MPB3013 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT II

SEMESTER ONE 2024/2025 A241

ASSIGNMENT 3: GROUP PROJECT (30%)

Course Learning Outcome:

Prepare a report with detailed descriptions of a complex process based on several solutions to
a problem (A4)

Instruction:
Identify a problem related to one of the provided themes. Conduct research using real-time
sources to gather information about the problem and its implications. Once you have identified
the problem, propose three potential solutions to resolve the issue. In your report, discuss the
steps needed to address the problem and evaluate each solution based on its practicability,
effectiveness, and possible impact. Finally, choose the solution you believe is the most suitable
and justify your decision in the conclusion. The report should be approximately below 2000
words in length.

Date of Submission/Execution:
22 – 26 December 2024
Task Requirements:
1. Possible themes and topics that will be assigned:
● Theme: Technologies and innovation
Topic: Limited access to digital education and resources in underprivileged
communities

● Global issues
● Science and technology
● Travel
● Art and culture
● Educations
● Health
● Economic and business
● Environment
● Language and communication
● Ethics and Philosophy
● Media and information
● Entertainment

2. Report Outline:

1. Introduction: (100 words)

● Briefly introduce the chosen theme and the specific issue.
● Provide background information to contextualise the problem.
● Clearly state the purpose and objectives of the report.

2. Problem Statement: (100 – 150 words)

● Define the problem clearly.
● Explain why the problem is significant and worthy of attention.

3. Causes and Effects: (200 – 250 words)

● Identify and discuss the main causes contributing to the problem.
● Analyse the effects of the problem on individuals, society, or the environment.

4. Proposed Solutions: (100 words for each solution)

● Present three potential solutions to address the problem.
● Describe each solution in detail, including how it would be implemented and
its potential impact.

5. Analysis: (200 – 250 words)

● Evaluate the possibility/practicality and effectiveness of each solution.
● Consider any potential challenges or drawbacks associated with implementing
the solutions.

6. Recommended Solution: (200 words)

● Select the most workable solution based on the analysis.
 ● Justify why this solution is the most appropriate choice.

7. Conclusion: (100 words)

● Summarise the main findings and key points of the report.
● Emphasise the importance of addressing the problem and implementing the
recommended solution.

3. Language Functions to Demonstrate:

In the report, ensure you effectively use the following language functions:

● To express opinion
● To explain
● To predict
● To express cause and effect
● To provide reasons
● To give examples
● To explain processes and procedures
● To compare and contrast
● To provide recommendation
● To conclude

4. Assessment Criteria:
Your report will be assessed based on:
- Well-developed, in-depth content analysis and clarity of point descriptions,
explanations, and justifications.
- Practical and feasible solutions and recommendations that are supported with detailed
explanations and evidence.
- Logical structure and coherence of your explanations.
- Effective use of the language functions listed above.
- Overall discussion and adherence to submission guidelines.

5. Report Guidelines:
- Report length: below 2000 words
- Preparation time: 4 weeks
- Submission period: Week 11
- Mechanics:
o Typewritten
o Arial 11
o 1.5 spacing

- Submission Platform: Turnitin, UUMOL

- Submission via Turnitin for SI and AI check.
- Submission in class for physical copy after passing SI and AI check.
- Similarity index must be less than 20%, AI detection must be below 30%.
- Attach the completed evaluation form with the report submission.
6. Penalty:
a. Similarity Index Penalties:
● 21% - 30%: 5 marks deducted
● 31% - 40%: 10 marks deducted
● 41% - 50%: 15 marks deducted
● 51% - 60%: 20 marks deducted
● Above 60%: No marks awarded

b. AI Index Penalties:
● 31% - 40%: 5 marks deducted
● 41% - 50%: 10 marks deducted
● 51% - 60%: 15 marks deducted
● 61% - 70%: 20 marks deducted
● Above 70%: No marks awarded
 GROUP PROJECT RUBRIC 30% - 30 MARKS (GROUP WORK)

