ASSIGNMENT / TUGASAN

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OUMH1103
LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN DISTANCE LEARNERS
JANUARY 2016 SEMESTER

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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR
1. This assignment contains only FOUR (4) activities that are set in both Malay and English. / Tugasan ini
mengandungi EMPAT (4) aktiviti sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Inggeris.
2. Answer in Malay or English. / Jawab dalam bahasa Melayu atau bahasa Inggeris.
3. Learners are to submit assignment only in MS-WORD format unless specified otherwise. Please refrain
from converting text/phrases into picture format such as .gif / .jpeg / print screen / etc. / Anda dikehendaki
menyerahkan tugasan dalam format MS-WORD melainkan dinyatakan sebaliknya. Anda tidak dibenarkan
untuk menukar teks/frasa tugasan tersebut kepada format grafik seperti .jpeg / .gif / print screen / dan
lain-lain format berkaitan.
4. Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the myVLE for preparation
and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman
font and 1.5 line spacing. / Muat turunkan templat tugasan versi bahasa yang berkenaan daripada
myVLE untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan
menggunakan saiz fon 12 Times New Roman dan langkau baris 1.5.
5. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed
within the approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at the end of
your assignment. / Bilangan perkataan hendaklah ditunjukkan di hujung tugasan anda. Jangan menyalin
soalan dan arahan tugasan dalam jawapan anda. Pemeriksa tidak akan membaca jawapan tugasan yang
melebihi had patah perkataan yang dibenarkan. Jumlah perkataan hendaklah dinyatakan di penghujung
tugasan anda.
6. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the myVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on the
procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted
assignment and proof of the submission for personal reference. / Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan
SECARA ONLINE melalui myVLE. Sila rujuk kepada portal untuk arahan mengenai prosedur
penghantaran tugasan secara online. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan salinan tugasan yang dihantar dan
bukti penghantaran untuk rujukan sendiri.
7. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. / Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan
SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU fail.
8. Your assignment must be submitted between 28th March 3rd April 2016. Submission after 3rd April
2016 will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 28hb Mac 3hb April 2016.
Serahan selepas 3hb April 2016 TIDAK akan diterima.

9. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You
should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own. / Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara
individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja
orang lain sebagai kerja sendiri.
10. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the
Registrars Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrars Announcement in myVLE). / Sila ambil maklum
tentang PENALTI yang akan dikenakan ke atas penghantaran lewat tugasan seperti yang tertera di
pekeliling pejabat Pendaftar 6/2012 (Rujuk Registrars Announcement di myVLE).
11. Please ensure that you keep the RECEIPT issued upon submisson of your assignment as proof of
submission. Your assignment is considered as NOT submitted if you fail to produce the submission receipt
in any dispute arises concerning assignment submission. / Anda perlu memastikan RESIT yang
dikeluarkan bagi penghantaran tugasan disimpan sebagai bukti penghantaran. Kegagalan
mengemukakan resit dalam sebarang isu yang timbul berkaitan penghantaran tugasan akan
mengakibatkan tugasan dianggap TIDAK dihantar.

EVALUATION / PENILAIAN
This assignment accounts for 100% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed
based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the
assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences. /
Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 100% daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan
akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik atau Skema Jawapan yang dilampirkan. Anda
akan diberikan maklum balas tentang tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester
bermula.
PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION / PLAGIARISME: POTONGAN MARKAH
Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If
plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: /
Amaran: Tugasan yang diserahkan, secara automatik, akan disemak untuk menentukan
kadar pertindihan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut:
No. /
Bil.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Similarity Percentage (%) /

Kadar Pertindihan (%)
0 30
30.01 50
50.01 70
70.01 - 100

Marks Deduction (%) /

Potongan Markah (%)
0
5
10
100

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
PURPOSE
The purpose of this task is to assess your ability to:

search for information;

make notes from the reading material;

acknowledge other authors work, and

demonstrate logical arguments/discussions with supporting facts and evidences.

ACTIVITY 1 (30%)
Teaching students how to study is as important as teaching the subject matter of a course.
Study skills help students achieve their goals, not only while in school/college or university,
but also in their daily lives.
Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In 300-350 words, discuss relevant reasons to support your stand.

