Question 1

1. From your reading of the passage, mention two reasons why students struggle to reference? (4)
2. Read the sentence below and answer the questions that follow:

Firstly, referencing helps us to avoid plagiarising by acknowledging the original author or source of an idea (page 28).
i) What does the word ‘plagiarising’ mean in the context in which it is used in the above sentence (2)
ii) What is the noun from plagiarise? (1)

3. In your own words, explain what the author means by ‘the academic naughty corner’ (p. 29) (1)

4. The author mentions four reasons why it is important to reference or cite sources. Choose any three and write them in your own words, in one sentence).(6)
5. Which are the two main methods of referencing according to the author? (2)
6. There are more than 3000 referencing styles that writers can use. According to the author which four styles are the most commonly used? (4)
(20 marks) Question 2 (a)
For this section consult your Tutorial Letter 501 (study guide, page 28) and answer the questions below:

Write two words that end with -graphy, then use them in three different sentences. Your sentences have to be grammatically correct.
Example: geography. In matric I passed geography with a distinction. i. – graphy (3)
ii. – graphy (3)

Question 2 (b)

Provide antonyms for the words in Column A. See Tutorial Letter 501 (p.30)

A B

1. insane a) (2)

2. misinform b) (2)

3. disloyal c) (2)

4. unfair d) (2)

5. indefinite e) (2)

Question 4

Background

(16 marks)

ENG1511 is an online module, and it is important for students to engage with their lecturers and their fellow students to ensure that the teaching and learning is delivered successfully.

Instruction
Participate in any two topics created by your lecturers, e-tutors, fellow students on the ENG1511 discussion forum platform on myUnisa. To serve as evidence of your participation, take a

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screenshot/picture and attach it on your assignment. Your screenshot/picture should display your surname and initials.(14 marks)

Assignment 2:

Question 1

Write an essay on ONE of the following topics. Provide a heading which summarises your point of view and then write a convincing essay in support of your views. Your essay should be approximately 500 words in length (about two pages). The essay should also be typed using 12 font size, double-spaced.

Please leave enough space in the margins for marker comments.

Essay topics:

1. The use of artificial intelligence in higher education has increased cheating and dishonesty among students. Write an essay in which you argue for or against the statement. Support your argument by providing examples from secondary sources and relevant examples. If you use sources, you need to reference them properly.
OR

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2. Virtual lectures are better than face-to-face lectures. Write an essay in which you argue for or against the statement. Support your argument by providing examples from secondary sources and relevant examples.
OR

3. In some countries, border control laws and access are very strict. Do you agree with this practice? Write an essay in which you argue for or against the statement. Support your argument by providing reasons and examples from secondary sources and relevant examples.

Answers to Above English Questions

Answer 1: The two reasons why I am struggle to reference are:
1) there are different referencing styles and each of them has minor differences which often creates confusion while referencing.
2) the references for books, journals and different online sources are different which also makes it difficult to do referencing properly. Some articles do not have author name and its therefore makes further difficulty in doing referencing.

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