Media ethics

Oral assessment:

Individual presentation

Dos

Maximum time: 1.5 min to 2 min Spend 5 min on drafting the notes and another 5 min on

practising Well organized ideas written on the note cards Smart and casual Criteria:

accurate pronunciation Loud voice projection Systematic organization of ideas Enough input of ideas for subsequent discussion

Don’ts

Exceed the two minutes’ limit Soft, mumbled voice Add in personal examples Write lengthy sentences on the note card Read from the note card

Greeting

Wear a smile Be polite and look at the audience (not the

examiners) Mind your body language: try to show you

are enjoying your presentation Take a deep breath and start: Good afternoon everybody

Introduction

Study the title, the first paragraph and last paragraph

Take out adjectives in the last paragraph Form rhetorical question Quote the present scenario State the heading of the passage

Example Rhetorical question

Have you ever felt upset or annoyed by the sensational news reports and indecent pictures in the mass media?

Present scenario Nowadays it seems that there is an obvious deterio

ration in the quality of news and apparently it has a strong negative impact on us already.

State the heading of the passage I have just read an article, entitled “Moral standar

ds in the press” which may offer us some insight towards the issue.

OrganizationProblem / Issue News reporters are no longer as professional as

they used to be. For example:Reasons/ Cause N/A

Course/ What happens? N/A

Effects Feel annoyed, doing harm and injustice to the people involved, affects society, pollute the minds of the young……; professionalism of reporters is compromised

Suggestions The media adopts stricter guidelines for reporters and their companies.

What would happen if ..? N/A

Personal opinions Prevent deterioration in the quality of news

Linking words (1) Problem:

First, let’s look into the problem in greater details before we could come up with any suggestions to solve the case.

I am sure all of you would have been aware that … It is obvious that we are now facing a grave

problem. “Apparently a lot of people are complaining that

news reporters are no longer as professional as they used to use. It is not uncommon to see exaggerated news emphasizing violence and sex. Besides, some even include offensive photographs.”

Linking words (2) Reasons / effects/ consequences:

There are three reasons behind the problem.

I have identified three reasons to explain the situation.

Then we can have a look at the reasons.“There are numerous negative impacts

resulting from the problem. First, Then, Finally,….”

Linking words (3)

Suggestions: I am sure the government should … It is about time for the government did something

quick to fix the problem. If the government could do this, that would

happen. Unless the government could do something quick,

there would not be any change observed. “I would suggest the media adopt stricter

guidelines for reporters and their companies to protect the privacy of all individuals.”

Ending

Have a glimpse at the clock or watch. If you have passed the 1.5 min limit, say the following:

That’s what I would like to share today. Thank you