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SEMESTER 01

ASSIGNMENT 02

NB: THIS ASSIGNMENT CONTAINS ONE MANDATORY QUESTION

Submit this assignment only if you are registered for Semester 1 in 2024. This l assignment should
be submitted online on the Moodle platform and ensure that it assignment is converted to a
pdf file.
Check that you have uploaded the correct file containing your specific assignment.
The plagiarism form, available on the last page of this tutorial letter, should accompany this
assignment.
The due date for this assignment will be made available to you on the myUnisa landing page
for this module.

QUESTION 1: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

The purpose of this question is to establish whether you know how to write an investigative report.
This requires you to do the necessary preparatory reading so that you can answer the question
adequately.

GUIDELINES

1. It is important that you read Study Units 1 and 3 in the Study Guide and Learning Units 1 and
3 in the Workbook. You may also consult recommended books and related additional
resources to establish a sound understanding of how to write an investigative report, using the
appropriate content, structure, language, and style. Use your resources meaningfully to
create your response. Do not plagiarise.

2. Ensure that the information in the different sections of the report is presented in a logical and
coherent sequence. Provide important and specific details that are readily accessible at any
given time when the report is read.

3. Edit and proofread the report before submission. You should ensure that the report
reflects originality and resourcefulness in providing relevant information that is complete and
concise.

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BACKGROUND

You are the Secretary of the Department of Student Support at the University of Malusi. The Student
Support Committee and the SRC would like to address challenges of drug addiction at the university
and start a community engagement project by assisting students from the neighbouring high schools.
Your department was tasked to investigate possibilities of building a drug rehabilitation centre in one
of the university campuses. Mr Dube, the Chairperson of the Student Support Committee, requested
you to investigate possibilities of building the rehabilitation centre at one of the campuses and how it
would benefit university students and those from the neighbouring schools. The report should be
submitted on 30 May 2024.

INSTRUCTIONS

Write an investigative report in which you investigate the possibilities of building a rehabilitation
centre at one of the campuses of the University of Malusi and how it would benefit university students
and students from neighbouring high schools. You are to submit the report to Mr Dube by 30 May
2024.

Your report should be about 2-3 pages in length.

Use the following headings and sub-headings:

TITLE
Information to be included in title should relate to what the investigation is about, where it is taking
place and why it is to be conducted.

1. TERMS OF REFERENCE

The following information should be included: date on which you were commissioned to conduct
the investigation, the name and position of the person who commissioned you, your name and your
position, the essence of the report, and date for the submission of the report and recommendations.

2. PROCEDURES
Identify at least four (4) methods/steps/procedures followed to collect information from various
sources. It is imperative that each method/step/procedure is numbered and mentions the purpose.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
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3. FINDINGS

Present the factual information found during the investigation under each method/step/procedure
used above to collect information. This means four (4) findings are expected as per your procedures
identified above.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4. CONCLUSIONS
Comment, analyse and interpret the factual information (findings) above. Do not provide more than
three (3) conclusions.
4.1
4.2
4.3
5. RECOMMENDATIONS

Provide possible options or actions in relation to the purpose of the investigation. Do not instruct but
make suggestions that you think can be followed to resolve the issue. Do not provide more than three
(3) recommendations.
5.1

5.2

5.3

COMPILER’S DETAILS
This is the ending of your investigative report. Provide your signature, title, name and surname
followed by your position in the organisation. Finally, write the date.
TOTAL: 100 MARKS

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