UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
College of Human Sciences
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HMEMS80: Research Methodol-
ogy in Human Movement Science
Assignment 01 — Semester 1, 2026
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HMEMS80
Module Code:
[Student Name]
Student Name:
[Student Number]
Student Number:
01
Assignment Number:
[Unique Number]
Unique Number:
30 March 2026
Due Date:
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for HMEMS80 — UNISA 2026
,UNISA | HMEMS80 Academic Integrity and AI
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
The following answers address each of the ten multiple-choice questions in Section
A of the assignment.
Question 1
Answer: a) True
The HMEMS80 module does make use of a dedicated email address for student
communication with the lecturing team. This is stipulated in the module’s tutorial let-
ter and is consistent with UNISA’s open distance e-learning (ODeL) communication
protocols, which rely on structured digital channels rather than face-to-face contact
(UNISA, 2025).
Question 2
Answer: c) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts
and methodology of scientific research.
This is the specific outcome articulated for HMEMS80. The remaining options, while
related to broader research competencies, reflect general graduate attributes rather
than the module’s stated specific outcome as found in the official study guide and
tutorial letters.
Question 3
Answer: d) Directly quoting information from an article and appropriately citing the
source.
Properly attributed direct quotation is an acceptable academic practice and does not
constitute academic dishonesty. The other options, copy-pasting without attribution,
using generative AI to write submitted work, and sharing assignment content with
peers, all represent violations of UNISA’s academic integrity policy (UNISA, 2025).
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Question 4
Answer: d) According to Sadiki and Ungerer (2023), ...
The APA 7th edition prescribes the use of “and” (not the ampersand “&”) when citing
two authors in running text, and the year appears in parentheses immediately after
the authors’ names without a colon or page number for a paraphrase. Option (c) in-
correctly uses “&” in running text, option (b) uses the Harvard colon format, and op-
tion (a) has a misplaced comma before the parenthetical year.
Question 5
Answer: b) Student support.
The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or selected by the re-
searcher to observe its effect. In this study, the rate of use of student support is the
presumed causal factor whose effect on academic performance (the dependent vari-
able) is being examined (UNISA, 2025).
Question 6
Answer: b) There is no limit to the use of direct quotations; it is encouraged as di-
rect quotations add weight to your arguments.
This statement is incorrect. Excessive use of direct quotations does not demonstrate
the student’s own understanding of the material. Academic writing guidelines caution
against over-reliance on direct quotation; paraphrasing and synthesis are expected to
show comprehension and critical engagement (Singh, 2023).
Question 7
Answer: a) cite all the sources used in-text using the APA (7th ed) referencing style.
Citing all sources in-text using the prescribed referencing style is the appropriate
strategy for avoiding plagiarism. Relying solely on the prescribed textbook, combin-
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College of Human Sciences
⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄⋄
HMEMS80: Research Methodol-
ogy in Human Movement Science
Assignment 01 — Semester 1, 2026
⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ ⋄⋄
HMEMS80
Module Code:
[Student Name]
Student Name:
[Student Number]
Student Number:
01
Assignment Number:
[Unique Number]
Unique Number:
30 March 2026
Due Date:
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for HMEMS80 — UNISA 2026
,UNISA | HMEMS80 Academic Integrity and AI
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
The following answers address each of the ten multiple-choice questions in Section
A of the assignment.
Question 1
Answer: a) True
The HMEMS80 module does make use of a dedicated email address for student
communication with the lecturing team. This is stipulated in the module’s tutorial let-
ter and is consistent with UNISA’s open distance e-learning (ODeL) communication
protocols, which rely on structured digital channels rather than face-to-face contact
(UNISA, 2025).
Question 2
Answer: c) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts
and methodology of scientific research.
This is the specific outcome articulated for HMEMS80. The remaining options, while
related to broader research competencies, reflect general graduate attributes rather
than the module’s stated specific outcome as found in the official study guide and
tutorial letters.
Question 3
Answer: d) Directly quoting information from an article and appropriately citing the
source.
Properly attributed direct quotation is an acceptable academic practice and does not
constitute academic dishonesty. The other options, copy-pasting without attribution,
using generative AI to write submitted work, and sharing assignment content with
peers, all represent violations of UNISA’s academic integrity policy (UNISA, 2025).
Page 2 of 19
, UNISA | HMEMS80 Academic Integrity and AI
Question 4
Answer: d) According to Sadiki and Ungerer (2023), ...
The APA 7th edition prescribes the use of “and” (not the ampersand “&”) when citing
two authors in running text, and the year appears in parentheses immediately after
the authors’ names without a colon or page number for a paraphrase. Option (c) in-
correctly uses “&” in running text, option (b) uses the Harvard colon format, and op-
tion (a) has a misplaced comma before the parenthetical year.
Question 5
Answer: b) Student support.
The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or selected by the re-
searcher to observe its effect. In this study, the rate of use of student support is the
presumed causal factor whose effect on academic performance (the dependent vari-
able) is being examined (UNISA, 2025).
Question 6
Answer: b) There is no limit to the use of direct quotations; it is encouraged as di-
rect quotations add weight to your arguments.
This statement is incorrect. Excessive use of direct quotations does not demonstrate
the student’s own understanding of the material. Academic writing guidelines caution
against over-reliance on direct quotation; paraphrasing and synthesis are expected to
show comprehension and critical engagement (Singh, 2023).
Question 7
Answer: a) cite all the sources used in-text using the APA (7th ed) referencing style.
Citing all sources in-text using the prescribed referencing style is the appropriate
strategy for avoiding plagiarism. Relying solely on the prescribed textbook, combin-
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