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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of

the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the


Assessment in making presentations: How it works best Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

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on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ questions. At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end of a two-year course of English, formative and summative decisions are made. This is done due to the fact that both kinds of assessment are concerned with students’ progress and achievements. The final exam takes place in the same physical environment, so students are equal in demonstrating their abilities and skills. Such personal attributes as ‘age, nationality, resident status, length of residence, native language and level and type of general education’ (Bachman & Palmer, 2010, p. 41) are not taken into


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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained

and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ).

find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ questions. At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end of a two-year course of English, formative and summative decisions are made. This is done due to the fact that both kinds of assessment are concerned with students’ progress and achievements. The final exam takes place in the same physical environment, so students are equal in demonstrating their abilities and skills. Such personal attributes as ‘age, nationality, resident status, length of residence, native language and level and type of general education’ (Bachman & Palmer, 2010, p. 41) are not taken into account since they are very similar to all students. Examiners also assume that students possess the same topical knowledge, being students of economics and finance. All examiners are qualified and have sufficient training for testing and generally possess teaching experience.

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2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the

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course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ questions. At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end of a two-year course of English, formative and summative decisions are made. This is done due to the


Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ questions. At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end of a two-year course of English, formative and summative decisions are made. This is done due to the fact that both kinds of assessment are concerned with students’ progress and achievements. The final exam takes place in the same physical environment, so students are equal in demonstrating their abilities and skills. Such personal attributes as ‘age, nationality, resident status, length of residence, native language and level and type of general education’ (Bachman & Palmer, 2010, p. 41) are not taken into account since they are very similar to all students. Examiners also assume that students possess the same topical knowledge, being students of economics and finance. All examiners are qualified and have sufficient training for testing and generally possess teaching experience.

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of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ questions. At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end of a two-year course of English, formative and summative decisions are made. This is done due to the fact that both kinds of assessment are concerned with students’ progress and achievements. The final exam takes place in the same physical environment, so students are equal in demonstrating their abilities and skills. Such personal attributes as ‘age, nationality, resident status, length of residence, native language and level and type of general education’ (Bachman & Palmer, 2010, p. 41) are not taken into account since they are very similar to all students. Examiners also assume that students possess the same topical knowledge, being students of economics and finance. All examiners are qualified and have sufficient training for testing and generally possess teaching experience.

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Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

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The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] 12


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1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals

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from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching


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How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

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The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] 12


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[Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

[Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ).

The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education 2 Course description ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s proThe International College of Economics and Finance gramme) and career: to conduct research and formu(ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research Univerlate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to sity-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works explain them to others. Good presentation skills are on a joint external programme of the University of viewed in this course as an ability to organise points London. In order to be admitted to the University of so that the audience will find it easy to follow the London, at the end of the 1st academic year students students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to


Assessment in making pres-

Assessment in making presentations:

entations:

How it works best

How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

[Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feed-

Assessment in making pres-

back in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the

entations:

programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching meth-

How it works best

ods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given.

Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and,

1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learn[Insert Velikaya.jpg here] 12


Assessment in making presentations: How it works best

National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ).

The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education 2 Course description ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s proThe International College of Economics and Finance gramme) and career: to conduct research and formu(ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research Univerlate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to sity-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works explain them to others. Good presentation skills are on a joint external programme of the University of viewed in this course as an ability to organise points London. In order to be admitted to the University of so that the audience will find it easy to follow the London, at the end of the 1st academic year students students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent keep the audience listening and to answer the audiuser’. The focus of this English language programme ences’ questions. is students’ academic skills development, which is At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end supplemented by vocabulary and grammar developof a two-year course of English, formative and summent in the course of General English, business skills mative decisions are made. This is done due to the development in the course of Business English and fact that both kinds of assessment are concerned with basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the students’ progress and achievements.


Assessment in making pres-

Assessment in making presentations:

entations:

How it works best

How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

[Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feed-

Assessment in making pres-

back in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the

entations:

programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching meth-

How it works best

ods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

1 Introduction Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and,

Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communi-


Assessment in making presentations: How it works best Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development


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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ questions. At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end of a two-year course of English, formative and summative decisions are made. This is done due to the fact that both kinds of assessment are concerned with students’ progress and achievements. The final exam takes place in the same physical environment, so students are equal in demonstrating their abilities and skills. Such personal attributes as ‘age, nationality, resident status, length of residence, native language and level and type of general education’ (Bachman & Palmer, 2010, p. 41) are not taken into account since they are very similar to all students. Examiners also assume that students possess the same topical knowledge, being students of economics and finance. All examiners are qualified and have sufficient training for testing and generally possess teaching experience.

