Astana IT University
Department of General Education Sciences
English for Academic Purposes
B1 level
Descriptive Analysis
of an academic article on the topic “IT in Education”
Student: Podskrebkin Sergey
CS-2304
Instructor: Moldir Amanzhol
2023-2024 academic year
Tip for a hook: watch the video “Introduction-Hooking the Audience”
attached in Class materials.
Outline
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Information Technology in Education
Authors: Farideh Hamidi , Maryam Meshkat ,
Maryam Rezaee , Mehdi Jafari
2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187705091
0004370 link
The main topic
The purpose
Integration of information
technology into education,
particularly in underdeveloped
countries like Iran
Explore opportunities of
integrating information
technology into educational
systems
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Provide main/important information only
Provide APA in-text citations if necessary
The puzzle (research gap)
Methodology
No information about data colletion. Это был сбор инфы и обзор литературы
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Findings
Including the importance of IT in education, its potential to enhance learning, and the challenges faced
by developing countries. Specific findings about Iran.
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The contribution to the discipline
Future research
The article contributes to the discipline of
educational technology by highlighting the
importance of integrating IT into education,
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Conclusion
he article does not explicitly identify avenues for future research. However, it indirectly suggests
that further research could explore effective strategies for integrating IT into education in
developing countries.
Conclusion section summarizes main points of the whole research
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Provide APA in-text citations if necessary
References
Hamidi, F., Meshkat, M., Rezaee, M., & Jafari, M. (2011). Information
technology in education. Procedia Computer Science, 3, 369-373.
Rehearse at home
Follow the time limit – 3-4 min
Be ready to answer the possible questions from the audience
Follow the assessment criteria (next slide)
Good luck!
Assessment criteria rubrics
The presentation begins with an introduction including a hook (to interest the audience) and an outline
Provide Reference list of the article in correct APA style
The main topic, the purpose and the puzzle are identified
Methodology is presented
Findings of the article are summarized
Conclusion is identified
Contribution to the discipline is indicated
Future research is identified
Speaker uses a range of grammar appropriately
Adequate vocabulary is used flexibly
Overall appearance (text, font, color, images, no conflicting backgrounds, no spelling mistakes) and organization (organized well,
correct sequence of information, effective use of space). The presentation looks attractive, well-structured, with relevant
supporting images with sources, WITHOUT too much text.
Student speaks with a clear, strong voice, with eye contact with the audience. The manner of presentation is interesting. Speaker uses
correct pronunciation
The presentation is between 3-4 minutes long
Total score
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100
Does the assignment have all the requirements?
Includes all of the items given above and they are done in a superior manner
A (90 -100)
Includes most of the items given above and they are done very well
B (75 – 89)
Includes most of the items given above and they are done in a satisfactory manner
C (60 – 74)
Doesn’t include many of the items given above and they are done below a satisfactory level
D (50 –59)
Many items given above are missing or done poorly
F (49 and below)