UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2023 PORTFOLIO EXAMINATION PAPER
First Examiner: Dr K. Sevnarayan
Second Examiner(s): Dr V.F. Pfeiffer, Ms T.J. Ntsopi, Mr N.E. Mohale, Dr T.I.
Nkhobo, Mr M. Baloyi, Dr C.D. Mpanza
ENG1503
Academic Language and Literacy in English
100 marks
48 hours (2 days)
This paper consists of 7 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read these instructions carefully to ensure that you meet the requirements of each question.
2. This question paper contains THREE essay questions. Answer ONE question ONLY.
3. Your essay should not be more than 500 words.
4. Pay attention to the following aspects when you answer each question:
• Content
• Structure
• Language and style
• Citations and referencing
5. Use the checklist provided to make sure that you have answered all the questions. Copy the
checklist, plagiarism declaration and paste them at the beginning of your script.
6. Submit the following as part of your portfolio: the completed checklist, the plagiarism
declaration, and your answers.
7. When you have completed this portfolio, save everything as one PDF file and upload it using
the myModules platform under the ‘Assessment 4 section of the ENG1503 site.
8. In the case of any cheating or plagiarism, you will be awarded a ‘0’ mark.
9. NO LATE EXAMINATION SCRIPTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SUBMIT YOUR
EXAMINATION ANSWER FILE/SCRIPT BEFORE THE SUBMISSION SYSTEM CLOSES AT
[13:00] ON 24th MAY 2023.
10. Pay attention to the announcements on the ENG1503 site during the examination session.
This platform will be used to communicate any urgent information for your attention and action.
11. Make sure you submit the correct file. Incorrect submissions will be awarded a ‘0’ mark.