Ancient Egyptians - religion and mythology

Student Name

Student Number

Unit Code/s & Name/s

ATPANC002 - Analyse ancient and classical civilisations

Assessment Type

☐ Case Study ☐ Assignment ☐ Project ☒ Other Oral Presentation

Assessment Name

Seminar Presentaton

Assessment Task No.

AT3 (3 of 3)

Assessment Due Date

Week 8

Date submitted

Assessor Name

Michelle Armbrust

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Instructions to Student

General Instructions:

INDIVIDUAL ORAL PRESENTATION

TASK

1. Select ONE topic and ONE civilisation from the lists provided OR another topic and civilisation with the approval of your teacher.

2. Research the chosen topic from a variety of sources both Primary and Secondary.

3. A minimum of 8 credible sources, of which at least 3 must be primary sources.

4. Develop an appropriate thesis and discuss this with your teacher.

5. Prepare a well-structured seminar presentation of 10-15 minutes duration.

6. In the introduction, provide a time frame and a brief historical context for the chosen civilisation. Use a map to show where the civilisation was positioned in the world.

7. Submit a summary of your speech and a Reference List using the correct Harvard style with this template attached, before the presentation.

8. The summary may be in point form.

9. Use visual aids; primary sources must be utilised and referenced within any electronic presentations. Do the same for other sources

10. It is necessary that the relevance of any sources is discussed during the course of the speech.

11. The audience will be encouraged to participate. Presenter should prepare a simple task sheet, such as a ‘fill-in the blanks’, a simple crossword, a wordsearch or other suitable activity.

Conditions: Two weeks class and independent time

Class use of resources

Information / Materials provided:

Access to a range of materials – text and audio visual – within the TAFE Queensland Library

Assessment Criteria:

To achieve a satisfactory result, your assessor will be looking for your ability to demonstrate the following key skills/tasks/knowledge to an acceptable industry standard:

Knowledge of the chosen topic

The presenting of primary and secondary sources of academically credible data and information – a minimum of eight including three primary sources – clearly cited within the presentation

Making reference to the validity of sources used

Preparation of visual aids to support the presentation

The ability to summarise the purpose and main arguments of the presentation in a written abstract

Delivery of a well-structured seminar presentation of 10-15 minutes duration using the techniques of academic speech presentations

A word processed and accurate Harvard reference list

Number of Attempts:

You will receive up to two (2) attempts at this assessment task. Should your 1st attempt be unsatisfactory (U), your teacher will provide feedback and discuss the relevant sections / questions with you and will arrange a due date for the submission of your 2nd attempt. If your 2nd submission is unsatisfactory (U), or you fail to submit a 2nd attempt, you will receive an overall unsatisfactory result for this assessment task. Only one re-assessment attempt may be granted for each assessment task. For more information, refer to the Student Rules.

Submission details

Insert your details on page 1 and sign the Student Declaration. Include this template with your submission.

Due date: In class, week 8

All paperwork – summarised word processed abstract, Harvard reference list, this completed template/task sheet – is to be handed to the assessor before the seminar presentations begin.

Instructions for the Assessor

Students are to be provided with access to relevant workbooks, books, DVDS and internet resources

Note to Student

An overview of all Assessment Tasks relevant to this unit is located in the Unit Study Guide.

Assessment criteria / benchmarks

The evidence submitted demonstrates that the student satisfactorily:

Attempt 1

Attempt 2

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1. Selection of topic and civilisation has been approved by teacher Generated an hypothesis and approved by the teacher

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2. Used a variety of materials including books, articles, electronic databases including the internet, non-literary sources Located relevant primary and secondary sources Had a minimum of eight (8) credible sources Included at least three (3) primary sources

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3. Provided a time frame for the chosen civilisation/topic Provided a brief historical context for the chosen civilisation/topic Added explanations (where required) of visual insertions, illustrations

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4. Drew conclusions from a variety of contextual and non-literary materials Extracted relevant data to substantiate argument with evidence where required Evaluated texts for usefulness & reliability Evaluated arguments for validity, bias, reliability

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5. Created a title page with the required details for attachment to submission of necessary paperwork Submitted word processed summary abstract, reference list and audience activity prior to presentation

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6. Constructed a coherent historial argument Used argumentative/persuasive techniques during presentation Supported argument using evidence which was accurate and in context Described contexts in which concepts existed Orally cited sources

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7. Summarised speech content: thesis, reasons, key evidence Used appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation Used consistent tense

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8. Wrote an accurate reference list using a recognised referencing system such as APA or Harvard Cited sources within the presentation using a recognised intext referencing system such as APA or Harvard

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9. Used an electronic presentation system such as PowerPoint or Prezi Incorporated a map within the presentation Uses other visual aids such as photographs, artefacts, illustrations

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10. Prepared a script for oral delivery Ensured script met the allocated time requirements Used palm cards or speech prompts Used notes and script discreetly

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11. Used pace, intonation and emphasis to create and maintain interest Used formal language to present the speech, avoiding slang and colloquial terms Used appropriate pronunciation and enunciation Maintained eye contact with audience Used visual aids effectively to present main ideas of speech

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Assessment Task - Written

ATPANC002_AT3_W_TQGC_v1

CRITERIA

LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE

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5

1. Knowledge

Demonstrated depth and breadth of knowledge

Demonstrates a basic understanding of key concepts and underpinning knowledge of the set task. Applies these understandings in task performance to a proficient level.

· Satisfactorily demonstrates some accuracy in identifying historical individuals

· Satisfactorily demonstrates some success in matching individuals with events and dates or historical periods and places

· Satisfactorily demonstrates some success in identifying/locating primary and secondary sources from books, articles, electronic databases, including the internet and non-literary sources.

