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1.
It is vital for all students to know that academic dishonesty is not acceptable in
academia. Plagiarism is one of the most deplorable forms of academic
dishonesty.
a. Explain what plagiarism is.
Remarks
Marks
b'Givefourexamp|esofplagiarismcommittedbystudents.
Discuss four ways of combating plagiarism amongst students in colleges and
universities.
The act of intentionally or unintentionally using another author's words, ideas or
research without giving credit or acknowledgement to the author.
c.
a.
b.
4 marks
2 marks
for each
example
elaborated
2x 4=8
2 marks
each for
elaborating
up to 4 ways
2x4=8
20
2.
Discuss the four modes of ODL in Wawasan Open University: selfJearning, face.
to-face learning, group discussions, and online learning.
Self-learning
Students:
. have to learn and earn.
e have to read course materials on their own.
o make decisions on when, what, how and where to study.
. are provided with course materials - mostly print-based - and supplemented by
CD-ROM and audio-video materials whenever necessary. Eventually, when
access to appropriate technology becomes more widespread, the use of audiovisual streaming systems will be used.
r self-monitor their own understanding and progress by answering self-tebts and
activities in the modules.
. refer to other reading materials which are available at Regional Offices as well
as the physical and digital libraries.
Up to 5 marks
for elaboration
of the main
points
Face-to-face leaming
Up to 5 marks
for elaboration
of the main
points
Group Discussions
. Besides face-to-face meetings with tutors, students should form informal study
groups.
. This may be done during the first tutorial - exchange telephone numbers and
email addresses with other interested students,
. Group discussions can:
a) motivate you to study better as you can interact with course mates.
b) provide you with emotional and academic support.
c) provide more insights on an assignment question or tutorial task.
d) make ODL less lonely.
Up to 5 marks
for elaboration
of the main
points
Online leaming
is the main
platform to facilitate online self-learning.
' lt is a web-based e-leaming platform that allows students to interact,
communicate and leam from the course coordinator, tutor and also course
mates anywhere and anytime.
r In Wawasanlearn, students can do the following in delayed time
(asynchronous conferencing) or real time (synchronous conferencing).
. WawasanLearn enables students to:
a) communicate and collaborate their leaming through email and online
discussions
Up to 5 marks
for elaboration
of the main
points
Discuss four effective ways of taking notes during face-to-face tutorials or from
your readings.
Outline method
r Using "bullets", indent each of the more specific points to the right.
. Levels of importance
Summary method
. From the tutor's explanation or readings, write a shorter version of the original.
r Write in note form, in your own words, the essential facts and ideas of v*|rat you
understand ftom the tuto/s explanation or reading.
. any suitable example to illustrate the technique.
Annotation method
Up to 4 marks
each for
elaboration of a
maximum of 4
methods and 1
mark each for
the example.
(4+'l;x4=29
Charting method
Group the important points into different categories.
Draw columns headed by these categories.
. As you read or listen to the tutor's explanation, record information (words,
phrases, main ideas, etc.) into the appropriate category.
. any suitable example to illustrate the technique.
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r Mind maps show the relationships between ideas and/or concepts and the
connections between or among them.
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4.
Managing time well is a vital effective leaming skill. Discuss why efficient time
management is crucial to your academic success.
lt helps you balance the time spent for work, studies and your social life.
Up to 5 marks
each for
elaborating up
to 4 reasons.
5x4=20
20