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PVL3701 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE April 2025
Against this background, answer the following questions based on the short
factual scenario in your own words:
Janet, a working mom and a Unisa law student, is registered for the module
PVL3701. She reads a message posted on an unofficial social media group for
Unisa law students.
The message reads as follows:
No need to study for the PVL3701 module! You can purchase assignment and
examination answers from us. We guarantee that you will pass the module with
a distinction. Reply to this message privately if you are interested in our
services.
Question 1
Fully advise Janet on the desirability of choosing this option should she decide
to take up this offer. (3)
Not Partially
Evaluation criteria Achieved
achieved achieved
Correct advice to Janet provided in
view of Unisa’s official policies. 0 1 2
Answer substantiated correctly. 0 0 1
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Janet, as a student at Unisa, must be aware of the potential legal,
academic, and ethical risks involved in engaging with any offer
that involves purchasing assignment and examination answers.
This offer, as presented in the message, is not only highly
unethical but also breaches various Unisa policies and could have
serious consequences for Janet's academic and professional
future. Below, Is a comprehensive evaluation of the potential
implications of taking up this offer, incorporating Unisa’s official
policies and the broader ethical and legal considerations.
1. Unisa’s Official Policies on Academic Integrity
Unisa, like any reputable educational institution, upholds
academic integrity as a central principle. The university has a strict
policy against academic dishonesty, which includes plagiarism,
cheating, and any form of falsification of academic work. This
policy is outlined in Unisa’s Student Rules and Regulations, as well
as in their Academic Integrity Policy.
The act of purchasing assignment or examination answers directly
contravenes these policies. Engaging in such conduct would likely
result in severe academic penalties, which may include:
Disqualification from the module: Janet may be removed
from the PVL3701 module if found guilty of academic
dishonesty.
Suspension or Expulsion: Depending on the severity of the
violation, Janet could face suspension or even expulsion from
Unisa.
Nullification of Results: Any results obtained through
dishonest means, such as using purchased answers, could be
nullified.
, lOMoAR cPSD| 47654148
PVL3701 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE April 2025
Against this background, answer the following questions based on the short
factual scenario in your own words:
Janet, a working mom and a Unisa law student, is registered for the module
PVL3701. She reads a message posted on an unofficial social media group for
Unisa law students.
The message reads as follows:
No need to study for the PVL3701 module! You can purchase assignment and
examination answers from us. We guarantee that you will pass the module with
a distinction. Reply to this message privately if you are interested in our
services.
Question 1
Fully advise Janet on the desirability of choosing this option should she decide
to take up this offer. (3)
Not Partially
Evaluation criteria Achieved
achieved achieved
Correct advice to Janet provided in
view of Unisa’s official policies. 0 1 2
Answer substantiated correctly. 0 0 1
, lOMoAR cPSD| 47654148
Janet, as a student at Unisa, must be aware of the potential legal,
academic, and ethical risks involved in engaging with any offer
that involves purchasing assignment and examination answers.
This offer, as presented in the message, is not only highly
unethical but also breaches various Unisa policies and could have
serious consequences for Janet's academic and professional
future. Below, Is a comprehensive evaluation of the potential
implications of taking up this offer, incorporating Unisa’s official
policies and the broader ethical and legal considerations.
1. Unisa’s Official Policies on Academic Integrity
Unisa, like any reputable educational institution, upholds
academic integrity as a central principle. The university has a strict
policy against academic dishonesty, which includes plagiarism,
cheating, and any form of falsification of academic work. This
policy is outlined in Unisa’s Student Rules and Regulations, as well
as in their Academic Integrity Policy.
The act of purchasing assignment or examination answers directly
contravenes these policies. Engaging in such conduct would likely
result in severe academic penalties, which may include:
Disqualification from the module: Janet may be removed
from the PVL3701 module if found guilty of academic
dishonesty.
Suspension or Expulsion: Depending on the severity of the
violation, Janet could face suspension or even expulsion from
Unisa.
Nullification of Results: Any results obtained through
dishonest means, such as using purchased answers, could be
nullified.
