Coursework Assignments

Pathway 3 Module 3
Major Situation-Problem-Solution-Evaluation Assignments

TASK:

You may choose any academic topic to complete your Major Situation-Problem-Solution-
Evaluation. Have your topic approved by your teacher. If you do not have a topic approved, one
of the following topics will be assigned to you:

1) Globalization
2) Crime
3) Cheating

CONTENT REQUIREMENTS:

Below are the writing objectives that must be included based on pages 158-161 in your class textbook:
• Show the situation that lead to the problem you have chosen
• Compare and contrast multiple solutions of topic chosen
• Evaluate which solution is best throughout the essay
• Contextualize the subject matter by setting a limitation, ex. A geographical place, historical time
or social context
• Include all 3 required sections of an essay (introduction, body and conclusion)
• Use appropriate evaluation and connection language (p. 159)

Important information for receiving your Pathway 3 certificate - Along with other certificate
requirements, you must meet the coursework requirement below:

PATHWAY ILAC Class Coursework Requirement

Pathway 3.1/3.4 75%

See the next page for Pathway 3 Coursework Assignment Guidelines.

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Pathway 3 Assignment Guidelines

Section 1
Long Research Essay (30%)
• 1000 – 1200 words + reference list
• Include word count on the last page
• Typed in APA citation format

Speaking Assessments x 2 (10%)

• Formal or Informal Assessments
• Possible speaking tasks can include: Spot Presentations, Oral Summaries, Partner or Group Discussions,
Interviews, Debates, Seminars or Panel Discussions

Vocabulary Quiz (5%)

• assesses academic-level vocabulary and language use

Participation (5%)
• complete assignments
• participate in class tasks (online + offline) and discussions

Section 2
PowerPoint Presentation (20%)
• Topic may be the same as the long research essay
• All topics must be approved in advance
• 7 – 10 minutes – students can use PowerPoint, if they would like
• Maximum 10 – 12 slides including citations
• Must include visuals, no videos and all visuals must be cited in APA format
• Must include a bibliography as the last slide

Writing Task (15%)

• 400 – 500 words
• Include word count on the last page
• Can be written as an offline assignment
• Writing structure based on course textbook

Speaking Assessments x 1 (5%)

o Formal or Informal Assessments
o Possible speaking tasks can include: Spot Presentations, Oral Summaries, Partner or Group Discussions,
Interviews, Debates, Seminars or Panel Discussions

Vocabulary Quiz (5%)

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o assesses academic-level vocabulary and language use

Participation (5%)
o complete assignments
o participate in class tasks (online + offline) and discussions

GUIDELINES FOR ALL RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS

• NO Wikipedia, about.com, or anthology type websites permitted
• NO translated material; sources must be in English
• Multiple source formats required (books, journals, articles, etc.)
o print sources must be available for review, if requested by the teacher
o maximum 3 non-news or non-government websites

MARKING (see ILAC Pathway Rubrics for more details):

Your essay will be marked according to the following:
• Format (APA format, in-text citations, Bibliography)
• Content (logical arguments, critical thinking, support of claims)
• Structure (style, sentences, paragraphs, essay)
• Coherence/Cohesion (logical division of ideas, discourse markers, transitions)
• Task Achievement

Your presentation will be marked according to the following:

• Delivery (voice, body language, professionalism)
• Research and Citation (APA format, style, citations)
• Content (logical arguments, critical thinking)
• Design (image use, colour, font, etc.)
• Participation and Preparation (attendance, cell phone use, questioning, etc.)

ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSIONS
• Files must be typed and saved with your name, and types of essay as the file name (ex. Henry
Sanders Compare and Contrast Essay)
• Files must be .doc format only
• Email only one file as an attachment to the teacher

GRADING GUIDELINES
• For a complete list of guidelines, see the course policies document or www.ilac.com
• Late submissions are penalized 10% every 24 hours they are late
• Plagiarism will be reported to the academic department, and may result in a score of zero (0)
• If the essay is under or over the specified word count, deductions may be applied
• Deadlines are strictly enforced as to provide sufficient grading time

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