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ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND ASSESSMENT

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OUMH2203

ENGLISH FOR WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

MAY 2013

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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. 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. The number of

words should be shown at the end of your assignment. Do not copy the assignment question and

instructions to your answer.

5. You must submit your assignment ON-LINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on

the procedures to submit your assignment on-line. You are advised to keep a copy of your

submitted assignment for personal reference.

6. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file.

7. Your assignment mustbe submitted between 09th July 17th July 2013. Submission after 17thJuly 2013 will NOT be accepted.

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

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PENILAIAN / EVALUATION

This assignment accounts for 40% of the marks for the course mentioned and shall be

assessed based on the Rubrics / Answer Scheme.

You would be informed of the assignment mark 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:

Assignments with 10 - 30 % overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total marksscored.

Assignments with 31 - 50 % overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total marksscored.

Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others:Zero markwould be given.

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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to develop the learners ability to organize information

and write a good report.

QUESTION

The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live,

communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical

problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the

disadvantages of mobile phones?

As the Manager of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, you are asked to write an

analysis report to your Director explaining the above scenario.

Your report should have the following criteria:

(a) INTRODUCTION- Presents the purpose ofyour report and describe yourproposal orsuggest

action that needs 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/orexpected 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]

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Assignment Guidelines (Content and Scoring)

COURSE CODE : OUMH2203

SEMESTER : MAY 2013

CATEGORY WEIGHT

0

LOW

1

FAIR

2

ABOVE AVERAGE

3

EXCELLENT

4

MARKS

INTRODUCTION 2 No introduction. There is no clear

introduction to the main

topic or structure of the

paper.

The introduction states

the main topic, but does

not adequately preview

the structure of the

paper nor is itparticularly inviting to

the reader.

The introduction

clearly states the main

topic and previews the

structure of the paper,

but is not particularlyinviting to the reader.

The introduction is

inviting, states the main

topic and previews the

structure of the paper.

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CONTENT 4 The main idea is notmentioned.

The main idea is notclear. There is a

seemingly random

collection of

information.

The main idea issomewhat clear but

there is a need for more

supporting information.

The main idea is clearbut the supporting

information is general.

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea

stands out and is

supported by detailed

information.

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CONCLUSION 1.5 No conclusion. There is no clear

conclusion, the paperjust ends.

The conclusion is

recognizable, but doesnot tie up several loose

ends.

The conclusion is

recognizable and tiesup almost all the loose

ends.

The conclusion is strong

and leaves the readerwith a feeling that they

understand what the

writer is "getting at."

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ORGANISATION 1 No details. Many details are not in

a logical or expected

order. There is littlesense that the writing is

organised.

Some details are not in

a logical or expected

order, and this distractsthe reader.

Details are placed in a

logical order, but the

way in which they arepresented/ introduced

sometimes makes the

writing less

interesting.

Details are placed in a

logical order and the

way they are presentedeffectively keeps the

interest of the reader.

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LANGUAGE/

GRAMMAR

1.5 Writer makes more

than 5 errors in

grammar or spellingthat distracts the

reader from thecontent.

Writer makes more than

4 errors in grammar or

spelling that distract thereader from the content.

Writer makes 3-4 errors

in grammar or spelling

that distract the readerfrom the content.

Writer makes 1-2

errors in grammar or

spelling that distractthe reader from the

content.

Writer makes no errors

in grammar or spelling

that distracts the readerfrom the content.

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TOTAL 40

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STUDENT GUIDE

1. There should be a very systematic exploration of the topic.

2. The discussion should be thorough and enough to support your stand.

3. Your chain of thoughts must not be faulty and all your paragraphs should be

coherent.

4. Your opinion must be supported by your reading and previous research.

5. You must not forget to acknowledge your sources and please abide by the right way

of acknowledging using the APA style.

Peningkatan di kegunaan telefon mudah alih dalam tahun-tahun kebelakangan ini

telah mengubah cara kami secara langsung, berkomunikasi dan berurusan. Telefon

bimbit boleh juga jadi punca sosial atau masalah perubatan. Apa borang buat

masalah-masalah ini ambil? Adakah anda fikir kelebihan lebih berat keburukan

telefon bimbit?

Sebagai Manager of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, anda disuruh

menulis satu laporan analisis bagi Pengarah anda menjelaskan senario di atas.

Laporan anda sepatutnya mempunyai kriteria berikut:

(satu) INTRODUCTION

- Membentangkan tujuan laporan anda dan menghuraikan cadangan anda atau

mencadangkan

tindakan yang perlu untuk diambil;

(b) BODY

- Menggambarkan keadaan sekarang, mengenal pasti masalah sekurang-kurangnya

FOUR;

- Dalam seksyen ini anda boleh juga menghuraikan perlukan perubahan, atau

menghuraikan apa-apa kos

terlibat dan / atau jangkaan faedah; (IF Any), dan

(c) CONCLUSION

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- Nilaikan perubahan dan menyediakan cadangan.

Secara bertulis laporan anda, cuba menjadi seperti diperinci sebagai anda boleh,

dengan memberi huraian-huraian mendalam masalah dan cadangan.

Sila termasuk soalan tinjauan dalam lampiran anda. (Jika mana-mana)

[Jumlah: 40 markah]