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1. This document provides instructions for an assignment for an English course. Students must answer 5 of the 7 questions provided and submit their assignments between July 10-12, 2015. Assignments should be 2500-3000 words and prepared individually without plagiarism. 2. The assignment will be assessed based on the attached rubrics. Plagiarism will result in marks being deducted based on the percentage of similarity detected. 3. The 7 assignment questions cover topics such as ways to encourage public transport use, diversity in communities, readiness for electronic textbooks, technology and communication, a memorable life experience, importance of tolerance, and problems with tourism. Students must answer 5 questions with approximately 500 words each. The assignment is

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1 ASSIGNMENT ________________________________________________________________________ OUMH1203 ENGLISH FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION MAY 2015 SEMESTER ________________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS 1. This assignment contains SEVEN (7) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course. Answer FIVE (5) questions only. 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. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed within the approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment. 5. You must submit your assignment TO YOUR FACE-TO-FACE TUTOR. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment for personal reference. 6. Your assignment must be submitted between 10th - 12th July 2015 or Tutorial 4. Submission after 12th July 2015 or Tutorial 4 will NOT be accepted. 7. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another person’s assignment. You should also not plagiarise another person’s work as your own. 8. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the Registrar’s Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrar’s Announcement in myVLE).
2 EVALUATION This assignment accounts for 50% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the assignment 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: No. Similarity Percentage Marks Deduction 1. 0 – 30 0 2. 30.01 – 50 5 3. 50.01 – 70 10 4. 70.01 - 100 100
3 ASSIGNMENT QUESTION Written assessment (there are seven questions in this assignment, answer FIVE questions ONLY. 10 mark each. Each essay must contain approximately 500 words). 1. The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities is due to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. Do you think the use of public transport can encourage people to use their car less? Discuss possible ways to encourage public to use the public transport. 2. Today our community is composed of people of diverse backgrounds. Write an essay explaining how people of diverse backgrounds can get along better. 3. Recently in the media, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyidin Yassin talked about the use of textbooks in electronic form in schools in order to prepare Malaysian students for the 21st century. Do you think Malaysia is ready to change students’ textbooks to electronic medium? State your opinions. 4. Do you think technology is making communication easier in today’s world? Discuss. 5. Based on your life experiences, do share what is the most memorable moment you have ever faced? Write your story. 6. Why is tolerance in community of utmost important in today’s world? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer 7. For some states in Malaysia, namely Malacca, Penang, and Kedah, tourism is important as a source of revenue, but its disadvantages should not be overlooked. What are some of the problems in tourism? [Total: 50 marks]
Assignment Rubrics OUMH1203 ENGLISH FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION MAY 2015 SEMESTER Criteria Weight Missing Item Low Fair Above average Excellent Max Marks0 1 2 3 4 INTRODUCTION 0.5 No Introduction. There is no clear introduction to the main topic or structure of the paper/essay. The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper/essay nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper/essay, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper/essay. 2 CONTENT 1 No Content. 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, well- focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. 4 CONCLUSION 0.5 No conclusion. There is no clear conclusion, the paper/essay 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." 2
Criteria Weight Missing Item Low Fair Above average Excellent Max Marks0 1 2 3 4 LANGUAGE / GRAMMAR 0.5 Poor language / grammar. The writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar (sentence structure) or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The writer makes 3- 4 errors in grammar (sentence structure) or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The writer makes 1- 2 errors in grammar (sentence structure) or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The writer makes no errors in grammar (sentence structure) or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 2 TOTAL MARKS 10

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  • 1. 1 ASSIGNMENT ________________________________________________________________________ OUMH1203 ENGLISH FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION MAY 2015 SEMESTER ________________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS 1. This assignment contains SEVEN (7) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course. Answer FIVE (5) questions only. 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. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed within the approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment. 5. You must submit your assignment TO YOUR FACE-TO-FACE TUTOR. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment for personal reference. 6. Your assignment must be submitted between 10th - 12th July 2015 or Tutorial 4. Submission after 12th July 2015 or Tutorial 4 will NOT be accepted. 7. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another person’s assignment. You should also not plagiarise another person’s work as your own. 8. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the Registrar’s Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrar’s Announcement in myVLE).
  • 2. 2 EVALUATION This assignment accounts for 50% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the assignment 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: No. Similarity Percentage Marks Deduction 1. 0 – 30 0 2. 30.01 – 50 5 3. 50.01 – 70 10 4. 70.01 - 100 100
  • 3. 3 ASSIGNMENT QUESTION Written assessment (there are seven questions in this assignment, answer FIVE questions ONLY. 10 mark each. Each essay must contain approximately 500 words). 1. The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities is due to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. Do you think the use of public transport can encourage people to use their car less? Discuss possible ways to encourage public to use the public transport. 2. Today our community is composed of people of diverse backgrounds. Write an essay explaining how people of diverse backgrounds can get along better. 3. Recently in the media, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyidin Yassin talked about the use of textbooks in electronic form in schools in order to prepare Malaysian students for the 21st century. Do you think Malaysia is ready to change students’ textbooks to electronic medium? State your opinions. 4. Do you think technology is making communication easier in today’s world? Discuss. 5. Based on your life experiences, do share what is the most memorable moment you have ever faced? Write your story. 6. Why is tolerance in community of utmost important in today’s world? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer 7. For some states in Malaysia, namely Malacca, Penang, and Kedah, tourism is important as a source of revenue, but its disadvantages should not be overlooked. What are some of the problems in tourism? [Total: 50 marks]
  • 4. Assignment Rubrics OUMH1203 ENGLISH FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION MAY 2015 SEMESTER Criteria Weight Missing Item Low Fair Above average Excellent Max Marks0 1 2 3 4 INTRODUCTION 0.5 No Introduction. There is no clear introduction to the main topic or structure of the paper/essay. The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper/essay nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper/essay, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper/essay. 2 CONTENT 1 No Content. 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, well- focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. 4 CONCLUSION 0.5 No conclusion. There is no clear conclusion, the paper/essay 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." 2
  • 5. Criteria Weight Missing Item Low Fair Above average Excellent Max Marks0 1 2 3 4 LANGUAGE / GRAMMAR 0.5 Poor language / grammar. The writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar (sentence structure) or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The writer makes 3- 4 errors in grammar (sentence structure) or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The writer makes 1- 2 errors in grammar (sentence structure) or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The writer makes no errors in grammar (sentence structure) or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 2 TOTAL MARKS 10