2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum 2.1 Course objective

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best Elena Velikaya,

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National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development


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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ questions. At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end of a two-year course of English, formative and summative decisions are made. This is done due to the fact that both kinds of assessment are concerned with students’ progress and achievements. The final exam takes place in the same physical environment, so students are equal in demonstrating their abilities and skills. Such personal attributes as ‘age, nationality, resident status, length of residence, native language and level and type of general education’ (Bachman & Palmer, 2010, p. 41) are not taken into account since they are very similar to all students. Examiners also assume that students possess the same topical knowledge, being students of economics and finance. All examiners are qualified and have sufficient training for testing and generally possess teaching experience.

2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum 2.1 Course objective

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning

Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary

sity-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

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materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ).


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Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

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2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the

Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ questions. At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end of a two-year course of English, formative and summative decisions are made. This is done due to the


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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best

Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in

stract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] 12


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Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best

Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in

stract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] 12


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National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

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stract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations,

Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best

Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in

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Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

Assessment in making presentations: How it works best

stract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exer

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stract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exer

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National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

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stract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations,

Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

How it works best Elena Velikaya,

How

Assessment in making presentations: How it works best

Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in

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Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

Assessment in making presentations: How it works best

stract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exer

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National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

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course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ).

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National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development


stract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru

How it works best Elena Velikaya,

1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course.

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best

Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ).

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National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discus-

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of

the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of

the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of

the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the


Assessment in making presentations: How it works best Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

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Assessment in making presentations: How it works best [Insert Velikaya.jpg here] Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of

the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discussions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the

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Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru


Assessment in making presentations: How it works best Elena Velikaya, National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development

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National Research University-Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia E-mail: evelikaya@hse.ru Abstract The article reports on a study of the role of assessment and feedback in making presentations. It first gives a brief overview of the programme and course outline, then looks at the teaching methods used and theory of assessment and, finally, provides results of assessment of almost 100 presentations with one sample analysed in detail. The criteria specifically developed for the course will also be given. Keywords: assessment, feedback, oral presentations, tertiary level, EAP, course development 1 Introduction Oral presentations have become an increasingly important feature of higher education, and developing abilities in this area can be significant for students’ academic success at the tertiary level. Mastery of the skill of giving presentations can help students to communicate ideas, and knowledge they possess and present results of their research to professionals from their field of the study. It can teach them to give talks at seminars and conferences within their learning environment, and to participate in different discus-

sions in the workplace in future. This academic skill is both relevant for studying for a Bachelor degree and Master degree and for a future researcher or executive. This paper aims to present the programme of the course, teaching and research methodology, discuss the results obtained and suggest improvements to the course. 2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speak-


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of Band 6, which defines a student as a ‘competent user’. The focus of this English language programme is students’ academic skills development, which is supplemented by vocabulary and grammar development in the course of General English, business skills development in the course of Business English and basic issues and problem solving in Economics in the course of ESP. The programme is accomplished on the basis of authentic course books and supplementary materials which have been developed to optimise the teaching process. Among these are grammar tests prepared in the format of multiple choice exercises and grammar in context; a variety of tasks for speaking skills development; training materials for academic reading developed in the IELTS exam format (Velikaya, 2008, p. 268 ). The 2nd-year course in the English language programme is aimed to revise, expand and develop the academic skills outlined in the 1st-year syllabus. The purpose of it is to equip students with the skills necessary for their future studies in higher education ((3rd and 4th year at the College and Master’s programme) and career: to conduct research and formulate their own ideas, to clarify them and to be able to explain them to others. Good presentation skills are viewed in this course as an ability to organise points so that the audience will find it easy to follow the students’ argumentation and an ability to deliver a presentation in an interesting and engaging way, to keep the audience listening and to answer the audiences’ questions. At the final exam, which ICEF students take at the end of a two-year course of English, formative and summative decisions are made. This is done due to the fact that both kinds of assessment are concerned with students’ progress and achievements. The final exam takes place in the same physical environment, so students are equal in demonstrating their abilities and skills. Such personal attributes as ‘age, nationality, resident status, length of residence, native language and level and type of general education’ (Bachman & Palmer, 2010, p. 41) are not taken into account since they are very similar to all students. Examiners also assume that students possess the same topical knowledge, being students of economics and finance. All examiners are qualified and have sufficient training for testing and generally possess teaching experience.

2 Course description The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) – a faculty of the National Research University-Higher School of Economics in Moscow – works on a joint external programme of the University of London. In order to be admitted to the University of London, at the end of the 1st academic year students must take and pass the IELTS exam with the minimum 2.1 Course objective

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