EHG1501 ASSIGNMENT 03 OR PORTFOLIO ASWERS. ALL THREE ESSAY
TOPICS FULLY ANSERED, SO YOU HAVE A CHOICE TO GO WITH THE TOPIC OF
YOUR CHOICE. THIS PORTFOLIO IS DUE ON THE 25 TH OF OCTOBER 2023. FOR
MORE HELP, WHATSAAP SILAS ON 072 439 6681
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 PORTFOLIO EXAMINATION PAPER
First Examiner: Dr T Nkhobo & Dr K Sevnarayan
Second Examiner(s): Dr C Mpanza, Ms T Ntsopi, Mr R Baloyi, Mr N Mohale, & Dr V Pfeiffer
ENG1503
Academic Language and Literacy in English
100 marks
48 hours (2 days)
, This paper consists of 6 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read these instructions carefully to ensure that you meet the requirements of each
question.
2. This question paper contains THREE essay questions. Choose ONE question ONLY.
3. Pay attention to the following aspects when you answer each question:
• Content
• Structure
• Language and style
• Citations and referencing
4. Use the checklist provided to make sure that you have answered all the questions. Copy
the checklist and declaration and paste it at the beginning of your script.
5. Submit the following as part of your portfolio: the completed checklist, the plagiarism
declaration and your answers.
6. When you have completed this portfolio, save everything as one PDF file and upload it
using the myModules platform under the ‘Assessment 3’ section of the ENG1503 site.
7. In the case of any cheating or plagiarism, no marks will be allocated.
8. NO LATE EXAMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SUBMIT YOUR EXAMINATION BEFORE THE
SUBMISSION SYSTEM CLOSES AT 13:00 ON 25 OCTOBER 2023
9. Pay attention to the announcements on the ENG1503 site during the examination session.
This platform will be used to communicate any urgent information.
10. Make sure you submit the correct file. Incorrect submissions will be awarded a ‘0’ mark.
Is there a student name and number on this cover page/ YES (put your initials here)
checklist?
, Is this your original work? YES (put your initials here)
Have you included the plagiarism declaration we have YES (put your initials here)
provided you with?
Did you answer ONE of the three questions? YES (put your initials here)
Are you submitting the correct portfolio and the correct YES (put your initials here)
file? (Please double check your submission after you have
uploaded)
Did you include an introduction, body paragraphs and a YES (put your initials here)
conclusion?
Did you include ALL THREE citations we have provided YES (put your initials here)
you with per question?
Have you appropriately referenced the citations you have YES (put your initials here)
used in your essays in Harvard style?
Format if typed: YES (put your initials here)
Arial font
Font size 12
One and a half (1.5) line spacing
Format if hand-written and scanned:
Blue/black ink
Neat and legible
All pages scanned in 1 file in the correct order
Did you edit your work several times? YES (put your initials here)
Did you convert your document to a PDF file? YES (put your initials here)
Did you remove any password protection? YES (put your initials here)
PLAGIARISM DECLARATION:
Name and student number: ………………………………………………
, I declare that this ENG1503 examination is my own original work. Where secondary
material has been used (either from a printed source or from the Internet), this has been
carefully acknowledged and referenced in accordance with departmental requirements.
I understand what plagiarism is and I am aware of the pertinent policies in this regard. I
have not allowed anyone else to borrow or copy my work.
Signature: ………………………………………………
Date: ……………………………………………………
Question One - Argumentative Essay
Introduction:
Load-shedding, a result of increased energy demand and insufficient power generating
capacity, has had detrimental effects on the citizens of Southern-Africa. This essay will
discuss three negative effects of load-shedding, including the interruption of business
activities, limited access to medical care, and the impact on education. Furthermore,
two potential solutions to eradicate the load-shedding crisis will be suggested.
