CHETS432: TRACK SPECIALIZATION 2 SYNOPTIC ACTIVITY

Objective: The purpose of this reporting activity is to assess your ability to research, analyze, and communicate information
effectively, both in written and oral formats. This exercise is designed to enhance your skills in presenting information clearly and
concisely, catering to different communication mediums. Reminder: this activity will cover 25% of your midterm average.

I. WRITTEN REPORT INSTRUCTIONS:

A. Topic Selection: (25%)

 You will be given a topic by your instructor.

 Ensure to have in-depth research and analysis of the topic assigned to you.
B. Report Structure: (25%)

 Title Page: Include a clear and informative title, your name, date, and any other relevant details.
 Executive Summary: Provide a concise overview of the report's key findings and recommendations.
 Introduction: Clearly introduce the topic, its significance, and the objectives of the report.
 Body: Organize the report into logical sections, presenting your research, analysis, and findings coherently.
 Conclusion: Summarize the main points and provide any conclusions drawn from the analysis.
 Recommendations: If applicable, suggest actionable recommendations based on your findings.
 References: Include a comprehensive list of sources cited in the report.
C. Formatting and Style: (25%)

 Use a professional and consistent formatting style (IEEE format).

 Use letter size bond paper and fastened in a white folder
 Ensure proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
 Use clear and concise language, avoiding jargon that may be unclear to a general audience.
D. Submission: (25%)
  Submit the written report (places in a clean white folder) by February 29, 2024 no later than 5:30 PM. Must be submitted to
me directly. Failure of submission on time and failure to follow the prescribed format will automatically be rated as
1.0.
II. ORAL PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS (Live Virtual Presentation)

A. Preparation:

 Prepare a visually engaging presentation with slides (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva).
 Practice your presentation multiple times to ensure fluency and adherence to time constraints.
 Anticipate questions from the audience and prepare well-thought-out responses.
B. Presentation Structure:

 Introduction: Clearly introduce the topic and set the stage for your presentation.
 Context: Provide background information to ensure the audience understands the significance of the topic.
 Main Points: Present the key findings, insights, and analysis from your written report.
 Visual Aids: Use slides to visually support your points (charts, graphs, images).
 Conclusion: Summarize the main points and reinforce the key takeaways.
 Q&A Session: Open the floor for questions from the audience.
C. Delivery:

 Maintain eye contact and engage with the audience.

 Speak clearly, audibly, and at a moderate pace.
 Practice good body language and gestures to enhance communication.
D. Evaluation:

 You will be assessed on content, clarity, engagement, and the ability to respond to questions effectively.
 Your presentation should not exceed [Specify Time Limit – enough for 1 session (1 hour, 30 minutes)].
E. Presentation Date:

 The oral presentation will take place on [please refer to schedule of activity]
 Be prepared to share your screen for the visual aids.
 Attend the oral presentation session as scheduled. Members who are absent during their scheduled presentation will not be given
credit.

III.FINAL SYNOPTIC ACTIVITY (ADVERTISEMENT / INFORMATION DRIVE VIDEO: SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING)

Instruction: With your assigned topic, create a simple but sustainable packaging design advertisement. market your packaging
design as if presenting to a possible sponsor. Presentation must include the raw/base materials of your product, product
specification, and design.
Date of Presentation: See schedule of activity. Failure to present on assigned date will automatically be rated as 1.0 on your
project.

Needs Improvement
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Inadequate (0)
(1)
exhibits exceptional creativity and
displays a high level of lacks creativity or
originality, demonstrating a is creative and somewhat
creativity and originality, originality, relying on is uninspired and lacks
Creativity & unique approach to the theme. original, with elements that
incorporating interesting and generic elements any creative or original
Originality Innovative elements are contribute to the overall
unique elements related to the without much elements.
incorporated, enhancing the theme.
theme. innovation.
overall visual impact.
displays an exceptional attention shows a good attention to has some attention to lacks attention to has minimal attention to
Attention to to detail, with intricate and finely detail, with well-crafted detail, but there are areas detail, with noticeable detail, with significant
Detail crafted elements that contribute to elements that enhance the where improvements could oversights in oversights in
the overall realism. overall appearance. be made. craftsmanship. craftsmanship.
lacks a polished
presented in a highly organized well-presented, with a generally presented adequately, but presentation, with is poorly presented, with
and visually appealing manner. organized and visually there may be some issues noticeable significant
Presentation &
Neatness and cleanliness appealing layout. Neatness is with organization or visual disorganization or disorganization and a
Neatness
contribute to the overall maintained throughout the appeal. Neatness is visual clutter. lack of visual appeal.
professionalism of the project. project. satisfactory. Neatness is Neatness is neglected.
compromised.
includes most key elements of lacks several key missing essential key
successfully incorporates all key includes some key
an industrial plant, with a good elements of an elements of an industrial
Incorporation of elements of an industrial plant, elements of an industrial
representation of structures, industrial plant, plant, resulting in an
Key Elements including structures, machinery, plant, but there are notable
machinery, and other relevant affecting the overall incomplete
and other relevant components. omissions or oversights.
components. representation. representation.
 GROUP MEMBERS TOPIC DATE OF REPORTING

GROUP 1: PART II.A: PACKAGING MATERIALS

AND COMPONENTS (GLASS
1. NAMOC PACKAGING)
2. ABAYAN A. Introduction
B. Advantages and disadvantages
3. ENOC C. Glass manufacture
D. Forming glass container
E. Annealing
F. Surface Coating
G. Inspection
H. Tolerances
I. Container Design
J. Decoration & labelling
K. Other glass-making processes

GROUP 2: PART II.B: PACKAGING MATERIALS

AND COMPONENTS (RIGID METAL
1. JORDAN PACKAGING)
2. ALBINO A. Introduction
B. Raw materials
3. RUBI C. Manufacture
D. Metal closures
E. Cost/performance comparison
F. Container Specifications
G. Decorating processes
H. Environmental overview

GROUP 3: PART II.C: PACKAGING MATERIALS

AND COMPONENTS (ALUMINIUM FOIL
1. MONDEJAR PACKAGING)
2. FLORES A. Introduction
B. Processing
3. DEGOLLACION C. Production
D. Foil finishes, coatings, and lacquers
E. Printing and embossing
F. Using aluminium foil as a laminate

GROUP 4: PART II.D: PACKAGING MATERIALS

AND COMPONENTS (PAPER AND
1. ANOR PAPERBOARD PACKAGING)
2. PASASADABA A. Introduction
B. Properties
3. SOCOBOS C. Raw Materials
D. Pulping process
E. Post-pulping treatment of fibres to
improve performance
F. The manufacture of paper and
paperboard
G. Conversion processes for paper
(<250 gsm)
H. Conversion processes for paperboard
(>250 gsm)

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY: FEBRUARY

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
 1 Topic 1: Intro to Packaging Process and Technology
6 Topic 1: Intro to Packaging Process and no
8 Seatwork; Group Activity
Technology class

13 Topic 2: Fundamentals of Packaging 15 Topic 2: Fundamentals of Packaging

20 PRELIM EXAM (Topic 1 & Topic 2) 21 Group 1 Reporting, Topic 3: Glass Packaging
29 Submission of Synoptic Assessment Group Report
27 Unit quiz (Topic 3)
(ftf); RL Room

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY: MARCH

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

5 Group 2 Reporting, Topic 4: Rigid Metal

7 Unit quiz (topic 4)
Packaging
12 Group 3 Reporting, Topic 5: Aluminium Foil 14 Group 4 Reporting, Topic 6: Paper and Paperboard
Packaging Packaging
19 MIDTERM EXAM (Topic 1-6) 21

26 Unit quiz (topics 5-6) 28 NO CLASS (HOLY WEEK)

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY: APRIL

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
2 Topic 7: Corrugated Board Packaging 4 Unit quiz - topic 7

9 Topic 8: Packaging Closures 11 Topic 8: Packaging Closures

16 Topic 9: Adhesives for Packaging 18 Unit quiz: Topic 7 - 9

23 Group Work/Seatwork 25 PREFINAL EXAM (TOPIC 7 - 9)

 30 Topic 10: Labels for Packaging

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY: MAY

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
2 Topic 11: Packaging Processes

7 Unit quiz (Topics 10-11) 9 Presentation of Final Project (Groups 1 & 3)

14 Presentation of Final Project (Groups 2 & 4) 16 REFRESHER

21 FINAL EXAM (TOPICS 1 - 11) 23

28 30

*Note: Schedule of activity are subjected to changes in the future.