Important LAD Information for Participating Students The Center for Language Development Across the Disciplines wishes to weIcome you to our program and to the new academic semester. Our program's objective is to promote effective oral and written skilIs in both English and Spanish. The LAD professors along with your class professor have designed activities in both English and Spanish directed to strengthen your linguistic skills by using reallife situations within the context of the LAD course. With the help ofthe LAD professors and mentors, you will also have the opportunity to receive individual assistance to strengthen your language skilIs. These activities wiII help you to be better prepared to confront the professional worId. 1. Each student should have a copy ofthe class activity. It should contain clear written instructions, and you should be informed on how you will be evaluated. We will personaI1y give you a copy of our LAD rubrics. 2. y ou will be required to make an oral presentation usíng visuals Iike power point and hand in a written document for both the Spanish and English activities. 3. As part ofthe program you are expected to visit our offices to practice your oral presentation, and have your power point corrected. Appointments must be made to avoid overlapping schedules with other students. If you do not pre-record your presentation, your project grade will be affected: points wiIJ be taken off. Please keep in mind that the power point and the pre-recording can not be programmed for the same day. Our telephone number is (787) 728- 1515 ext. 2294. Make sure to cancel your appointment ifyou can not attend. 4. Your written work must be handed in for correction. Drafts should be taken to LAD several days before the presentation or sent by e-mail to the foI1owing electronic address: [email protected]add information after your work has been corrected, we recommend you hand it in once again to be rechecked. If you do not, we are not responsible for mistakes on the final copy. The written work must be handed at least three (3) class days before the final presentation date; otherwise, it wiII not n=be accepted. We need time to correcto Make sure you pick up your corrected copy before handing in your final document. 5. Don't be absent the day ofthe oral presentation. There wiII be no make-ups. 6. There should be no reading during the presentations. The power point will serve as a prop. 7. The day ofthe oral presentation, two final copies ofthe written work should be handed in (one for LAD and one for the professor). 8. The work should be written as follows: O Double space O Font size - 12 o O Quotes and references - APA style FolIowing an academic writing style 9. Work that has been plagiarized or translated electronically will not be corrected, and will be penalized. We do not translate work. lO. Remember that you must go to LAD. It is easy to detect who has come to LAD to rehearse, and who has not. 11. Each professor will receive a monthly attendance sheet with the names ofthe students who come to practice or hand in their drafts. Remember that this is part ofthe project grade. 12. On the LAD Web page under Instructional Materials, you wiII find over 10 workshops that can help you with your presentations and in your other clñsses. 13. Our location is behind the lobby of Barat Sur facing the interior courtyard of Barat Norte. The office number is BN 223. We look forward to helping you, and we hope to see you soon! Prepared by dserrano 8/10/05 Revised 6/11109
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Important LAD Information for Participating Students
The Center for Language Development Across the Disciplines wishes to weIcome you to ourprogram and to the new academic semester. Our program's objective is to promote effective oraland written skilIs in both English and Spanish. The LAD professors along with your classprofessor have designed activities in both English and Spanish directed to strengthen yourlinguistic skills by using reallife situations within the context of the LAD course. With the helpofthe LAD professors and mentors, you will also have the opportunity to receive individualassistance to strengthen your language skilIs. These activities wiII help you to be better preparedto confront the professional worId.
1. Each student should have a copy ofthe class activity. It should contain clear writteninstructions, and you should be informed on how you will be evaluated. We willpersonaI1y give you a copy of our LAD rubrics.
2. you will be required to make an oral presentation usíng visuals Iike power point andhand in a written document for both the Spanish and English activities.
3. As part ofthe program you are expected to visit our offices to practice your oral presentation,and have your power point corrected. Appointments must be made to avoid overlappingschedules with other students. If you do not pre-record your presentation, your project gradewill be affected: points wiIJ be taken off. Please keep in mind that the power point and thepre-recording can not be programmed for the same day. Our telephone number is (787) 728-1515 ext. 2294. Make sure to cancel your appointment ifyou can not attend.
