For our first assignment, we were required to produce a 5 paragraph consisting 600-1000 words compare and contrast essay on two television genres. Proper referencing and citations were needed for this assignment. I decided to compare the talk shows, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The Ellen DeGeneres".
Reflection
The learning outcomes for this assignment were to enable us to demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret a television series and demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast, analyze and synthesize information from two television series in an essay and explain them clearly and logically. We had to communicate the relevant ideas in a clear, logical and appropriate academic English. Besides that, the objectives of this assignment were to enable us to understand the concept of a television genre in order to produce a 5 paragraph compare and contrast essay of the chosen television genre and to cite references according to the APA citation method accurately and effectively.
By completing the assignment, I was able to understand the television genre of talks shows even better. I was also able to imporve my data gathering and analyzing skills as well as improve my academic English through this assignment. Besides that, I was exposed to the development methods for a compare and contrast essay. This helped me to produce a good piece by including all the important and main points needed. All the intended learning outcomes and objectives were achieved.
ASSIGNMENT 1 PART 2
For this next assignment, we had to work as a pair. We were required to produce an essay of 800 to 1000 words on two different paintings exhibited in the galleries chosen for us. We were given the exhibition "Figure Out" at the Petronas Art Gallery. We were to study, compare and contrast these paintings based on the elements and principles of design as well as the background of the artist.
The following are photos of the paintings we studied :
And here is a photo of me at the gallery entrance :
Reflection
The intended learning outcomes for this assignment were to enable us to demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret a painting as well as to demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast, analyze and synthesize information about the chosen paintings in a longer essay and explain them clearly and logically. We were also needed to communicate our ideas in a clear, logical and appropriate academic English. The objectives of this assignment were for us to follow a structured method of critiquing an art work in order to discover its substance and meaning by analyzing, interpreting and describing it.
This assignment had given me the opportunity to visit the art gallery for the first time. It was an amazing experience as I was able to appreciate many different type of paintings in the exhibition. This assignment had thought me how to describe, analyze, interpret and judge the artworks. This improved my understanding about elements and principles of design used in the paintings. I was also able to enhance my academic English writing skills by completing this assignment. At the end, the learning outcomes and objectives were achieved.
ASSIGNMENT 2
We were required to produce a 2500 to 3000 words research paper based on two trades of the same type that we have chosen in Klang. These trades had to be running for more than 15 years old. In order to carry out this research, we had to obtain some of our information based on primary sources as well as secondary sources, such as surveys and interviews. Our group had decided to focus our research on Textiles trades in Klang.
The following are pictures of the shops we visited :
Reflection
The learning intended outcomes for this assignment were for us to identify the key issues in the question and explain them clearly and logically while demonstrating the ability to prepare questionnaires and conduct interviews in order to obtain information on the chosen topic. We were also needed to demonstrate the ability to analyze and synthesize information and compile them in an organized research report as well as to communicate the relevant ideas and analysis in clear, logical and appropriate academic English. Besides that, we were to select and present the information clearly and appropriately to our target audience.
By completing this final assignment, it allowed me to use the appropriate methodology in obtaining primary and secondary information related to the chosen topic. I was able to conduct interviews and understand how each and every store ran. Due to this I was able to recognize the similarities and differences between the shops. I manage to improve my academic writing skills while applying the APA citation and referencing style. Besides that, I increased my planning skills in preparing a report. At the end, all the intended learning outcomes and objectives were achieved.
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