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Assignment 2 Semester 1 |
Due 9 April 2025 Course•
Academic Language and
Literacy in English (ENG1503)•
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ENG1503 Assignment 2 Semester 1 | Due 9
April 2025 Course
Academic Language and Literacy in English (ENG1503)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
ENG1503 Assignment 2 Semester 1 | Due 9 April 2025. 3 ESSAYS PROVIDED.
Instruction
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: Non-sanctioned
social multimedia platforms, such as Telegram, podcasts, vodcasts, and , are
increasingly being used as supplementary tools in higher education,
particularly in Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL). These platforms provide
students with additional learning resources and enhance their educational
experiences (Mohale, 2023).
The Role of Non-Sanctioned Social Multimedia Platforms in Open Distance e-Learning
(ODeL)
In the evolving landscape of higher education, particularly in Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL),
non-sanctioned social multimedia platforms are increasingly supplementing traditional learning
methods. These platforms, including Telegram, podcasts, and vodcasts, offer students additional