Assessment Guide
Sample 1
Course: Communication for the Workplace
Stating opinions/ Elaborating points
Question: What is the most effective type of non-verbal communication?
Answer:
Non-verbal communication is a form of communication through nonverbal platform which includes body language, gestures, eye contact, facial expression and posture as a means to convey messages. The most effective type is eye contact as it can build trust because the speaker is focusing on the audience while revealing his confidence and the audience is paying attention while listening actively Eventually, the speaker is able to make a good connection with the audience and he is able to engage with them.
Sample 2
Course: English for Academic Purposes
Giving reasons / Justifying claims
Question: Why is proofreading important?
Answer:
Proofreading is a final process of reviewing a writing task to identify and correct typographical errors as well as syntax, grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes. Proofreading is important because it can increase the chances for papers to be published in a good publication as there is consistency in the language formatting. Proofreading can help students to make their tasks more presentable and to make the job application documents such as cover letter and resume more credible after their university life. Thus, proofreading displays the efforts and time taken to improve a written task.
Sample 3:
Course: English for Academic Purposes
Giving explanation
Question: How can students avoid plagiarism?
Answer:
Plagiarism is incorporating someone else’s ideas into one’s work without seeking consent or giving acknowledgement. It is considered as an academic offence as it involves ethical issues. Students can avoid plagiarism by using quotation, citing the source, paraphrasing or summarising. If a direct quotation is added, the source should also be cited and when writing about someone’s idea, citing the source is also needed in the text as well as in the reference section. Paraphrasing is rewording the main highlights by using own words, avoiding similar phrases and rewriting without changing the meaning while summarising is writing the main ideas in a shortened version using own words without altering the ideas. Students who avoid plagiarism will learn to avoid dishonesty and reveal academic integrity.
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