4. Your written work must be handed in for correction. Drafts should be taken to LADseveral days before the presentation or sent by e-mail to the foI1owing electronic address:[email protected] add information after your work has been corrected, werecommend you hand it in once again to be rechecked. If you do not, we are notresponsible for mistakes on the final copy. The written work must be handed at least three(3) class days before the final presentation date; otherwise, it wiII not n=be accepted. Weneed time to correcto Make sure you pick up your corrected copy before handing in yourfinal document.
5. Don't be absent the day ofthe oral presentation. There wiII be no make-ups.6. There should be no reading during the presentations. The power point will serve as a prop.7. The day ofthe oral presentation, two final copies ofthe written work should be
handed in (one for LAD and one for the professor).8. The work should be written as follows:
O Double spaceO Font size - 12
oO
Quotes and references - APA styleFolIowing an academic writing style
9. Work that has been plagiarized or translated electronically will not be corrected, and willbe penalized. We do not translate work.
lO. Remember that you must go to LAD. It is easy to detect who has come to LAD torehearse, and who has not.
11. Each professor will receive a monthly attendance sheet with the names ofthe studentswho come to practice or hand in their drafts. Remember that this is part ofthe projectgrade.
12. On the LAD Web page under Instructional Materials, you wiII find over 10 workshopsthat can help you with your presentations and in your other clñsses.
13. Our location is behind the lobby of Barat Sur facing the interior courtyard of Barat Norte.The office number is BN 223.
We look forward to helping you, and we hope to see you soon!
Prepared by dserrano8/10/05Revised 6/11109
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University of tbe Sacred HeartCenter for Language Development Across tbe Disciplines
Rubric for Oral Presentations11
Total points Grade Date
Pre-recording lliJ DJ-DJ-DJ]]mm dd year
Recording~ DJ-DJ-DJI]
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First last name Second last name
Student Number ProfessorDDD-DD-DDDD ~~~~~Course code
DDD-DDD
CRITERIA:
A. Verbal Language: Excellent
l. Clear, concise, precise -------------------------------------------------0 4
18. Use of: Power Point; posters; others-------------------------------D 4
Name
Evaluated by:
Evaluation date
DD-DD-DDDDmm dd year
NeedsGood Fair Improvement
03 02 01
03 02 01
03 02 01
03 02 01
03
03
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Rubric for Composition11
First last name
Student Number
DI] -ITJ -ITIIJEvaluation dateITJ -ITJ -OJI]
rnm dd year
eRITERIA: 4 = Excellent
Seeond last name Name
Professor Evaluated by:
Course eodeDI]-DI]
Comments
3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Needs Improvement
GrarnrnarAa. Rarely makes mistakes in SVA and verb usage---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------04
b. Occasionally makes mistakes in SVA and verb usage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 3
c. Constantly makes mistakes in SVA and verb usage---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 2
d. Lacks basic English grarnmar skills in SVA and verb usage---------------------------------------------------------------------------- O 1
GrarnrnarBa. Rarely makes mistakes in the usage of pronouns, prepositions, and construction of sentences---------------------------------O 4
b. Occasionally makes mistakes in the usage of pronouns, prepositions, and construction of sentences-------------------------{J 3
c. Constantly makes mistakes in the usage of pronouns, prepositions, and construction of sentences----------------------------o 2
d. Lacks basic English grammar skills in the usage of pronouns, prepositions, and construction of sentences-----------------O 1
Sentence Cornplexitya. Uses compound and complex sentences------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------O 4
b. Uses simple sentences with few or no transitional expressions------------------------------------------------------------------------0 3
c. Uses very short sentences with no transitional expressions------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 2
d. Uses phrases or run -on sentences-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------{J 1
Mechanicsa. Spells correctly, uses proper punctuation, and capitalization skills--------------------------------------------------------------------0 4
b. Has some mistakes in spelling, punctuation and/or capitalization skills--------------------------------------------------------------0 3
c. Often makes mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization skills----------------------------------------------------------0 2
d. Lacks the basic English spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization skills-----------------------------------------------------------0 1
Organizationa. Includes a clear introduction, body and conclusion---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------{J 4
b. Introduction or conclusion is not c1early stated, but purpose of writing is easily understood------------------------------------O 3
