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Part B (20marks)
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Part B (20marks)
Answer all questions. Write your answers
in the space provided.
Question 1
Name four advantages of ODL over thetraditional method of learning.
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Answer:
Easy access.
Allows speedy interpersonal communication by print,
electronic online communication, videoconferencing.
Allows you to study when and where it suits you.
Allows you to fulfill commitments while fulfillingcommitments at work, with family or community.
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Question 2
Below is a sample of a WOU lbrary book record generatedfrom a MyCatalogue basic search with three missing
information fields.
* LC5800 S933
Author Open University of Hong Kong
* Study skills for open learning
* Hong Kong: Open University of Hong Kong Press, 1997
Physical
DescriptionV,96p.:ill; 22cm
Subject Distance education
Fill in the three (30 missing fields in the table above.
A
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Answer:
Call number
Title
Publisher / Year
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Question 3
Three advantages of continuous assessment that benefit students are :
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Answer :
It can push you to study harder.
It is a good motivation tool. It is another learning occasion.
It provides feedback to both the student and the institution.
Question 4
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Question 4 :
The following is a typical bibliographic entry written in The ChicagoManual of Style (CMS) ciattion format.
Loo, Seng P. 2007. The two cultures of science: on language-cultureIncommensurability concerning nature and observation. Higher
Education Policy, 20:97-116.
a. State the title of the above journal publication.
_________________________________________________________________b. The numbers 97-116 are the __________________________________________
c. Cite the above work according to CMS author-date in-text citation format.
___________________________________________________________________
Answer :
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Answer :
a. The two cultures of science: on language-culture incommensurabilityconcerning nature and observation.
b. page numbers
c. Loo (2007) or (Loo 2007)
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Question 5:
State five strategies that you may use to help youremember what you read.
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Answer :
Make the material meaningful.
Organise the information.
Use imagination or pictures.
Use mnemonic devices.
Study actively.
Study regularly.
Use note cards.
Spread out your study.
P t C
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Part C
This section contains four (4 questions. You
are required to answer only three (3)questions.
Q i
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Question 1
It is vital for all students to know that academicdishonesty is not acceptable in acadmia. Plagiarism
is one of the most deplorable forms ofacademicdishonesty.
a. Explain what plagiarism is.
b. Give four examples of plagiarism committed bystudents.
c. Discuss four ways of combating plagiarism amongststudents in colleges and universities.
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a. The act of intentionally or unintentionally using another authors words, ideas orresearch without giving credits or acknowledgement to the author.
b. - Not citing the references and sources used in coursework assignments.
- Using identical information structures in an authors work without citation andreference.
- Paraphrasing and quoting an authors work without citaion and reference.
- Stating facts and research that are not common knowledge without propercitation and research.
c. Establish strict rules and regulations on plagirism.
- Provide clear citation guidelines.
- Teach students citation styles like CMS and APA
- Teach students to check for originality of their own work, e.g.
by running their assignments through Turnitin.
- Moderate punishments mark reduction or failure.
- Severe punishment suspension or termination of sudies.
# elaboration of each point is important.
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