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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM & INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION

Assessment 3: Group Assessment

Subject: Applied Communication Skills 1.2 Subject Code: HKCOY1A

Due date: Friday 29 September 2023 Time allocation: 4 weeks
Marks: 50 Weight: 25%
Examiners: Ms. V Corthing Moderators: Ms. R Erasmus
Ms. I Hall Ms. NO Makapela-Cizikwa
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ANSWER SHEET:

Class group code:

Group:
Lecturer:

Student initials Student surname Student number

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QUESTION 1:
Part A:

1. Identify the chosen graph:

______________________________________________________________
(2)

2. Draw and complete graph:

(7)

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3. Motivate:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
(3)

Part B:

1. ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
(3)

2. ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
(2)

3. ______________________________________________________________
(2)

SUB-TOTAL: 19

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QUESTION 2

A. Perception Analysis

B. Facts and Opinions Analysis

C. Denotation and Connotation Analysis

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 D. Bias and Stereotyping Analysis

E. Add your articles here:

SUB-TOTAL: 24

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RUBRIC:

Criteria Excellent (3) Good (2) Unsatisfactory (1-0) Mark obtained

Selection of The group selects a The group selects a The group’s selected
Written Piece highly relevant and relevant written piece written piece is not
substantial written with some relevant or suitable
piece that offers opportunities for for analysis.
ample opportunities analysis.
for in-depth analysis.

Perception Thoroughly and Adequately analyses Analyses the

Analysis insightfully analyses the author’s author’s perception
the author’s perception and its poorly.
perception, influence on the text.
demonstrating a clear
understanding of its
influence on the text.

Facts and Skillfully distinguishes Mostly distinguishes Struggles to

Opinions between facts and between facts and distinguish between
Analysis opinions, providing a opinions with some facts and opinions.
detailed assessment minor errors or
of their use in the text. omissions

Denotation and Provides a highly Offers a competent Offers a poor

Connotation insightful and analysis of denotative analysis of
Analysis nuanced analysis of and connotative denotation and
denotative and meanings but with connotation.
connotative some minor gaps or
meanings, oversights.
showcasing a deep
understanding of word
choices’ significance.

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Bias and Identifies and critically Identifies bias and Struggles to identify
Stereotyping examines bias and stereotyping in the or analyse bias and
Analysis stereotyping text but with some stereotyping.
effectively, inconsistencies or
demonstrating a missed opportunities
strong grasp of their for analysis.
implications.

Organisation and Presents the analysis, Presents the analysis Presents poorly,
Presentation coherently, logically, reasonably well, with structure and
and persuasively with a logical structure incoherent analysis
exceptional clarity and and clarity, but which needs more
creativity. lacking some attention.
creativity.

Collaboration and Demonstrates Exhibits good Shows

Group Dynamics outstanding collaboration and unsatisfactory
collaboration, and teamwork, with most collaboration,
cohesion among group members leading to a
group members, each actively participating disjointed and
contributing effectively in the analysis. uncoordinated
to the analysis. analysis.

Grammar, Style, The analysis is The analysis is well- The analysis is

and Clarity of impeccably written, written, with minor inadequately written,
Writing with exemplary errors in grammar, and some aspects of
grammar, style, and style, or clarity. grammar, style, or
clarity of expression. clarity need
improvement.

SUB-TOTAL: 24

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TECHNICAL SECTION

1. Students followed all instructions: completed personal details and

submitted to lecturer as was instructed. (2)

2. Students attached articles. (2)

3. Students included two sources and a correct Harvard-style reference

list. (3)

SUB-TOTAL: 7

CALCULATION OF MARKS:

QUESTION 1: ______/ 19

QUESTION 2: ______/24

GENERAL: _____/ 7

TOTAL: ______/ 50

PERCENTAGE: ___________%

DATE: ________________

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LECTURER’S NAME: __________________

LECTURER’S SIGNATURE: ________________