ENG2601
ASSIGNMENT 3 (Year Module)
DUE DATE: 5 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
Write a well-structured argumentative essay of words in which you discuss this text in relation to its
register and tone; cohesion, coherence and grammatical expression; and content. Total: 100 Marks
ANSWER:
The Impact of Banning Mobile Phones on Academic Performance: An Argumentative Essay
The debate over the role of mobile phones in schools has intensified in recent years, with some advocating
for complete bans to reduce distractions, while others argue for integrating technology as an educational
tool. In the article "Banning mobile phones in schools can improve students’ academic performance. This is
how we know," Louis-Philippe Beland presents compelling evidence supporting the positive impact of mobile
phone bans on student performance. This essay will analyze the article’s register and tone, cohesion,
coherence, grammatical expression, and content to evaluate its effectiveness in arguing for mobile phone
bans in schools.
INTRODUCTION
Beland's article argues that banning mobile phones in schools significantly improves academic performance,
especially for low-achieving students. The discussion draws on various studies from multiple countries, using
ASSIGNMENT 3 (Year Module)
DUE DATE: 5 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
Write a well-structured argumentative essay of words in which you discuss this text in relation to its
register and tone; cohesion, coherence and grammatical expression; and content. Total: 100 Marks
ANSWER:
The Impact of Banning Mobile Phones on Academic Performance: An Argumentative Essay
The debate over the role of mobile phones in schools has intensified in recent years, with some advocating
for complete bans to reduce distractions, while others argue for integrating technology as an educational
tool. In the article "Banning mobile phones in schools can improve students’ academic performance. This is
how we know," Louis-Philippe Beland presents compelling evidence supporting the positive impact of mobile
phone bans on student performance. This essay will analyze the article’s register and tone, cohesion,
coherence, grammatical expression, and content to evaluate its effectiveness in arguing for mobile phone
bans in schools.
INTRODUCTION
Beland's article argues that banning mobile phones in schools significantly improves academic performance,
especially for low-achieving students. The discussion draws on various studies from multiple countries, using
