ENG1503/Assignment 02/S1/2024
ENG1503
Academic Language and Literacy in English
ASSIGNMENT 2 Semester 1
- Research-based essay Unique number: 285864 Compulsory: Yes Due Date:
10 April 2024
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM
,HONESTY DECLARATION
HONESTY DECLARATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH STUDIES
Module Code: ……………………. Assessment Date: ………………. 2024
1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works or
inventions of another as if they were one’s own. I know that plagiarism not only
includes verbatim copying, but also the extensive use of another person’s ideas
without proper acknowledgement (which includes the proper use of quotation
marks) or any attempt to cheat the plagiarism checking system. I know that
plagiarism covers the use of material found in textual sources and from the
Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my assignment/exam answers must be accurately referenced.
4. This assignment/exam file/portfolio is my own work. I acknowledge that copying
someone else’s work, or part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to
others constitutes a form of plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow, anyone to copy my work with the
intention of passing it off as their own work.
6. I understand that I can be awarded 0% if I have plagiarized.
7. I understand that my assignment/exam file/portfolio may be submitted automatically
to Turnitin.
8. I confirm that I have read and understood the following UNISA policies:
8.1 Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism
8.2 Policy on Academic Integrity
8.3 Student Disciplinary Code
Name ………………………………… Student No: ............................
Signed …………………………………. Date …………………………….
2
, ENG1503/Assignment 02/S1/2024
Background
In this question, you are expected to write an essay of 500 words in length. Your essay should
demonstrate the writing conventions you have learned in 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.
To successfully answer this question, find FIVE academically valid sources and include a
reference list. At least one source must be from a printed book or journal. Website sources are
allowed as a main source only if they are authored articles from journals or books from
nationally/internationally recognised institutions (this means you may not use websites such as
Wikipedia). Articles from newspapers, magazines or civic organisations may not be used as a
reliable source of scientific information. Website articles written by unidentified individuals or
authors may not be used.
Choose either Question ONE or Question TWO below:
Question ONE
Text A
Students with disabilities have not been fully welcomed in higher education in spite of litigation,
court cases, and positive shifts in public perceptions. The transition from high school to college
is challenging for students without disabilities. Students with disabilities often get overlooked by
their institution and overwhelmed during this transition, contributing to an achievement gap for
these students.
Adapted from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1212595.pdf Accessed 20 February 2023.
Instruction: With reference to text A above, should people with special needs (disabilities) be
treated the same way as people without any special needs (disabilities)? AGREE or DISAGREE
with the above statement and provide THREE arguments to support your stance.
Use the reference provided below to support your argument.
REFERENCE LINKS:
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1212595 https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1236871
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00091383.2014.867212?casa_token=kKcdD8gfa4
YAAAAA:genR7y85f9B9_Jl69QZG7N28ktDXGxwOIg_9e20OUPtIscQjYwywoj9u3F00MhFENR
CZUrQt5mjAg
ENG1503
Academic Language and Literacy in English
ASSIGNMENT 2 Semester 1
- Research-based essay Unique number: 285864 Compulsory: Yes Due Date:
10 April 2024
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM
,HONESTY DECLARATION
HONESTY DECLARATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH STUDIES
Module Code: ……………………. Assessment Date: ………………. 2024
1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works or
inventions of another as if they were one’s own. I know that plagiarism not only
includes verbatim copying, but also the extensive use of another person’s ideas
without proper acknowledgement (which includes the proper use of quotation
marks) or any attempt to cheat the plagiarism checking system. I know that
plagiarism covers the use of material found in textual sources and from the
Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my assignment/exam answers must be accurately referenced.
4. This assignment/exam file/portfolio is my own work. I acknowledge that copying
someone else’s work, or part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to
others constitutes a form of plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow, anyone to copy my work with the
intention of passing it off as their own work.
6. I understand that I can be awarded 0% if I have plagiarized.
7. I understand that my assignment/exam file/portfolio may be submitted automatically
to Turnitin.
8. I confirm that I have read and understood the following UNISA policies:
8.1 Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism
8.2 Policy on Academic Integrity
8.3 Student Disciplinary Code
Name ………………………………… Student No: ............................
Signed …………………………………. Date …………………………….
2
, ENG1503/Assignment 02/S1/2024
Background
In this question, you are expected to write an essay of 500 words in length. Your essay should
demonstrate the writing conventions you have learned in 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.
To successfully answer this question, find FIVE academically valid sources and include a
reference list. At least one source must be from a printed book or journal. Website sources are
allowed as a main source only if they are authored articles from journals or books from
nationally/internationally recognised institutions (this means you may not use websites such as
Wikipedia). Articles from newspapers, magazines or civic organisations may not be used as a
reliable source of scientific information. Website articles written by unidentified individuals or
authors may not be used.
Choose either Question ONE or Question TWO below:
Question ONE
Text A
Students with disabilities have not been fully welcomed in higher education in spite of litigation,
court cases, and positive shifts in public perceptions. The transition from high school to college
is challenging for students without disabilities. Students with disabilities often get overlooked by
their institution and overwhelmed during this transition, contributing to an achievement gap for
these students.
Adapted from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1212595.pdf Accessed 20 February 2023.
Instruction: With reference to text A above, should people with special needs (disabilities) be
treated the same way as people without any special needs (disabilities)? AGREE or DISAGREE
with the above statement and provide THREE arguments to support your stance.
Use the reference provided below to support your argument.
REFERENCE LINKS:
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1212595 https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1236871
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00091383.2014.867212?casa_token=kKcdD8gfa4
YAAAAA:genR7y85f9B9_Jl69QZG7N28ktDXGxwOIg_9e20OUPtIscQjYwywoj9u3F00MhFENR
CZUrQt5mjAg
