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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
ENGLISH 1 (ENGL 0105)
Prerequisite: None
SEMESTER : FEBRUARY to JUNE 2012
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT : 1 Essay
WORK : INDIVIDUAL
TOTAL MARKS : 30%
SUBMISSION DATE : 15th
March, 2012
Introduction
This assignment evaluates academic writing skills for a basic 5-paragraph expository. It also
evaluates the student’s ability to research information to support the arguments proposed in
the essay, to cite the sources of information and also to provide a list of references.
Objectives of the Assignment
The specific objectives for this assignmentare:
1. Provide practice in basic 5-paragraph essay writing.
2. Provide instructions in basic referencing skills.
3. Provide basic analytical skills for contemporary essays and reading texts.
Learning Outcomes of the Assignment
1. Write a well-developed and well-organized 5-paragraph expository and argumentative
essay.
2. Apply correct APA style referencing techniques.
Task- Methodology
CHOOSE ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. Describe the steps involved in breaking a bad habit.
2. Highlight the differences in the structure, layout, type of materials used and
ornamentation of any two traditional houses of your choice.
3. Identify three major benefits of constructing a Zero Energy Office (ZEO)
building. Support your answer by referring to any ONE of the existing ZEO
offices in Malaysia.
4. Hike in fuel price has lessened our power to spend. Think about the causes
and effects of this statement very carefully and use that as a basis for a cause
and effect essay.

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Submission Requirements
1. You are required to answer only ONE question.
2. The word limit for this assignment is 600 to 800 words only.
3. You must research the topic that you choose and write an essay that is informed by
authority.
4. Submissions after 15thMarch, 2012 will not be entertained.
5. The essay must be typed on A4 paper using font style ARIAL point size 12 with
double spacing.
6. Your essay must be submitted with the following:
i. pre-writing
ii. citations within the text supporting your argument (APA referencing
format)
iii. a list of references (Works Cited in APA format) attached at the end of
your essay
iv. cover page (follow the attached format)
Assessment Criteria
The assessment for this assignment will be based on: -
your demonstrated understanding of the brief
the content of the essay—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

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Marking Criteria
Descriptors Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Total
Percentage 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-79% 80% & above Marks
Prewriting
(per paragraph)
Lack
supporting
details or
examples
One
supporting
detail or
example
Two
supporting
details or
examples
3 supporting
details or
examples
Good and
sequentially
developed
Unity
(Structure)
Intro/Supporting
Paragraphs/
Conclusion
Essay is not
assigned
with the
topic with
general
introduction
and
conclusion
2 main
ideas
provided
with general
supporting
ideas with
general
introduction
and
conclusion.
3 main
ideas
provided
but they
are loosely
connected.
Introduction
with a
thesis
statement
and a
general
conclusion.
Provided a
thesis statement
with 3 topic
sentences but
each paragraph
contains 2 or
less specific
details. No
recommendation
for the
conclusion.
Well-developed
introduction with
a thesis
statement, 3 topic
sentences and 3
specific details
for each
paragraphs and
has
recommendations
for the
conclusion.
Support Provides
general
ideas with
one specific
detail.
Provides
two specific
details.
Logical
progression
in ideas. 3-
4specific
details
included.
Logical
progression in
ideas. 5-7
specific details
included.
Ideas are clear
and logical.
Provides 8 or
more specific
details with
resource
information.
Coherence Essays
show little
development
or
relationship
among
ideas.
Uses 2 or
less
transitional
words or
other word
connectors.
Lack of
logical
progression.
Uses 3
word
connectors.
Sequence
of idea is
evident.
Uses 4 word
connectors.
Logical
progression of
ideas.
Shows an in-
depth
understanding of
topic and
provides
independent
thought.
Sentence skills Compose
simple and
monotonous
sentences.
Serious
errors in
choice of
words and
mechanics.
Compose
simple
sentences
with
numerous
errors in
mechanics.
Appropriate
choice of
words.
Compound
sentences
with fewer
errors in
mechanics.
Ability to
use precise
choice of
words.
Complex
sentence
structure and
consistent use
of mechanics.
Free from errors
in sentence
structure, choice
of words and
grammar.

