ENG1503/Assignment 02/S1/2024
Tutorial Letter 001/1/2024
Academic Language and Literacy in English
ENG1503
Semester 1
Department of English Studies
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tutorial letter contains important information
about the ENG1503 Assignment 02 for Semester 1
Note: This is a fully online module. It is, therefore, only available on myUnisa.
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HONESTY DECLARATION
HONESTY DECLARATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH STUDIES
Module Code: ……………………. Assessment Date: ………………. 2024
1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works
or inventions of another as if they were one’s own. I know that plagiarism not
only includes verbatim copying, but also the extensive use of another person’s
ideas without proper acknowledgement (which includes the proper use of
quotation marks) or any attempt to cheat the plagiarism checking system. I
know that plagiarism covers the use of material found in textual sources and
from the Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my assignment/exam answers must be accurately
referenced.
4. This assignment/exam file/portfolio is my own work. I acknowledge that
copying someone else’s work, or part of it, is wrong, and that submitting
identical work to others constitutes a form of plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow, anyone to copy my work with
the intention of passing it off as their own work.
6. I understand that I can be awarded 0% if I have plagiarized.
7. I understand that my assignment/exam file/portfolio may be submitted
automatically to Turnitin.
8. I confirm that I have read and understood the following UNISA policies:
8.1 Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism
8.2 Policy on Academic Integrity
8.3 Student Disciplinary Code
Name ………………………………… Student No: ............................
Signed …………………………………. Date …………………………….
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ENG1503/Assignment 02/S1/2024
ASSIGNMENT 2 - Research-based essay
Unique number: 285864
Compulsory: Yes
Due Date: 10 April 2024
Background
In this question, you are expected to write an essay of 500 words in length. Your essay should
demonstrate the writing conventions you have learned in the module about essay structure and
layout. This includes forming a thesis statement, clarity of message, taking a clear position and
stance, using the appropriate words for the type of essay; cohesion and logical organisation of
information, proper paragraphing, correct sentence structure and referencing.
To successfully answer this question, find FIVE academically valid sources and include a
reference list. At least one source must be from a printed book or journal. Website sources are
allowed as a main source only if they are authored articles from journals or books from
nationally/internationally recognised institutions (this means you may not use websites such as
Wikipedia). Articles from newspapers, magazines or civic organisations may not be used as a
reliable source of scientific information. Website articles written by unidentified individuals or
authors may not be used.
Choose either Question ONE or Question TWO below:
Question ONE
Text A
Students with disabilities have not been fully welcomed in higher education in spite of litigation,
court cases, and positive shifts in public perceptions. The transition from high school to college
is challenging for students without disabilities. Students with disabilities often get overlooked
by their institution and overwhelmed during this transition, contributing to an achievement gap
for these students.
Adapted from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1212595.pdf Accessed 20 February 2023.
Instruction: With reference to text A above, should people with special needs (disabilities) be
treated the same way as people without any special needs (disabilities)? AGREE or DISAGREE
with the above statement and provide THREE arguments to support your stance.
Use the reference provided below to support your argument.
REFERENCE LINKS:
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1212595
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1236871
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00091383.2014.867212?casa_token=kKcdD8gfa4
YAAAAA:genR7y85f9B9_Jl69QZG7N28ktDXGxwOIg_9e20OU-
PtIscQjYwywoj9u3F00MhFENRCZUrQt5mjAg
(50 MARKS)
OR
Question TWO.
Text B
A study by Skobba, Moorman, Meyers, White and Tiller (2023) argues that research that
focuses on college students with foster care or youth homelessness experience is limited, but
the available studies suggest that housing precarity is a challenge (Kinarsky, 2017; Strayhorn,
2021). The extent of housing problems among young adults who experienced foster care or
homelessness is not well understood and is likely underestimated (Fowler et al., 2009; Gupton,
2017; Strayhorn, 2021). While there is a growing recognition of and support for the needs of
students who have experienced foster care or homelessness, limited resources often mean that
students are left to fend for themselves (Crutchfield et al., 2020; Huang et al., 2018; Klitzman,
2018).
Adapted: Skobba, K., Moorman, D., Meyers, D., White, K. and Tiller, L., 2023. Nowhere to go:
Housing pathways of college students with foster care and homelessness experience. Child &
Family Social Work, 28(1), pp.96-107.
Instruction: With reference to text B above, discuss THREE (3) causes and THREE (3) effects
of homelessness of youth.
Use the references provided below to support your argument.