4 3 2 1 0
EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE POOR N/A
CONTENT PROBLEM Background The background provides The background The background has fair The background has No
STATEMENT excellent details and provides details and details and understanding poor details and explanation
understanding of the understanding of the of the context, as some understanding of the of the
context, as everything context, as everything written is ambiguous to context, as most problem.
written is well-connected written is connected to the topic. written is ambiguous
to the topic. the topic. or not related to the
Problems are fairly topic.
Problems are very well- Problems are developed, justified and
developed, justified and developed, justified and explained; though some Problems are poorly
explained. explained. of them may not be developed and
properly written. identified; as the
writing does not
clearly state.
Causes and Causes and effects are Causes and effects are Causes and effects are Causes and effects are No
effects highly justified and justified and explained fairly justified and poorly justified and explanation
explained by relevant by explanation or explained by acceptable explained vaguely. of the causes.
explanation, justification justification and explanation or
and evidence. evidence. justification or evidence.
PROPOSED Solution Solutions are very Solutions are practical, Solutions are adequately Solutions are poorly Not stated
SOLUTIONS practical, feasible, and feasible, and supported supported with some supported with little
supported with detailed with explanations and explanations and to no explanations and
explanations and evidence. evidence. no evidence.
evidence.
Recommend Recommended solutions Recommended Recommended solutions Recommended Not stated
ation and are very practical and solutions are practical are somewhat practical solutions are
analysis well-supported with and supported with and fairly supported with impractical and not
thorough analysis, analysis, including analysis, which may supported with
including evident benefits potential benefits and include potential benefits analysis.
and disadvantages. disadvantages. and disadvantages.
 CONCLUSION The conclusion very-well The conclusion The conclusion fairly The conclusion poorly Not stated
summarises the report, summarises the report, summarises the report, summarises the
highlighting the problems highlighting the fairly highlighting the report. The problems
recommended solution, problems recommended problems, recommended and recommended
and relevant comments. solution, and relevant solution, and comments. solutions are poorly
comments. highlighted.
No relevant
comments are stated.
ORGANISATION The report follows a clear The report follows a The report follows some The report follows Not
logical structure good logical structure logical structure limited structure applicable
(problem-solution), with (problem-solution), (problem-solution), with (problem-solution),
headings, subheadings, with headings, moderate headings and with little to no
and transitions between subheadings, and transition. headings and
sections. transitions between transition.
sections.
LANGUAGE RANGE Vocabulary range is Vocabulary range is Vocabulary range is Vocabulary range is Not
excellent in giving good in giving sufficient in giving limited in giving applicable
explanations of the explanations of the explanations of the report. explanations of the
report. report. report.
The combination of
The combination of The combination of sentence structures is The sentence structure
sentence structures is sentence structures is fairly good; from is mostly simple
excellent; varying from good; varying from compound to simple sentences.
simple to complex simple to complex sentences.
sentences. sentences.
COHERENCE The organisation is The organisation is clear The organisation is The organisation Not
exceptionally clear, and flowing texts show sufficiently flowing, shows an unorganised applicable
smoothly flowing, well- controlled use of structured texts show flow of texts, showing
structured texts show organisational patterns, moderate use of limited use of
controlled use of connectors, and organisational patterns, organisational
organisational patterns, cohesive devices. connectors, and cohesive patterns, connectors,
connectors, and cohesive devices. and cohesive devices.
devices.
ACCURACY Language shows a good Language shows Language shows a Language contains Not
degree of grammatical grammatical accuracy; minimal degree of systematic basic applicable
 accuracy, with occasional with noticeable grammatical accuracy errors, which may
minor grammar errors grammar errors but do with noticeable errors that sometimes cause
that do not lead to not lead to sometimes affect the misunderstanding.
misunderstanding. misunderstanding. meaning of the sentences.
The writing uses an
The writing maintains a The writing maintains a The writing adequately informal tone.
formal and objective formal and objective maintains a formal and
tone. tone, but occasionally objective tone, but with a
Maintain a formal and with some informal noticeable informal tone.
objective tone throughout tone.
the writing.

Adapted from:
Cambridge English. (2023). B2 First handbook for teachers for exams. Cambridge University Press and Assessment.
CEFR Council of Europe. (2020). Common European framework of reference for languages: Learning, teaching, assessment: Companion volume.
Council of Europe.
 GROUP PROJECT: 30 MARKS (30%)

EVALUATION FORM:

GROUP PROJECT (30%)

Topic : ……………………………………………………………………………………
NAME MATRIC NO.

1.
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5.
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1. Problem Statement

a. Background 4 3 2 1 0

4 3 2 1 0
b. Causes and effects

2. Proposed Solutions

a. Solutions 4 3 2 1 0

b. Recommendation and analysis 4 3 2 1 0

3. Conclusion 4 3 2 1 0

4. Organisation 4 3 2 1 0

5. Range 4 3 2 1 0

6. Coherence 4 3 2 1 0

7. Accuracy 4 3 2 1 0

Total: __________/36
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