Final Project: Show & Tell Integration
Welcome
Welcome to the culminating experience of Business English II - your final project that demonstrates comprehensive business English skills through a “Show & Tell” approach. This capstone project synthesizes all the knowledge, skills, and specialized vocabulary you’ve developed throughout the five course units, preparing you for real-world professional communication scenarios.
Our Topic: The Job Search
You will work in teams to create both a professional business presentation and a comprehensive written report exploring an aspect of “The Job Search”—a topic immediately relevant as you prepare to enter the professional world.
Your project will mirror the dual communication formats (spoken and written) frequently required in international business environments while addressing practical challenges you’ll face in finding meaningful employment. The predetermined focus on job search strategies ensures your research serves double duty: demonstrating your business English competency while building knowledge you’ll apply in your immediate career transition.
Project Components
The final project consists of four interconnected components that demonstrate different aspects of your business English competency:
The “Show” Component: Business Presentation
- Professional presentation slides (8-10 slides)
- Recorded presentation delivery (8-12 minutes)
- Focus on actionable job search strategies and practical recommendations
The “Tell” Component: Comprehensive Report
- Written business report (~1500 words)
- In-depth analysis of job search subtopic with proper citations
- Professional document demonstrating specialized vocabulary
The Integration Component: Peer Evaluation (Optional but recommended)
- Peer evaluations using provided rubrics
- Constructive feedback demonstrating critical analysis skills
- Can invite colleagues, mentors, or professional contacts to evaluate your work
Learning Integration
This project integrates learning objectives from all five units.
| Unit | Description |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Communication & Ethics | Professional email and presentation skills and ethics and integrity in business |
| Unit 2: Legal & Financial Frameworks | Navigating contracts, financial statements and international regulations |
| Unit 3: Production & Quality Processes | Specifications, production management, and quality management systems |
| Unit 4: People & Relationships | Intercultural competency and teamwork, corporate communications and crisis management, professional development |
| Unit 5: Global Business & Technologies | More business documents, technology quick start guides, and business innovation terminology and the future of work |
Project Timeline
Weeks 16-18
- Week 16: Subtopic selection and approval
- Week 17: Research, content development, and project finalization
- Week 18: Peer evaluation and final reflections
Success Criteria
Your success will be measured across five key areas:
- Content Quality: Depth of research and analysis
- Language Proficiency: Use of specialized business vocabulary
- Professional Presentation: Visual design and delivery skills
- Collaborative Skills: Effective teamwork and peer evaluation
- Integration: Synthesis of course concepts and real-world application
Using This Project for Professional Development
- Portfolio-Quality Materials that demonstrate business English competency while serving as practical resources
- Transferable Skills - Research, analysis, and presentation skills are used in every business context
- Immediate Application: This project creates knowledge and materials you can use immediately
- Collaborative Experience that helps you continue building on your ability to organize and coordinate
This final project represents your opportunity to showcase the professional communication skills that will serve you throughout your career as a translator, interpreter, or business communication specialist.
📥 Download this Content
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🤖 GAI Study Prompts
Copy the downloaded content and try it with these prompts:
- “Help me understand how to integrate concepts from all 5 units in a job search-focused project”
- “Create a timeline for completing this project effectively over 3 weeks (Weeks 16-18)”
- “What are the key differences between the ‘Show’ and ‘Tell’ components and how do they complement each other?”
- “Generate subtopic ideas within ‘The Job Search’ theme that would work well for this project”
- “How can I ensure my job search project demonstrates professional communication competency?”
Ready to begin? Start with the Final Project Introduction to understand the project’s Show & Tell purpose and approach.