, ENG1503
ASSIGNMEN
T 02 2025
SEMESTER 1
DUE DATE: 9
APRIL 2025
, 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.
TEXT: Non-sanctioned social multimedia platforms, such as
Telegram, podcasts, vodcasts, and WhatsApp, 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).
Source: Mohale, N.E., Exploring first-year students’ perceptions
and challenges of using podcasts and vodcasts to enhance
academic writing skills in an ODeL institution in South Africa
(Doctoral dissertation). University of South Africa. 2023
[online]
ASSIGNMEN
T 02 2025
SEMESTER 1
DUE DATE: 9
APRIL 2025
, 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.
TEXT: Non-sanctioned social multimedia platforms, such as
Telegram, podcasts, vodcasts, and WhatsApp, 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).
Source: Mohale, N.E., Exploring first-year students’ perceptions
and challenges of using podcasts and vodcasts to enhance
academic writing skills in an ODeL institution in South Africa
(Doctoral dissertation). University of South Africa. 2023
[online]