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
NAME :
STUDENT ID NO :
QUESTION NO :
WORD COUNT :
ATTACHMENTS : (Check your work. Put a tick in the appropriate boxes.)
1. Pre-writing
2. References
ENGLISH 1 (ENGL0105)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT : ESSAY
LECTURER : P.THIVILOJANA A/P S.PERINPASINGAM
SUBMISSION DATE : 15th
March, 2012

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Assignment 1: Bad Habit
English 1 (ENGL 0105)
Academic Essay
Yam Yih Hwan (0305861)
19th
March 2012

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Pre-Writing
Spend too much time
in front of computer
Outdoor
Activites
Leadership
Experience
Meet new
friends
Sports
Sportsman-
ship
Teamwork Coordination
and balance
Spend time with
Family and
friends
Strengthen a
Relationship
Share your
feeling and
expression

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Breaking a Bad Habit
Do you want to create a good habit? Maybe you want to work more
productively, train and exercise more, respected by others or having an awesome
life. Do you have a bad habit you wish to overcome? Maybe you want to quit
drinking, stop unhealthy lifestyle or turn around your negative thoughts. As for me, I
want to stop spending my time in front of a computer. At the age of 10, my parents
brought me a new computer. I had been spending my time in front of it, and
completely forgotten the importance of interaction, communication, participation and
sports. For the past few years, I realize the importance of it and I’m learning the
ways to deal with these weaknesses instead of focusing on building self-discipline in
order to break the bad habit. Even though, self-discipline will help but without dealing
with the root causes I will never manage to break the bad habit. There are 3 ways to
overcome this bad habit which is, involved in outdoor activities, participation in
sports, and spend time with family and friends.
First of all, try to involve yourself in outdoor activities such as participate in
programs, for example Student Council, Orientation Leader or Community Service. It
helps to develop leadership experience within an individual by involving in decision-
making, specifically improves the understanding of a specific issue and those who
going to carry out the decisions. Sometimes, people are more collaborative and less
competitive when they are working toward to achieve the same goals. As a result,
several ideas and decisions from different particle are always better compare to an
individual. Besides that, it gets to meet people from different religions and states by
traveling around the country. We get to make new friends and learn about their
culture. At the same time, we work together as a team to help and identify the issues
occurs around us, for example identify the causes of polluted environment, helping

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out victims from natural disasters, giving out needs for orphans or old folks, and
share the awareness throughout the country.
Furthermore, participation in sports is also a way to overcome your bad habit.
Participation in sports teaches people the importance of teamwork. While playing a
team sports such as hockey, basketball, volleyball, rugby or football, they learn to
work with others of different ages in order to compete against other teams. A good
teamwork knows how to successfully work with others while trying to achieve the
same goal in the playing field. Other than sports, these skills get to apply in other
aspects throughout our life. Besides that, participation in sport trains people on
sportsmanship. How to be a gracious winner and loser is the process of learning
while playing a sport. Through sports we experience both the excitement of winning
and the disappointment of defeat. However, we learn to apply good sportsmanship
by winning a game though interacting with the other team, as well as keeping a level
head after losing, by using disappointment to work harder and be more prepared for
the coming event. Also, participation in sports helps develop coordination and
balance within an individual. Sports activity requires balance, coordination and
proprioception, which eventually turn into the awareness within the body in space.
Besides that, participation in sports helps prevent age-related loss due to some
important aspects regarding fitness.
Moreover, bad habit could be changed by spending your free time with family
and friends instead of facing in front of a computer. It helps to strengthen up your
relationship. Nowadays, interaction between adults and teenagers are getting less
due to some factors. Instead of hanging out in reality, they spend most of their time
through online chat and video call, for example, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Window
Live Messenger, or blog. It’s true that technologies nowadays are useful for mankind

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but most of them are over-using it, they had forgotten the importance of
communication. In order to prevent this from happening, we should start practicing it,
such as spending your weekends with family, host a gathering or party among
friends, and go on dating with your love one. In addition, you get to share and
express your emotions or feelings among your family, best friends and even your
girlfriend. Instead of keeping everything within yourself, share it out with them and it
makes you feel better. Sometimes, they might help out by giving some suggestions
when you are facing difficulties.
As a result, there are lots of ways that you can use to overcome your bad
habit. It’s just the matter of time and whether you want or not. Now, it’s time for you
to stop complaining about the past and work hard for the future. Everyone deserves
the right to have a better life.

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References
Mercer, L. (2011). Sports Advantages in Health.Online. Retrieved March 14, 2012
from (http://www.livestrong.com/article/31907-sports-advantages-health/)
Sherwood, C. (2011). The Advantages of Children Participating in Sports.Online.
Retrieved March 14, 2012 from (http://www.livestrong.com/article/282792-the-
advantages-of-children-participating-in-sports/)

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
ENGLISH 1 (ENGL 0105)
Prerequisite: None
SEMESTER : FEBRUARY 2012 to JUNE 2012
TYPE OF SUBMISSION : Travel log / Photo blog
WORK : GROUP WORK
TOTAL MARKS : 10%
SUBMISSION DATE : 19th
April, 2012
Introduction
This assignment evaluates students’ basic 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.
Objectives of the Assignment
The specific objectives for this assignment are:
4. To provide practice in basic writing skills on a blog.
5. To introduce basic referencing skills.
6. To allow students equal opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions.
Learning Outcomes of the Assignment
3. Produce well-developed and well-organized basic writing skills on a blog.
4. Apply correct APA style referencing techniques.
5. Promote independent learning by allowing students to post their comments
and receive multiple feedbacks from their peers and teacher.
Task- Methodology
Assignment type : Photo Blog
Topic : Food, Culture & Architecture
Total marks : 10 marks.

