2026 ENG1503 ASSIGNMENT 1
(SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 20 MARCH 2026
UNIQUE NUMBER: 185115
QUESTIONS
1. In a 200-word paragraph, identify the target audience(s) of the text and justify
your answer with at least three examples.
2. In 200 words, summarise the main points of the text, demonstrating your
understanding of the key issues and findings.
3. In a 150-word paragraph, identify and explain two ways in which ChatGPT
threatens the integrity of university degrees. Support your discussion with clear
examples from the text.
4. Write a 200-word paragraph discussing how ChatGPT might affect your own
studies at UNISA. In your discussion, identify and explain three positive impacts
and three negative impacts.
5. In 100 words, define the concept of academic integrity as presented in the article
and explain why it is central to higher education.
6. Find and paste a relevant newspaper article (online or printed copy) that discuss
the topic of generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT.
7. In your own words, write a 200-word paragraph providing three practical
suggestions that could help curb the unethical use of ChatGPT at UNISA.
Explain how each suggestion can be implemented and why it would be effective.