100 to 120 words) to your employer, thanking him for selecting you for the job. You now want to negotiate your schedule, salary and vacation time. Use all the emails, letters, and information you have gathered in this chapter to help you include all the necessary information. Don t forget to mention the job title. Use the email format you practised. Remember to use abbreviations where appropriate, capitals, punctuation, correct grammar, spelling and formal language. Check for mistakes in grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Proofread your work. Whether or not your teacher or tutor chooses to evaluate this final project, prepare it carefully and take the time to review and proofread your answers. 11
ANG-3103-1 Communicating Information That s it! You ve done most of the work for this chapter. You re ready to wrap it up. STUDENT S QUESTIONS: TEACHER S COMMENTS: 5003-01 July 2017