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Places of interest : Choose only ONE location of your choice. The location can
be from any popular spots in Malaysia or abroad.
Submission Requirements
Presentation of the photo blog is up to the individual group (four people) to submit
their works in a creative manner by the 19th
April, 2012. Each group will be required
to produce the photo blog which consists of 25 to 30 photos of a particular setting or
scene at any ONElocation of your choice. In addition to that, include necessary
write-up for about 20 to 30 words per picture together with captions to further
highlight your experience gained after observing and analysing a particular location
on the blog. The photos should focus on or portray life in the following areas: -
a. People – ethnic background, gender, age, description of clothes.
b. Food – types of food available or food presentation at hawker stalls or
restaurants.
c. Activities – kinds of activities found in the surrounding of the suggested location.
d. Cultural conservation on buildings – Façade, interior and exterior design of the
building and ornamentation.
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.

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Marking Criteria
MARKING RUBRIC
Each photo blog is evaluated with the following criteria: -
CRITERIA
Content
(4 marks)
 A central idea is well-chosen and appropriate with
concrete details that show originality and freshness.
Creativity &
Clarity
(3 marks)
 A single, central point that is interestingly, originally,
strikingly and substantially shown in the development of
the idea.
Sentence Skills
(3 marks)
 No marks will be awarded for this area if there are more
than four mistakes made.
(10 marks)

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Images on Blog

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SCHOOL
OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
ENGLISH 1 (ENGL 0105)
Prerequisite: None
SEMESTER: February to June, 2012
ASSIGNMENT 2: ORAL PRESENTATION
GROUP WORK: 4 to 5 students per group
TOTAL MARKS - 20%
SUBMISSION OF VIDEO PRESENTATION TO BE MADE: 18th
April, 2012
PRESENTATION DATE: 18th
April, 2012
Introduction
This assignment evaluates oral presentation and speaking skills. It also evaluates the
student’s ability to research information and present an effective presentation of his/her
research. In addition, being a group assignment, each student will experience cooperating
and collaborating with other peers as a team with a common goal.
Objectives of the Assignment
The specific objectives for this assignment are:
1. To provide students with basic oral presentation skills.
Learning Outcomes of the Assignment
The learning outcomes of this assignment are:
Ability to deliver an effective presentation by applying the elements of an effective
speaker in four main areas namely voice projection, body language, content as well as
organization of the content.
Task- Methodology
Topic: Traditional dwellings around the world.
Choose ONE traditional house from any continents of your choice and describe the
following:
a. Historical background of the country.
b. Structure and layout.
c. Types of ornamentation used
d. Type of materials used.

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Submission Requirements
1. You are required to choose ONE traditional home your choice and describe all the
four aspects mentioned above.
1. Work in groups of four (4) or five (5) people.
2. You must research the topic that you choose and prepare an oral presentation for
about 20 to 25 minutes per group.
3. You are required to provide detailed referencing and citation for this submission.
4. You must submit the following on 18th
April, 2012.
v. A softcopy of your presentation and any audio-visual material that you
will be using for your presentation. Discs must be clearly labeled with
the name of the assignment and names of group members.
vi. cover page (follow the attached format)
Assessment Criteria
The assessment for this assignment will be based on
yourdemonstrated understanding of the brief.
the content of the presentation—strength of central idea and relevance to the question
clear and coherent organization of material
ability to speak clearly, coherently, fluently and engage with the audience.
Use of audio/visual aids to enhance the presentation
Marking Criteria
Marks shall be distributed as follows:
Organization 4
Subject Knowledge 4
Graphics 4
Elocution 4
Mechanics (Spelling/Grammar) 2
Eye Contact 2

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
PRESENTATION TITLE:
GROUP MEMBERS:
Names Portion of Presentation
(Provide individual topic titles & slide
numbers)
ENGLISH 1 (ENGL0105)
ASSIGNMENT 2: ORAL PRESENTATION
LECTURER: P.THIVILOJANA
SUBMISSION DATE: 18th
April, 2012
PRESENTATION DATE: 18th
April, 2012

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|a learning trip hosted between ourselves to understand more about the
Malay Tradition House in Melaka
A trip to Melaka