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Majan University College, Faculty of English Language Studies Submission Deadline Marks and Feedback Before 6pm on: 31/05/ working days after deadline (All Levels) 09/06/2020 Module title & code English for General Reading and Writing (EGRW) OMG 14-0 Assignment number and title Assessment -2, End of Semester Assessment type Assignment Weighting of assessment 50% Module learning outcomes 1. To understand the basic and supporting information and structural aspects of different types of written texts on the basis of their linguistic elements, structure and purpose. 2. Demonstrate the ability to use linguistic elements such as appropriate words, phrases and linkers to construct different types of short written texts using the basic information, supporting information, situation and purpose.
What am I required to do in this assignment?
Answer all the tasks as per the instruction given
Section 1: Creative writing
a. Use the following points as a tool to plan and draft a story. (10 marks)
- Title of the story
- Characters in the story
- Setting
- Beginning of the story
- Important dialogues
- Problems/complication in the story
- Solution to the problems in the story
- Unexpected incident/event
- Ending of the story
- Moral of the story
b. Narrate the story in 250 words using the drafted points. (20 marks)
To complete this task organize the drafted points to narrate an interesting story in 4 paragraphs. These 4 paragraphs should include an introduction, 2 body paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph.
Section 2: Personal essay writing (20 marks)
Describe your personal experience of travelling to a place in Oman or outside the country in 250 words. Write this personal essay in 4 paragraphs with an introduction, 2 paragraphs of body and a conclusion. You may include points like describing the place, your personal experience and some suggestions through your experience.
Deliverables: Submission The final version of the assessment must be submitted online via MOVE. At the time of submission, you need to make sure that the assignment is your own. Is there a word limit (Number of Words ± 10%)? Section 1: Creative writing -250 words (+/- 10%) Section 2: Personal essay writing – 250 words (+/- 10%)
What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations)
In order to pass, you need to:
- Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate words, phrases and linkers to develop a free flow of thought in the written work.
- Show the skills of narrating a story and writing a personal experience on your own.
How do I produce high quality work that merits a higher grade?
You need to do the following to produce high quality work that merits a higher grade:
- Follow the structure of the writing skills taught in the class for both questions.
- Language should be accurate and free from grammatical errors.
- Organize the information and write clearly in an appropriate writing style.
- Since it is writing on personal experience and creative writing there should be no similarity percentage, except for quotation if you use in the introduction of personal writing.
How does assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?
The assignment relates to different types of writing skills taught in the scheduled sessions. Both creative writing and personal writing are well elaborated with examples in the class.
How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria below. Use them to evaluate your own work and estimate your grade before you submit.
| Criterion | Weighting (%) | Assessment Levels |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Information | 20 | Unfocused topic; most details are unclear or irrelevant; difficult to follow; lack of flow; incomplete or unclear understanding; lack of focus; poor use of transition words; limited relevant information; lacks coherence and logical flow. |
| 2. Originality | 20 | Unclear or unorganized ideas; plagiarized or copied content; lacks originality; poor reasoning; minimal personal input; little effort to develop ideas; limited or no evidence of personal opinion or creativity. |
| 3. Structure | 20 | Lacks clear objectives, introduction, development, and conclusion; poor paragraphing; disorganized ideas; lack of clarity; improper sequencing; ineffective transitions; weak overall organization. |
| 4. Language | 30 | Grammatical mistakes; limited vocabulary; poor use of cohesive devices; improper terminology; unacademic style; frequent errors; limited sentence variety; language is ineffective or inappropriate. |
| 5. Drafted points | 10 | Irrelevant ideas; lack of focus; incoherent points; poor understanding; poorly expressed ideas; unorganized points; lack of clarity; weak link to the story or essay. |
Complete your assignment accordingly, ensuring all aspects are addressed thoroughly to meet the criteria for high marks.