c. Lacks a c1ear introduction and conc1usion; thus, the purpose of writing is hard to determine-----------------------------------.[] 2
d. Lacks unity and a c1ear purpose; thus, lacking a logical sequence of information--------------------------------------------------0 1
Total pointsHanded in draft (s)
Rubric for Composition
GradeLliJ[]2fl]
11 Reference component included
DateITJ-ITJ-I I I 1]mm dd year
LO-LO-CITIJ
Signature
OYes ONo Second Draft Final DraftFirst Draft11
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Rubric for Power Point Handouts
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First last name Second last name Name
Student Number
ITJJ -[TI-ITIIJProfessor Evaluated by:
Evaluation date[TI -[TI -ITIIJ
mm dd year
Course code
ITJJ-ITJJComments
CRITERIA: 4 = Excellent 3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Needs ImprovementGrarnrnara. Rare 1y makes mi stakes---------------------~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 4
b. Occasionallv makes mistakes in SVA. verbs and construction of phrases or sentences-------------------------------------------O 3
c. Constantly makes mistakes in SVA, verbs and construction ofphrases or sentenees----------------------------------------------O 2
d. Laeks basie English grammar skills-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------O 1
Mechanicsa. Spells correctly, uses proper punctuation, and eapitalization skills-------------------------------------------------------------------{] 4
b. Has some mistakes in spelling, punctuation and/or capitalization skills--------------------------------------------------------------0 3
c. Often makes mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and/or eapitalization skills----------------------------------------------------------0 2
d. Laeks the basic English spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization skills----------------------------------------------------------0 1
Organizationa. Inc1udes a c1ear introduction, body and eonc1usion----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 4
b. Lacks c1ear introduction and/or conc1usion-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 3
c. Lacks effective supporting statements or details-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 2
d. Lacks logical sequence of infonnation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 1
Technical Development Aa. Uses complimentary colors, adequate font style, size, and correct use ofbullets---------------------------------------------------04
b. Some slides have inadequate font style, color, size, and/or incorreet use ofbullets--------------------------------~---------------O 3
c. Many slides have inadequate font style, color, size, and/or incorrect use of bullets-----------------------------------------------D 2
d. Slides difficult to read due to color c1ash, font style,and/or size-----------------------------------------------------------------------0 1
Technical Development Ba. Uses no more than 6 -7 words per line and 6 -7 lines per slide and has adequate spacing-----------------------------------------O 4
b. Uses more than 6 - 7 words per line or 6 - 7 lines per slide, although.teadable-----------------------------------------------------{] 3
c. Excessive amount of lines per slide, and/or inadequate spacing-----------------------------------------------------------------------D 2
d. Slide extremely crowded and difficult to read----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 1
Total pointsHanded in draft (s)
Power Point Rubric
GradeCW[]2OJ
Date[IJ-[IJ-I I I I Imm dd yearITJ -ITJ -ITJ:IJ
Signature
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Letter Layouta. Includes all the parts of protocolletter writing (heading, salutation, body paragraphs, closing and signature) using correctpunctu ation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------..0 4
b. Includes most of the parts of protocolletter writing, and uses correct punctuation------------------------------------------- 0 3c. Lacks consistent letter layout and correct punctuation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------.0 2d. Disorganizaed or incomplete letter writing layout and incorrect punctuation-------------------------------------------------------.0 1
Headinga. Complete, relevant heading informatfon which includes solicitor's name and address, the date and the employer's nameand address, correct layout, punctuation, and font -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.0 4b. Some irrelevant information, inconsistent heading layout, punctuation and/or font-----------------------------------------------O 3c. Disorganized or incomplete information and/or incorrect punctuation---------------------------------------------------------------0 2d. Lacks relevant information, incomplete heading, and incorrect punctuation-------------------------------------------------- 0 1
