, OCT/NOV 2025
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2025
RCE2601
Research and Critical Reasoning
Marks: 100
Duration: Four (4) hours
EXAMINER: EXTERNAL MODERATOR:
Prof MD Tshelane Prof BB Moreeng (UFS)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
You need to complete the Honesty Declaration as part of your document. Do not
submit it as a separate document.
1. This question paper consists of 6 pages
2. Answer all questions.
3. Read each question carefully and allocate your time proportionate to the marks.
4. Where applicable, support your answers with relevant examples from educational
research contexts.
5. Use academic language and reference appropriately where required.
6. Write legibly and structure your responses logically.
7. This is a closed-book examination
8. This is a proctoring examination
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, RCE2601
Date: 8 October 2025
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into The Invigilator mobile App YOUR EXAM QR CODE & EXAM
and scan this QR code. ACCESS CODE
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively enter the
Exam Access Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
If you finish your assessment before the app timer has run out you need to press the
‘Finish Assessment’ button and follow instructions before you exit or minimise the app.
Please note that the ‘Finish Assessment’ button will not appear immediately, it will only
appear after the prerequisite minimum time to write your assessment has lapsed.
Scan the QR code at the start time of the assessment, unless otherwise specified by
your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code once.
Exam Access Code: 46f8e92a
The Invigilator App may request you to take photos of your examination script after the
assessment. If applicable this will be prompted and you are required to action this
immediately. Please follow the instructions on the App and take note that your
academic institution may still require you to submit your script on the relevant portal.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time and it should therefore be scanned as soon as possible after the
assessment commencement time.
Keep the Invigilator App open on your smartphone for the full duration of the assessment. You are not allowed to minimise or leave the
app during your assessment.
You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution. The timer displayed in the Invigilator may vary
depending on the start time of invigilation.
FURTHER GUIDANCE
If you only have one device you may access your assessment in the App by pressing the ‘Access Browser’ button in the top right corner
of your App.
Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume is turned up and place your smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a photo request, which you should then
perform as soon as possible.
We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
Ensure you are connected to the internet when commencing invigilation. You also need to be connected to the internet at the end of the
assessment to upload the app data gathered during invigilation. It is advisable to upload app data as soon as possible after the
assessment. Institutions do apply a limited time to upload app data.
If your assessment has multiple online sections, tests or attempts, you should NOT finish the invigilation until your entire assessment
has been completed.
Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on +27 (0)73 505 8273
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Open Rubric
, OCT/NOV 2025
DECLARATION
(Your exam script will not be marked if this is not completed.)
I,................................................................................... (name and surname)
Student number: ………………………… Module code: ……………......................
Hereby declare the following:
I understand Unisa's policy on plagiarism. This examination 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 students to submit as their own.
Signature…………………………………... Date………………………
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2025
RCE2601
Research and Critical Reasoning
Marks: 100
Duration: Four (4) hours
EXAMINER: EXTERNAL MODERATOR:
Prof MD Tshelane Prof BB Moreeng (UFS)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
You need to complete the Honesty Declaration as part of your document. Do not
submit it as a separate document.
1. This question paper consists of 6 pages
2. Answer all questions.
3. Read each question carefully and allocate your time proportionate to the marks.
4. Where applicable, support your answers with relevant examples from educational
research contexts.
5. Use academic language and reference appropriately where required.
6. Write legibly and structure your responses logically.
7. This is a closed-book examination
8. This is a proctoring examination
Page 1 of 6
, RCE2601
Date: 8 October 2025
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into The Invigilator mobile App YOUR EXAM QR CODE & EXAM
and scan this QR code. ACCESS CODE
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively enter the
Exam Access Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
If you finish your assessment before the app timer has run out you need to press the
‘Finish Assessment’ button and follow instructions before you exit or minimise the app.
Please note that the ‘Finish Assessment’ button will not appear immediately, it will only
appear after the prerequisite minimum time to write your assessment has lapsed.
Scan the QR code at the start time of the assessment, unless otherwise specified by
your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code once.
Exam Access Code: 46f8e92a
The Invigilator App may request you to take photos of your examination script after the
assessment. If applicable this will be prompted and you are required to action this
immediately. Please follow the instructions on the App and take note that your
academic institution may still require you to submit your script on the relevant portal.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time and it should therefore be scanned as soon as possible after the
assessment commencement time.
Keep the Invigilator App open on your smartphone for the full duration of the assessment. You are not allowed to minimise or leave the
app during your assessment.
You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution. The timer displayed in the Invigilator may vary
depending on the start time of invigilation.
FURTHER GUIDANCE
If you only have one device you may access your assessment in the App by pressing the ‘Access Browser’ button in the top right corner
of your App.
Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume is turned up and place your smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a photo request, which you should then
perform as soon as possible.
We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
Ensure you are connected to the internet when commencing invigilation. You also need to be connected to the internet at the end of the
assessment to upload the app data gathered during invigilation. It is advisable to upload app data as soon as possible after the
assessment. Institutions do apply a limited time to upload app data.
If your assessment has multiple online sections, tests or attempts, you should NOT finish the invigilation until your entire assessment
has been completed.
Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on +27 (0)73 505 8273
Page 2 of 6
Open Rubric
, OCT/NOV 2025
DECLARATION
(Your exam script will not be marked if this is not completed.)
I,................................................................................... (name and surname)
Student number: ………………………… Module code: ……………......................
Hereby declare the following:
I understand Unisa's policy on plagiarism. This examination 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 students to submit as their own.
Signature…………………………………... Date………………………
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