, 2024 MAY/JUNE EXAMINATION PAPER
PRACTISING WORKPLACE ENGLISH
ENN1504-PORTFOLIO
INSTRUCTIONS
Below is a transcript (exact words written down) of what was said under the relevant agenda
item under which the matter of students’ relying on the chatbots when writing assignments
was discussed. As the minuting secretary of the Teaching and Learning
Ad hoc Committee, it is your duty to take minutes during meetings. The matter was discussed
under agenda item 4.1. dynamics (benefits and disadvantages) of relying on chatbots when
writing assignments. Write the minutes for agenda item 4.1 only. This means that the
complete format for minutes is not required. Remember that in taking minutes, we carefully
select and summarise information, and make changes to style and grammar. Note that you
should not record what each person said in turn. You should use the linear format (in
sentences and paragraphs) of writing minutes. Your minutes should be 1 page in length.
Minutes for Agenda Item 4.1: Dynamics (benefits and disadvantages) of relying on chatbots
when writing assignments
The meeting commenced with Prof Song addressing the issue of declining students'
performance due to academic dishonesty, particularly the lack of originality in assignments.
The purpose of the meeting was to share and educate student representatives about the
consequences of relying on chatbots when preparing assignments. Dr Sibeko then presented
her findings from analyzing trends in assignment content, highlighting the lack of original
responses from students in certain modules, who instead rely on the internet and AI to
generate answers and essays.
During Dr Sibeko's presentation, Nthabiseng raised a concern about the patronizing tone in
referring to educating students about chatbots, emphasizing the role of student
representatives in sharing their opinions. Dr Sibeko acknowledged the importance of student
input and stressed the need for a change in behavior and attitude towards using chatbots for
assignments.
PRACTISING WORKPLACE ENGLISH
ENN1504-PORTFOLIO
INSTRUCTIONS
Below is a transcript (exact words written down) of what was said under the relevant agenda
item under which the matter of students’ relying on the chatbots when writing assignments
was discussed. As the minuting secretary of the Teaching and Learning
Ad hoc Committee, it is your duty to take minutes during meetings. The matter was discussed
under agenda item 4.1. dynamics (benefits and disadvantages) of relying on chatbots when
writing assignments. Write the minutes for agenda item 4.1 only. This means that the
complete format for minutes is not required. Remember that in taking minutes, we carefully
select and summarise information, and make changes to style and grammar. Note that you
should not record what each person said in turn. You should use the linear format (in
sentences and paragraphs) of writing minutes. Your minutes should be 1 page in length.
Minutes for Agenda Item 4.1: Dynamics (benefits and disadvantages) of relying on chatbots
when writing assignments
The meeting commenced with Prof Song addressing the issue of declining students'
performance due to academic dishonesty, particularly the lack of originality in assignments.
The purpose of the meeting was to share and educate student representatives about the
consequences of relying on chatbots when preparing assignments. Dr Sibeko then presented
her findings from analyzing trends in assignment content, highlighting the lack of original
responses from students in certain modules, who instead rely on the internet and AI to
generate answers and essays.
During Dr Sibeko's presentation, Nthabiseng raised a concern about the patronizing tone in
referring to educating students about chatbots, emphasizing the role of student
representatives in sharing their opinions. Dr Sibeko acknowledged the importance of student
input and stressed the need for a change in behavior and attitude towards using chatbots for
assignments.