Introductory Paragrapha. Begins with a powerful first sentence clearly stating the job that is being solicited------------------------------------------------O 4b. Does not begin with an eye catching introductory sentence and does not clearly state the position solicited----------------'O 3c. Paragraph too wordy and includes irrelevant and counterproductive information--------------------------------------------------0 2d. Position desired is not stated-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 1
Body Paragraphs
a. Mention the skills and experience required for the joh-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 4
b. Skills and experiences are unclear and written in lengthy sentences-----------------------------------------------------------------'-.0 3c. Skills and experiences do not support the career objective------------------------------------------------------------------------------{] 2
d. Skills and experiences are not included------------------------------~----------------------------------------------------------------------O 1
Concluding Paragraph
a. Concludes with a positive statement, establishes contact, and indicates follow up after a certain time------------------------D 4
b. Does not clearly establish contact and does not indica te possible follow up---::.------------------------------------------------ .o 3c. Paragraph too wordy and includes irrelevant and counterproductive information-------------------------------------------- 02
d. Does not establish contact and does not indicate follow up after a certain time---------------------------------------------------_.o 1
Total points
Handed in draft(s)Grade
LliJLEftJ
Date[IJ-[IJ-OIJ]
Signature
mm dd year
Cover Letter RubricFirst Draft
[IJ-[IJ-DIDSecond Draft Final Draft
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University of tbe Sacred HeartCenter for Language Development Across the Disciplines
Rubric for Résumé
11First last name Second last name Name
Evaluated by:Student Number
ITJJ -rn-ITIIJProfessor
Evaluation datern-rn-ITIJJmm dd year
CRITERIA: 4 = Excellent
Course code
ITJJ -ITJJ -rnComments
3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Needs ImprovementHeading and Résumé Layouta. Complete, relevant information, consistent layout and font, heading includes name, address, telephone, and e-mail-----'O 4b. Some irrelevant information, inconsistent layout, heading, andlor font--------------------------------------------------------------.0 3c. Disorganized or incomplete inforrnation----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.o 2d. Extensive résumé-lacks relevant inforrnation, incomplete heading-------------------------------------------------------------------.0 1
Career (Job) Objectivea. Simple but effective career obiective stating the job that is being solicited---------------------------------------------- 0 4b. Career obiective is too long and does not clearly state the position being solicited------------------------------------------------O 3c. Statement includes irrelevant and counterproductive information---------------------------------------------------------------------.0 2d. Position desired is not stated-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 1
Educationa. Complete educational background including degree, major and minor, date, seminars, and awards in perfectchronological order----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 4b. Some educational background details missing or incorrect, some discrepancies in chronological order----------------------O 3c. Lacks consistent chronological order, some inforrnation missing or incomplete---------------------------------------------------{] 2d. Incorrect chronological order and/or irrelevant educational background inforrnation---------------------------------------------O 1
Employment Historya. Written sequentially, beginning with the most recent job supporting the career objective, includes company name, yearof employment, position, and responsibilities starting with impressive action words-------------------------------------------------o 4b.Written sequentially, beginning with the most recent job, but does not support the career objective, includes companyname, year of employment and position. Responsibilities may be phrased incorrectly-----------------------------------------------O 3c. Not written sequentially, beginning with the most recentjob; does not support the career objective or does not includecompany name, year of employment, position andlor responsibilities-------------------------------------------------------------------.0 2d. Not written sequentially, beginning with the most recent job; does not support the career objective, has incompleteemployment history andlor weak statements regarding position and responsibilities---------------------------------------- 0 1
Skills/Qualifications
a. Simple, short direct phrases that present a clear picture of the candidate's abilities-----------------~-----------------------------O 4
b. Qualifications unclear, written in incorrect order andlor lengthy sentences---------------------------------------------------------0 3
c. Skills/qualifications not expressed correctly------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 2
d. Skill siqualifi cati ons not ine1uded --------------------------------------------------------------~-----------------------------------------------O 1
Total pointsHanded in draft(s)
GradeCliJ~
Daterrr-rrr-o I I Imm dd year
ITJ -ITJ -ITITI
Signature
Résumé Rubric
11First Draft Second Draft Final Draft
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Rubric for Oral Presentations - Simulations11
First last name Second last name
Student Number[TI] -[TI -LITIJ
Professor
Course code[ITJ-[ITJ
Evaluation date
OJ -OJ -ITIJJddmm year
ExcellentCRITERIA:A. Verbal Language:
1. Clear, concise, precise -----------------------------------------------------0 42. Fluencv----------------------------------------------------------------------.0 43. Pronunciation, articu1ation-------------------------------------------------0 44. Atmronriate vocabularv----------------------------------------------O 45. Correct use of the language----------------------------------------------D 4
University ofthe Sacred HeartCenter for Language Development Across the DisciplinesRubric for Oral Presentations - Simulation of Interview
Second last name Namer-~~'-.--.-r~-.-.-'-~29803
First last name
Student Number
ITIJ -LO-ITIIJProfessor
Course & section Evaluation date
ITIJ -DTI -LO LO-LO-ITIIJmm dd year
CRITERIA: ExcellentA. Verbal Language: 4
l. Clear, concise. precise -----------------------------------------------------0 42. Fluencv----------------------------------------------------------------------.[] 43. Pronunciation. articulation--------------~---------------------------------D 44. Anoronriate vocabu1arv----------------------------------------------------0 45. Correct use of language------------------------------------------------ O 4
B.Dress Code:
6. Dressed aoorooriatelv------------------------------------------------- O 47. Professional hairstv1e---------------------------------------------------- O 48. Professional shoes---------· ------------------------------------------------ O 49. Trirnrned nails-------------- -----------------------------------------------0 4
10. Sparse perfume/cologne, ke-up/lirnited jewelry-------------------- O 4
C. Delivery11.Clarity, projectíon---------- ·--------------------------------------------0412. Emphasis. volurne-------------------------------------------------------------0 413.Rate. rhvthm. na '"es------------------------------------------------------- 0414. Controlled, calm v ~e----------------------------------------------------O 4
D. Body language15. Correct oosture-------------------------------------------------------------{] 416. Facial exnressions I gestures---------------------------------------------O 417. Eve contact- ----------------------------------------------------------------0 418. Poise------------------------ -----------------------------------------------0 419. Movement----------------- -----------------------------------------------0 420. Firm handshake------------------------------------------------------------0 4
E. Performance21. Greeting---------------------------------------------------------------------0 422. Good Listener---------------------------------------------·.----------------.[J 423. Positive dialogue and attitude---------------------------- ----------------0 424. Content knowledge (Spoke of things he/she knows & sold
himself/herself well)----------------------------------------------------------0 425.Convincing/effective role play-------------------------------------------O 4
Evaluation Grade Date
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Evaluated by:
Needs
Good Fair Improvernent3 2 1
03 02 0103 02 0103 02 0103 02 DI03 02 01
03 02 0103 02 0103 02 0103 02 0103 02 01
03 02 0103 02 0103 02 0103 02 01
03 02 0103 02 0103 02 0103 02 0103 02 0103 02 01
03 02 0103 02 0103 02 DI
03 02 DI03 02 DI
SignatureVisit to the Center for Pre -VideoRecording:
Oral Rubric:
mm dd year
DJ-DJ-ITIJ]mm dd year
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Hoja de Evaluación de las Presentaciones Orales
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Apellido materno
Número de estudiante
ITD -[]J -ITITJProfesor
Código de curso
ITD -ITD -[]JCRITERIOS:
Nombre
Evaluado por:
Fecha de evaluación
[]J -[]J -ITITJdd mm año
Debe mejorar Regular Bien Excelente
A. Lenguaje verbal:
1. Claro, sencillo y preciso-------------------------------------------------------0 1
6. Concordancia nominal------------------------------------------- O 17. Concordancia verbal--------------------------------------------- O 1
C. Estructura y léxico
8. Introducción ----------------------------------------------------- O 19. Desarrollo ----------------------------------------------------- O 110. Conclusión ----------------------------------------------------- O 111. Uso de vocabulario--------------------------------------------- O 1
D. Formación técnica (A)
12. Colores ----------------------------------------------------- O 113. Estilo ----------------------------------------------------- O 114. Tamaño ----------------------------------------------------- O 115. Uso de viñetas--------------------------------------------------- O 1
E. Formación técnica (B)
16. Regla 7x7 ----------------------------------------------------- O 117. Información legible--------------------------------------------- O 118. Uso correcto de espacios-------------------------------------- O 1
