ASSIGNMENT 3 (30 marks) (Individual) Assignment Deadline: 20th MAY 2012 (SUNDAY)

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Select TWO articles written in English language, on any topic/issue of your choice. The articles must share the same topic/issue addressed and should be about 2-3 pages in length. As an example, if you have decided to work on Schools as coping organizations you need to look for two articles addressing the same issue selected. Articles for topics on Stress and Healthy lifestyle is NOT ALLOWED. Based on the articles selected, write an academic paper of about 1500 words using the following format: Introduction Introduce the title of your articles and the writers. Also include where you obtained the articles (websites, journal title, books, magazines, etc.). Article 1 Title: Writer(s): Source: Title: Writer(s): Source: [4 marks] Write the gist or main points of each article in about 250 words. Gist Article 1 (about 250 words) Gist Article 2 (about 250 words) [6 marks each x 2 =12 marks] Reflection/Discussion Write a reflection/discussion of the articles selected. Provide your views on the topic/issue addressed and relate it to your own knowledge and experiences. Your reflection should be supported with other

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additional readings/sources of information. Include your additional readings in the list of references. Your reflection/discussion should be written in about 1000 words. [12 marks] References List the articles, websites/books/journals (APA format) Appendices Attach the two articles selected. [2 marks] 3. Your assignment should be typed using Times New Roman point 12 with 1.5 line spacing. Your assignment should be prepared individually. As you would advise your students in school.Do not copy your friends work. Do not PLAGIARISE your work. PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME. Please cite your sources.

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NOTE: 1. A maximum of 5 marks will be deducted for language errors. 2. Warning: The submitted assignment will go through a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks will be deducted as follows: Assignments with 10 30% similar/overlap with others or taken from other sources and not cited: 20% of the total marks scored will be deducted. Assignments with more than 30% overlap with others or taken from other sources of information and not cited: Zero mark would be given. 3. Kindly submit your assignment as follows: Soft copy: MyGuru Hard copy: Courier to your respective online tutors. Address: (Name of your online Tutors eg. Dr. Ainon Omar) Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris 35900 Tanjong Malim Perak Darul Ridzuan 4. Please make sure that you submit your assignment before or on the deadline given. Assignments (both soft and hard copies) submitted AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 5. Please consult your tutors for further clarification or any queries.

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