ASSIGNMENT

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OUMH2203
ENGLISH FOR WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
SEPTEMBER 2015 SEMESTER
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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.

Learners are to submit assignment only in MsWord format unless specified otherwise. Please refrain from
converting text/phrases into picture format such as .gif / .jpeg / print screen / etc.

4.

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.

5.

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.

6.

You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on the
procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted
assignment and proof of the submission for personal reference.

7.

You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MS-WORD format.
Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File which is wrongly submitted
must be re-submitted online before the deadline.

8.

Your assignment must be submitted between 2nd 15th November 2015. Submission after 15th
November 2015 will NOT be accepted.

9.

Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You
should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own.

10. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the
Registrars Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrars Announcement in myVLE).
11. Please ensure that you keep the RECEIPT issued upon submisson of your assignment as proof of
submission. Your assignment is considered as NOT submitted if you fail to produce the submission receipt
in any dispute arises concerning assignment submission.

EVALUATION
This assignment accounts for 40% 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.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Similarity Percentage
0 30
30.01 50
50.01 70
70.01 - 100

Marks Deduction
0
5
10
100

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to develop the learners ability to organize information and
write a good report.
QUESTION
Recently you have read this excerpt from an online education article,
.With the development of information communication technology (ICT), the use
of gadgets such as smart phones, tablets, iPads/pods, netbook/notebook and its use in
recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do things.
As a Librarian, justify (in report form) the following statement:
Libraries should provide more books rather than invest in new technology such as ebooks
and e-journals.
Your justification report should have the following criteria:
(a)

INTRODUCTION
- Presents the purpose of your report and describe your proposal or suggest
actions that need 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]
3

Assignment Rubrics
OUMH2203 ENGLISH FOR WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
SEPTEMBER 2015 SEMESTER

Criteria

Weight

Missing
Item
0
No introduction.

Low

Fair

Above average

Excellent

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

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.

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

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

Max
Marks
8

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,

well-focused topic.
Main idea stands out
and is supported by
detailed information.

16

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."

CONCLUSION

Criteria
ORGANISATION

LANGUAGE/
GRAMMAR

Weight
1

1.5

Missing
Item
0
No details.

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

Low

Fair

Above average

Excellent

1
Many details are not in
a logical or expected
order. There is little
sense that the writing is
organised.

2
Some details are not in a
logical or expected order,
and this distracts the
reader.

3
Details are placed in a
logical order, but the
way in which they are
presented/ introduced
sometimes makes the
writing less interesting.

4
Details are placed in
a logical order and
the way they are
presented effectively
keeps the interest of
the reader.

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 MARKS

40

Max
Marks
4