· Satisfactorily demonstrates some details are extracted from these sources but these are not always relevant

Demonstrates a high level of understanding of key concepts and underpinning knowledge of the set task. Applies these understandings in task performance to a high standard.

· Effectively demonstrates some accuracy in identifying historical individuals

· Effectively demonstrates some success in matching individuals with events and dates or historical periods and places

· Effectively demonstrates some success in identifying/locating primary and secondary sources from books, articles, electronic databases, including the internet and non-literary sources, showing considerable relevance or variety

· Effectively demonstrates that relevant details from these sources are extracted.

Demonstrates a very high level of understanding of key concepts and underpinning knowledge of the set task. Applies these understandings in task performance to an excellent standard.

· Highly effectively demonstrates few errors in identifying historical individuals

· Highly effectively demonstrates few errors in matching individuals with events and dates or historical periods and places

· Highly effectively demonstrates few errors in identifying/locating primary and secondary sources from books, articles, electronic databases, including the internet and non-literary sources, showing wide relevance and variety

· Highly effectively demonstrates that details are consistently extracted from these sources.

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2. Planning

Problem solving skills including work organisation, planning and self-management.

Applies sound planning and organisational skills to solve simple problems and complete the task to a proficient level.

· Satisfactorily provides some analysis of research sources but not always with success in obtaining information.

· Satisfactorily demonstrates an attempt to draw conclusions from a variety of contextual and non-literary materials, but not always consistently or from a limited range of materials

· Satisfactorily demonstrates an attempt to evaluate research sources for usefulness, validity, and reliability with some success.

· Effective in time management for completion of questions/tasks

· Satisfactorily planned for design and structure of visual and other aids to accompany presentation

Applies well developed planning and organisational skills to solve a variety of problems and complete the task to an advanced level.

· Effectively provides some analysis of research sources, with considerable success in obtaining information.

· Effectively demonstrates an attempt to draw conclusions from a variety of contextual and non-literary materials, almost consistently or from a reasonable range of materials.

· Effectively demonstrates an attempt to evaluate research sources for usefulness, validity, and reliability.

· Considerably effective in time management for completion of questions/tasks

· Effectively uses an electronic visual form of communication as and when required

· Effectively planned for design and structure of visual and other aids to accompany presentation

Applies excellent planning and organisational skills to solve complex problems and complete the task to an exceptional level.

· Highly effectively provides thorough analysis of research sources, with consistent success in obtaining information.

· Highly effectively with an ability to draw conclusions consistently from a wide variety of contextual and non-literary materials.

· Highly effectively demonstrates thorough consistent evaluation of research sources for usefulness, validity, and reliability.

· Highly effective in time management for completion of questions/tasks

· Highly effectibe in planning for design and structure of visual and other aids to accompany presentation

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3. Application

Evidence of application and analysis skills related to knowledge, techniques and procedures

Performs all related skills and processes to a satisfactory standard.

· Satisfactorily demonstrates some accuracy in describing historical contexts in which concepts exist.

· Satisfactorily demonstrates beginnings of constructing an obvious coherent historical argument.

· Satisfactorily demonstrates an obvious effort to support an historical argument using evidence which is accurate and used in context with some success

· Satisfactorily delivered oral presentation in a timely manner

Performs all related skills and processes to a high standard.

· Effectively demonstrates accuracy in describing historical contexts in which concepts exist.

· Effectively demonstrates success in historical argument development and coherence

· Effectively demonstrates an obvious effort to support an historical argument using evidence which is accurate and used in context with a moderate level of success.

· Effectively delivered oral presentation in a timely manner

Performs all related skills and processes to an excellent standard.

· Highly effective in demonstrating few errors in describing historical contexts in which concepts exist.

· Highly effective in demonstrating well-constructed and sustained historical argument.

· Consistently and successfully demonstrates a well-supported historical argument using evidence which is accurate and used in context.

· Highly effective in delivering oral presentation in a tinely manner

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4. Communication

Ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.

Demonstrates an ability to use a satisfactory range of communication skills appropriate to the audience and situation. Demonstrates a sound understanding and the correct use of academic language in the performance of the task.

· Satisfactorily conveys ideas appropriate to audience and context.

· Historical data satisfactorily presented in appropriate genre and medium.

· Satisfactorily communicates sequentially and logically using academic style.

· Satisfactorily demonstrates correct use of English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary choice.

· Satisfactorily uses historical language conventions.

· Satisfactorily uses a recognized referencing style.

· Satisfactorily references sources in an oral presentation

· Satisfactorily uses an electronic visual form of communication as and when required

Demonstrates an ability to use effective communication skills appropriate to the audience and situation. Demonstrates a well-developed understanding and the effective use of academic language in the performance of the task.

· Effectively conveys ideas appropriate to audience and context.

· Historical data effectively presented in appropriate genre and medium.

· Effectively communicates sequentially and logically using academic style.

· Effectively demonstrates correct use of English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary choice.

· Effectively uses historical language conventions.

· Effectively uses a recognized referencing style.

· Effectively references sources in an oral presentation

· Effectively uses an electronic visual form of communication as and when required

Demonstrates an ability to use excellent communication skills appropriate to the audience and situation. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and the correct use of academic language in the performance of the task.

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· Highly effectively conveys ideas appropriate to audience and context.

· Historical data highly effectively presented in appropriate genre and medium.

· Highly effectively communicates sequentially and logically using academic style.

· Highly effectively demonstrates correct use of English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary choice.

· Highly effectively uses historical language conventions.

· Highly effectively uses a recognized referencing style.

· Highly effectively references sources in an oral presentation

· Highly effectively uses an electronic visual form of communication as and when required

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