ENG1503
ASSIGNMENT 1
Unique number: 285853
SEMESTER 1
2024
,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 constitute 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 …………………………….
, Questions
1.1 In paragraph 1, the author states that bullying is a word synonymous with
the type of conduct expected in school playgrounds. It is not a word that is
usually associated with the workplace. In your own words, discuss 2 plausible
factors from the text that may contribute to the prevalence of workplace
bullying. Provide 2 of your own examples. (10 Marks)
One factor contributing to workplace bullying, from the text, is the abuse of power by
an individual or group. This can happen when individuals in positions of authority
misuse their power to intimidate or demean their subordinates. An example of this is
when a manager might consistently belittle an employee’s work or ideas in front of
colleagues, creating a hostile work environment and lowering the employee’s self-
esteem.
Another factor is…………
ASSIGNMENT 1
Unique number: 285853
SEMESTER 1
2024
,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 constitute 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 …………………………….
, Questions
1.1 In paragraph 1, the author states that bullying is a word synonymous with
the type of conduct expected in school playgrounds. It is not a word that is
usually associated with the workplace. In your own words, discuss 2 plausible
factors from the text that may contribute to the prevalence of workplace
bullying. Provide 2 of your own examples. (10 Marks)
One factor contributing to workplace bullying, from the text, is the abuse of power by
an individual or group. This can happen when individuals in positions of authority
misuse their power to intimidate or demean their subordinates. An example of this is
when a manager might consistently belittle an employee’s work or ideas in front of
colleagues, creating a hostile work environment and lowering the employee’s self-
esteem.
Another factor is…………
