ENG1503 ASSIGNMENT O1 SEMESTER 1- 09 APRIL 2025
In this assignment, you are expected to write an academic essay of 500 words in length (one
and half pages if handwritten). Your essay should demonstrate the conventions you have learned
from the module about essay structure and layout. This includes forming a thesis statement, clarity
of message, taking a clear position and stance, using the appropriate words for the type of essay;
cohesion and logical organisation of information, proper paragraphing, correct sentence structure
and referencing.
Your essay will be marked using an assessment rubric provided at the end of this document.
Before you submit your assignment, please refer to the rubric in TL101 to make sure that you
have addressed all the aspects we will be looking for.
N.B.: Refer to the three PDF articles embedded in this document to support your responses. You
are ONLY allowed to use in-text citations cited from the sources we have provided you with to
support your arguments.
DO NOT refer to any external source that is not listed below or not cited in the sources.
To avoid failing this assignment, DO NOT copy directly from these sources, but rather paraphrase
any information you have borrowed from the sources and acknowledge them accordingly. Follow
the instructions in question one.
Read the extract below and answer the question that follows:
education, particularly in Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL). These platforms provide students
with additional learning resources and enhance their educational experiences (Mohale, 2023).
Source: Mohale, N.E., Exploring first-year students’ perceptions and challenges of using
podcasts and vodcasts to enhance academic writing skills in
ASSIGNMENT 2 QUESTION
Using the text above as your starting point, do you agree or disagree that non-sanctioned
multimedia platforms such as podcasts, vodcasts, and messaging platforms (e.g.,
WhatsApp and Telegram) enhance student learning experiences and engagement within
Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) contexts? You must take a stance and provide at least
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In this assignment, you are expected to write an academic essay of 500 words in length (one
and half pages if handwritten). Your essay should demonstrate the conventions you have learned
from the module about essay structure and layout. This includes forming a thesis statement, clarity
of message, taking a clear position and stance, using the appropriate words for the type of essay;
cohesion and logical organisation of information, proper paragraphing, correct sentence structure
and referencing.
Your essay will be marked using an assessment rubric provided at the end of this document.
Before you submit your assignment, please refer to the rubric in TL101 to make sure that you
have addressed all the aspects we will be looking for.
N.B.: Refer to the three PDF articles embedded in this document to support your responses. You
are ONLY allowed to use in-text citations cited from the sources we have provided you with to
support your arguments.
DO NOT refer to any external source that is not listed below or not cited in the sources.
To avoid failing this assignment, DO NOT copy directly from these sources, but rather paraphrase
any information you have borrowed from the sources and acknowledge them accordingly. Follow
the instructions in question one.
Read the extract below and answer the question that follows:
education, particularly in Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL). These platforms provide students
with additional learning resources and enhance their educational experiences (Mohale, 2023).
Source: Mohale, N.E., Exploring first-year students’ perceptions and challenges of using
podcasts and vodcasts to enhance academic writing skills in
ASSIGNMENT 2 QUESTION
Using the text above as your starting point, do you agree or disagree that non-sanctioned
multimedia platforms such as podcasts, vodcasts, and messaging platforms (e.g.,
WhatsApp and Telegram) enhance student learning experiences and engagement within
Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) contexts? You must take a stance and provide at least
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072 767 9597 EMAIL:
