NADIA BURGER RCE2601_PORTFOLIO 2023
57361770
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2023
RCE2601
Research and Critical Reasoning
100 Marks
Duration 4 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Ms. P. SIBISI
SECOND: DR. A. SEHERRIE
This paper consists of 9 pages.
Instructions:
The portfolio has sections A and B. Section A has option 1 and option 2 (choose 1 option)
DECLARATION
(Your portfolio will not be marked if this is not completed.)
I, NADIA BURGER (name and surname)
Learnernumber: 57361770
Module code: RCE2601
Hereby declare the following:
I understand Unisa's policy on plagiarism. This portfolio is my original work
produced by myself. I have duly acknowledged all other people's work (both
electronic and print) through the proper reference techniques as stipulated in this
module.
I have not copied the work of others and handed it in as my own. I have also not
made my work available to any fellow learners to submit as their own.
Signature: Nadia Burger Date:13 October 2023
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,NADIA BURGER RCE2601_PORTFOLIO 2023
57361770
RCE2601 PORTFOLIO 2023 INSTRUCTIONS
➢ Review the lessons, study guide and reader thoroughly.
➢ After reviewing the materials, carefully read the provided scenario.
➢ Compose a proposal based on the knowledge you have gained from your study
materials.
➢ Type your proposal according to the formatting guidelines below, while paying
attention to the mark allocation.
➢ Ensure strict adherence to the specified structure and length requirements, as
detailed below.
➢ To supplement your proposal, consider consulting academic sources such as
books, articles, dissertations, and theses. Remember to properly cite all
sources used.
➢ Format your assignment in Arial 12-point font, with a line spacing of 1.5.
➢ Save your portfolio as a PDF file.
➢ Submit your portfolio on the assessment page no later than 13 October 2022
during the designated time frame of 10:00 AM to 14:00 PM. No extensions will
be granted beyond this deadline.
➢ Ensure that your proposal does not exceed 15 pages. Only the first 15 pages
will be evaluated.
➢ Please be aware that plagiarism is a criminal offense. Before signing the
declaration form, carefully review the institution's plagiarism policy.
➢ Please follow these instructions diligently to successfully complete your
portfolio.
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, NADIA BURGER RCE2601_PORTFOLIO 2023
57361770
SECTION A: RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Choose one option only.
Option 1
You are a learner pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree at a prominent
university. For your final assessment (portfolio), you have been given the task of
developing a research proposal related to the alarming issue of drug use in schools.
Your university has recently received reports of an increase in drug-related incidents
within the local school district, including cases of learners being found in possession
of drugs or exhibiting behaviours indicative of substance abuse. The school district
has reached out to your university for assistance in understanding the extent of the
problem, its causes, and potential solutions.
Examiner’s own scenario.
Your task is to create a research proposal that addresses this critical issue. In your
proposal, you should outline the introduction, the literature review, research design
and methodology, data collection, data analysis, implications and recommendations
and conclusion. Each valid point will receive a score of 1 mark.
1. CREATE A TITLE BASED ON THE SCENARIO ABOVE
An Investigation into the Prevalence, Causes, and Interventions of Drug Use among
Learners in the Local School District
2. INTRODUCTION
A. Background and context
The rising trend of drug use among learners has become a concern not only for
schools in the local district but also for the community at large. Schools, traditionally
regarded as safe environments for nurturing young minds, are now witnessing drug-
related incidents that threaten the overall well-being and academic progress of
learners. Recent reports from the local school district highlight a spike in incidents,
leading to an urgent need to understand and tackle this issue head-on.
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57361770
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2023
RCE2601
Research and Critical Reasoning
100 Marks
Duration 4 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Ms. P. SIBISI
SECOND: DR. A. SEHERRIE
This paper consists of 9 pages.
Instructions:
The portfolio has sections A and B. Section A has option 1 and option 2 (choose 1 option)
DECLARATION
(Your portfolio will not be marked if this is not completed.)
I, NADIA BURGER (name and surname)
Learnernumber: 57361770
Module code: RCE2601
Hereby declare the following:
I understand Unisa's policy on plagiarism. This portfolio is my original work
produced by myself. I have duly acknowledged all other people's work (both
electronic and print) through the proper reference techniques as stipulated in this
module.
I have not copied the work of others and handed it in as my own. I have also not
made my work available to any fellow learners to submit as their own.
Signature: Nadia Burger Date:13 October 2023
1
,NADIA BURGER RCE2601_PORTFOLIO 2023
57361770
RCE2601 PORTFOLIO 2023 INSTRUCTIONS
➢ Review the lessons, study guide and reader thoroughly.
➢ After reviewing the materials, carefully read the provided scenario.
➢ Compose a proposal based on the knowledge you have gained from your study
materials.
➢ Type your proposal according to the formatting guidelines below, while paying
attention to the mark allocation.
➢ Ensure strict adherence to the specified structure and length requirements, as
detailed below.
➢ To supplement your proposal, consider consulting academic sources such as
books, articles, dissertations, and theses. Remember to properly cite all
sources used.
➢ Format your assignment in Arial 12-point font, with a line spacing of 1.5.
➢ Save your portfolio as a PDF file.
➢ Submit your portfolio on the assessment page no later than 13 October 2022
during the designated time frame of 10:00 AM to 14:00 PM. No extensions will
be granted beyond this deadline.
➢ Ensure that your proposal does not exceed 15 pages. Only the first 15 pages
will be evaluated.
➢ Please be aware that plagiarism is a criminal offense. Before signing the
declaration form, carefully review the institution's plagiarism policy.
➢ Please follow these instructions diligently to successfully complete your
portfolio.
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, NADIA BURGER RCE2601_PORTFOLIO 2023
57361770
SECTION A: RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Choose one option only.
Option 1
You are a learner pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree at a prominent
university. For your final assessment (portfolio), you have been given the task of
developing a research proposal related to the alarming issue of drug use in schools.
Your university has recently received reports of an increase in drug-related incidents
within the local school district, including cases of learners being found in possession
of drugs or exhibiting behaviours indicative of substance abuse. The school district
has reached out to your university for assistance in understanding the extent of the
problem, its causes, and potential solutions.
Examiner’s own scenario.
Your task is to create a research proposal that addresses this critical issue. In your
proposal, you should outline the introduction, the literature review, research design
and methodology, data collection, data analysis, implications and recommendations
and conclusion. Each valid point will receive a score of 1 mark.
1. CREATE A TITLE BASED ON THE SCENARIO ABOVE
An Investigation into the Prevalence, Causes, and Interventions of Drug Use among
Learners in the Local School District
2. INTRODUCTION
A. Background and context
The rising trend of drug use among learners has become a concern not only for
schools in the local district but also for the community at large. Schools, traditionally
regarded as safe environments for nurturing young minds, are now witnessing drug-
related incidents that threaten the overall well-being and academic progress of
learners. Recent reports from the local school district highlight a spike in incidents,
leading to an urgent need to understand and tackle this issue head-on.
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