ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND ASSESSMENT

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OUMH2203
ENGLISH FOR WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
MAY 2013
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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module
for the course.
2. Answer in English.
3. Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for
preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point
Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing.
4. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. The number of
words should be shown at the end of your assignment. Do not copy the assignment question and
instructions to your answer.
5. You must submit your assignment ON-LINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on
the procedures to submit your assignment on-line. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted
assignment for personal reference.
6. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file.
7. Your assignment must be submitted between 09th July 17th July 2013. Submission after 17th
July 2013 will NOT be accepted.
8. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment.
You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own.

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PENILAIAN / EVALUATION
This assignment accounts for 40% of the marks for the course mentioned and shall be
assessed based on the Rubrics / Answer Scheme.
You would be informed of the assignment mark before the Final Semester Examination
commences.
PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION
Warning : The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If
plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows:

Assignments with 10 - 30 % overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total marks
scored.
Assignments with 31 - 50 % overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total marks
scored.
Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others: Zero mark would be given.

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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to develop the learners ability to organize information
and write a good report.
QUESTION
The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live,
communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical
problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages of mobile phones?
As the Manager of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, you are asked to write an
analysis report to your Director explaining the above scenario.
Your report should have the following criteria:
(a)

INTRODUCTION
- Presents the purpose of your report and describe your proposal or suggest
action that needs to be taken;

(b)

BODY
- Describes the present situation, identify the problems at least FOUR (4);
- In this section you can also describe the need for changes, or describe any costs
involved and/or expected benefits; (IF Any), and

(c)

CONCLUSION
- Evaluate changes and provide recommendations.

In writing your report, try to be as detailed as you can, by giving in-depth descriptions of
the problems and recommendations.
Please include the survey questions in your appendix. (If any)
[Total: 40 marks]

Assignment Guidelines (Content and Scoring)

COURSE CODE : OUMH2203
SEMESTER : MAY 2013
CATEGORY

WEIGHT
0
No introduction.

LOW
1
There is no clear
introduction to the main
topic or structure of the
paper.

FAIR
2
The introduction states
the main topic, but does
not adequately preview
the structure of the
paper nor is it
particularly inviting to
the reader.

ABOVE AVERAGE
3
The introduction
clearly states the main
topic and previews the
structure of the paper,
but is not particularly
inviting to the reader.

EXCELLENT
4
The introduction is
inviting, states the main
topic and previews the
structure of the paper.

MARKS

INTRODUCTION

CONTENT

The main idea is not

mentioned.

The main idea is not

clear. There is a
seemingly random
collection of
information.

The main idea is

somewhat clear but
there is a need for more
supporting information.

The main idea is clear

but the supporting
information is general.

There is one clear, wellfocused topic. Main idea

stands out and is
supported by detailed
information.

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CONCLUSION

1.5

No conclusion.

There is no clear
conclusion, the paper
just ends.

The conclusion is
recognizable, but does
not tie up several loose
ends.

The conclusion is
recognizable and ties
up almost all the loose
ends.

The conclusion is strong

and leaves the reader
with a feeling that they
understand what the
writer is "getting at."

ORGANISATION

No details.

Many details are not in

a logical or expected
order. There is little
sense that the writing is
organised.

Some details are not in

a logical or expected
order, and this distracts
the reader.

Details are placed in a

logical order, but the
way in which they are
presented/ introduced
sometimes makes the
writing less
interesting.

Details are placed in a

logical order and the
way they are presented
effectively keeps the
interest of the reader.

LANGUAGE/
GRAMMAR

1.5

Writer makes more

than 5 errors in
grammar or spelling
that distracts the
reader from the
content.

Writer makes more than

4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.

Writer makes 3-4 errors

in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader
from the content.

Writer makes 1-2

errors in grammar or
spelling that distract
the reader from the
content.

Writer makes no errors

in grammar or spelling
that distracts the reader
from the content.
TOTAL

40

STUDENT GUIDE
1.

There should be a very systematic exploration of the topic.

2.

The discussion should be thorough and enough to support your stand.

3.

Your chain of thoughts must not be faulty and all your paragraphs should be
coherent.

4.

Your opinion must be supported by your reading and previous research.

5.

You must not forget to acknowledge your sources and please abide by the right way
of acknowledging using the APA style.