Interruption of business activities
Load-shedding disrupts the operations of small-scale business enterprises (SMEs) that
heavily rely on stable access to electricity. According to Umar and Kunda-Wamuwi
TOPICS FULLY ANSERED, SO YOU HAVE A CHOICE TO GO WITH THE TOPIC OF
YOUR CHOICE. THIS PORTFOLIO IS DUE ON THE 25 TH OF OCTOBER 2023. FOR
MORE HELP, WHATSAAP SILAS ON 072 439 6681
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 PORTFOLIO EXAMINATION PAPER
First Examiner: Dr T Nkhobo & Dr K Sevnarayan
Second Examiner(s): Dr C Mpanza, Ms T Ntsopi, Mr R Baloyi, Mr N Mohale, & Dr V Pfeiffer
ENG1503
Academic Language and Literacy in English
100 marks
48 hours (2 days)
, This paper consists of 6 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read these instructions carefully to ensure that you meet the requirements of each
question.
2. This question paper contains THREE essay questions. Choose ONE question ONLY.
3. Pay attention to the following aspects when you answer each question:
• Content
• Structure
• Language and style
• Citations and referencing
4. Use the checklist provided to make sure that you have answered all the questions. Copy
the checklist and declaration and paste it at the beginning of your script.
5. Submit the following as part of your portfolio: the completed checklist, the plagiarism
declaration and your answers.
6. When you have completed this portfolio, save everything as one PDF file and upload it
using the myModules platform under the ‘Assessment 3’ section of the ENG1503 site.
7. In the case of any cheating or plagiarism, no marks will be allocated.
8. NO LATE EXAMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SUBMIT YOUR EXAMINATION BEFORE THE
SUBMISSION SYSTEM CLOSES AT 13:00 ON 25 OCTOBER 2023
9. Pay attention to the announcements on the ENG1503 site during the examination session.
This platform will be used to communicate any urgent information.
10. Make sure you submit the correct file. Incorrect submissions will be awarded a ‘0’ mark.
Is there a student name and number on this cover page/ YES (put your initials here)
checklist?
, Is this your original work? YES (put your initials here)
Have you included the plagiarism declaration we have YES (put your initials here)
provided you with?
Did you answer ONE of the three questions? YES (put your initials here)
Are you submitting the correct portfolio and the correct YES (put your initials here)
file? (Please double check your submission after you have
uploaded)
Did you include an introduction, body paragraphs and a YES (put your initials here)
conclusion?
Did you include ALL THREE citations we have provided YES (put your initials here)
you with per question?
Have you appropriately referenced the citations you have YES (put your initials here)
used in your essays in Harvard style?
Format if typed: YES (put your initials here)
Arial font
Font size 12
One and a half (1.5) line spacing
Format if hand-written and scanned:
Blue/black ink
Neat and legible
All pages scanned in 1 file in the correct order
Did you edit your work several times? YES (put your initials here)
Did you convert your document to a PDF file? YES (put your initials here)
Did you remove any password protection? YES (put your initials here)
PLAGIARISM DECLARATION:
Name and student number: ………………………………………………
, I declare that this ENG1503 examination is my own original work. Where secondary
material has been used (either from a printed source or from the Internet), this has been
carefully acknowledged and referenced in accordance with departmental requirements.
I understand what plagiarism is and I am aware of the pertinent policies in this regard. I
have not allowed anyone else to borrow or copy my work.
Signature: ………………………………………………
Date: ……………………………………………………
Question One - Argumentative Essay
Introduction:
Load-shedding, a result of increased energy demand and insufficient power generating
capacity, has had detrimental effects on the citizens of Southern-Africa. This essay will
discuss three negative effects of load-shedding, including the interruption of business
activities, limited access to medical care, and the impact on education. Furthermore,
two potential solutions to eradicate the load-shedding crisis will be suggested.
Interruption of business activities
Load-shedding disrupts the operations of small-scale business enterprises (SMEs) that
heavily rely on stable access to electricity. According to Umar and Kunda-Wamuwi
