HMEMS80 PORTFOLIO (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

HMEMS80
PORTFOLIO Semester 2 2025

Due Date: 3 November 2025

Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.

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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1................................................................................................................................ 3

Declaration of Authenticity ............................................................................................... 3

PART 2................................................................................................................................ 3

2.1 Reflection on formative assessment .......................................................................... 3

Reflection on learning in Assignment 01 ....................................................................... 3

Reflection on learning in Assignment 02 ....................................................................... 3

2.2 Weekly self-evaluations ............................................................................................. 4

2.3 Reflection on the value of research ............................................................................ 5

PART 3................................................................................................................................ 7

QUESTION 1: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH PROPOSAL .............................................. 7

Are there differences in perceptions of academic integrity between engaged
students and those who use artificial intelligence technology in the HMEMS80
module? ........................................................................................................................ 7

QUESTION 2: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ............................................ 14

Is there a statistically significant relationship between use of artificial intelligence,
student engagement and academic integrity in the HMEMS80 module? .................... 14

QUESTION 3 ................................................................................................................. 21

What are the students’ perceptions on the impact of artificial intelligence
technology on student engagement and academic integrity in the HMEMS80
module? ...................................................................................................................... 21




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, PART 1

Declaration of Authenticity




PART 2

2.1 Reflection on formative assessment

Reflection on learning in Assignment 01

In Assignment 01, I made a few mistakes, especially in referencing and paraphrasing
correctly. At first, I found it difficult to apply the APA 7th referencing style, particularly
when citing journal articles and online sources. The feedback I received pointed out
that I needed to be more consistent with in-text referencing and to avoid direct
copying of phrases. I also struggled a bit with the structure of the literature review
and how to link the research problem to existing knowledge.

From the feedback, I learned how important it is to paraphrase properly and to
always reference my sources. I used the module’s lessons on academic integrity, the
referencing guidelines on myUnisa, and the online library to review correct
referencing techniques. I also re-read Topic Lesson 2 and Lesson 3, which helped
me improve my paraphrasing and avoid plagiarism.

Going forward, I will plan my writing better and double-check all references. I will
also use the Turnitin similarity report to identify and fix any unintentional copying.
This learning has made me more careful, and I now understand how to work ethically
and independently when writing academic work.




Reflection on learning in Assignment 02

In Assignment 02, I realised that I made some mistakes with questions involving
research designs, types of variables, and statistical tests. I found it difficult to tell the
difference between moderator, extraneous, and control variables, and I also



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