REFERENCE LINKS:
https://idp.springer.com/authorize/casa?redirect_uri=https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s1
0560-014-0346-4&casa_token=uUkr3ncIHCwAAAAA:-oaVQJQHX6P9AXZHdTxdNJ-
BO6zZi5xy9VOENHIW7ZiOyw040yrRmbKN8wG3Y-dbDi9p-wUe-EV8NYtZiA
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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jcop.21773?casa_token=QXi6YNKEeZgAAAAA:
XgIRNisGZPnqPhc6yxoUXmyg3E5g_AhBwIYGza_iC1AK1RTK5WI3Sn9RZZCCJ83crgFrQKzx
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https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=5ZyfDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=related:5
smaCst1UzQJ:scholar.google.com/&ots=81R9g6nLlz&sig=0KgGAQPSWs08Q6jCnNB-
LrXSN48
Total: [50 marks]
Level Range Content 20% Language 20% Presentation and writing conventions 10% Overall
comme
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1 0-4 • Very little or no evidence of • Poor command of vocabulary, sentence • Cluttered presentation. Very
understanding and knowledge of the structure and punctuation • Illegible handwriting. Poor
topic. • Very limited use of the appropriate grammar • Many grammatical and
• Very little understanding of the genre and syntactic structures typographical errors, which impede
conventions • Inappropriate use of expressions meaning.
• Fragmented/disjointed/ muddled ideas • Poor knowledge of genre
• Writer stance and voice muddled conventions
(Marks: 0 – 2) Heavily plagiarised.
2 5-9 • Unsatisfactory handling of the topic • Limited vocabulary and sentence variety • Inconsistently defined paragraphs Poor
• Some irrelevant and repeated • Inadequate use of appropriate syntactic • Progression of ideas hard to follow.
information language features/structures • 0 –Essay
(Marks 2 introduction and conclusion
• Mundane handling of the topic • Poor punctuation and sentence construction not clearly defined.
• Flawed by generalizations and • Obscured/confused meaning • A few gaps in knowledge of genre.
inadequate supporting detail
• Writer stance and voice vague and
indeterminate (Marks 3-4) Partial and mostly
plagiarised.
3 10-13 • Some understanding and knowledge of • Occasional flawed sentences, punctuation, • Reasonably good presentation Satisfac
the topic and spelling errors • A few poorly structured paragraphs tory -
• Reasonable development of idea • Word choice, vocabulary and diction is • Legible, but with some typing Good
We will use a marking rubric to mark the essay:
inadequate appraisal of positions on appropriate for the genre errors.
the topic. • Sentence structures are correct but not as • Clearly defined introduction and
• A few lapses in content, claims not fully varied conclusion.
supported • Sentences are not so well linked and (Marks 5-6) Some/Partial plagiarism
• Sometimes disjointed and loosely coherent
4 14-17 • presented
Sound ideas
understanding and knowledge • Meaning
Very commandobscured
goodsometimes by vague
of grammatical • Well-structured essay, neat and Good-
• Inadequate/incomplete
of the topic sequencing of structures.
structures legible very
• ideas
Convincing but not captivating • A wide range of vocabulary, linking devices • Clearly defined paragraphs good
• Writer stanceofand
presentation topic hardly
thevoice and sentence structures • Clearly defined introduction and
• discernible
A concerted effort at originality • Demonstrates a mastery of the register of conclusion.
• Relevant supporting details the genre • Structure is easy to follow and
• Evidence of a research based • Sentence are linked, and coherent adheres to the structure of the
argument but not well substantiated • Meaning clear, occasionally hindered by genre.
• Writer stance and voice but with some grammatical errors (Marks 7-8) Some plagiarism
hesitation
5 18-20 • An excellent understanding and • Punctuation and grammar are correct • Logical flow of ideas in the essay Excellen
knowledge of the topic. • Word choice, vocabulary and diction is and within paragraphs. t-
• Well-conducted appraisal of positions highly appropriate for the genre • Very clear introduction and outstan
on the topic • Demonstrates a mastery of the register of conclusion ding
• Insightful and original demonstrating a the genre • Structure is easy to follow and
clear stance and voice • Sentence structure is correct and varied adheres to the structure of the
• Highly selective supporting details • Sentence are linked, coherent genre
• Captivating introduction and highly •
6
Meaning clear with very few or no grammar
convincing errors
(Marks 9-10) Some/Partial plagiarism
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ENG1503/Assignment 02/S1/2024
Examinations
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when registering online. Please note the following important information regarding
examinations:
- The marks for the assignments and the examination are equally weighted according to
a 40/60 ration. Please refer to module specific tutorial letters for specific details.
- The semester 1 final examination will take place during May/June 2024.
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