ACTIVITY 2 (30%)
Irrespective of your aim of furthering your studies, whether for pleasure, career advancement,
gaining a qualification or acquiring knowledge and skills, a study skills course offers good
opportunity for self-advancement. Reviewing and developing your study skills will not only
boost your confidence and help you succeed, but will also enable you to study more
effectively in the time available to you.
In an essay of 300-350 words, elaborate on how the time management skills that you have
learnt assist your planning in your studies. Support your answer with relevant examples.

ACTIVITY 3 (30%)
Read an essay on Memorization (refer to Attachment 1 of the assignment question). Based
on the essay, prepare:
(a) an annotation; and
(b) a mind map (can be done in handwriting or computer typing) of the essay that you
have read.

*Note: For this activity you are required to scan your annotation notes and mind map (if
written) and submit them via online.

ACTIVITY 4 (10%)
Share your experiences and describe how you make use of myVLE to help you in learning?
Note: Write an essay of 150-200 words for the above activity.

[Total: 100 marks]

SOALAN TUGASAN
TUJUAN
Tujuan tugasan ini adalah untuk menilai keupayaan anda dalam :

mendapatkan maklumat;

membuat nota dari bahan bacaan;

member pengiktirafan hasil kerja penulis lain, dan

mengemukakan hujah-hujah logikal/ perbincangan dengan sokongan fakta dan

bukti.

AKTIVITI 1 (30%)
Mengajar pelajar bagaimana untuk belajar adalah sama pentingnya dengan mengajar isi
kandungan sesebuah kursus. Kemahiran belajar dapat membantu pelajar memenuhi
matlamat sama ada ketika berada di sekolah/kolej/universiti, malah dalam kehidupan
seharian mereka
Adakah anda bersetuju atau tidak dengan kenyataan tersebut?
Dalam 300-350 perkataan, bincangkan sebab-sebab yang berkaitan untuk menyokong
pendirian anda.

AKTIVITI 2 (30%)
Tidak kira apa jua tujuan anda untuk melanjutkan pelajaran, sama ada untuk keseronokan,
kemajuan kerjaya, mendapatkan satu kelayakan atau memperoleh pengetahuan dan
kemahiran, kemahiran belajar yang anda pelajari menawarkan satu peluang yang baik dalam
kemajuan diri anda. Mengkaji dan membangunkan kemahiran belajar bukan sahaja akan
meningkatkan keyakinan anda dan membantu anda berjaya, tetapi juga akan membolehkan
anda belajar dengan lebih berkesan dalam tempoh masa yang anda ada.

Dalam bentuk esei 300-350 perkataan, huraikan secara terperinci bagaimana kemahiran
pengurusan masa yang anda pelajari dapat membantu perancangan anda dalam pembelajaran.
Sokong jawapan anda dengan contoh yang sesuai.
AKTIVITI 3 (30%)
Baca esei mengenai Memorization' (Lampiran 1). Berdasarkan esei tersebut, anda
dikehendaki menyediakan:
(a) nota anotasi; dan
(b) peta minda (peta minda anda boleh dilakarkan melalui tulisan tangan atau menggunakan
komputer).
*Nota: Bagi aktiviti ini pelajar dikehendaki mengimbas (scan) nota anotasi dan peta minda.
(jika penyediaan menggunakan tulisan tangan) dan menghantar tugasan secara online.

AKTIVITI 4 (10%)
Kongsikan pengalaman anda dan jelaskan bagaimana myVle boleh membantu dalam
mempertingkatkan pembelajaran anda?
Hasilkan tugasan ini dalam 150-200 patah perkataan berbentuk esei.

[Jumlah: 100 markah]

Assignment Rubrics (Activity 1 & 2)

OUMH1103 LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN DISTANCE LEARNERS
JANUARY 2016 SEMESTER

Criteria

INTRODUCTION

CONTENT

CONCLUSION

Weight

Missing
Item
0

Low

Fair

Above average

Excellent

The introduction states

the main topic, but
does not adequately
preview the structure
of the paper nor is it
particularly inviting to
the reader.
The main idea is
somewhat clear, but
there is a need for
more supporting
information.

The introduction
clearly states the
main topic and
previews the structure
of the paper, but is
not particularly
inviting to the reader.
The main idea is clear
but the supporting
information is
general.

The introduction is
inviting, states the
main topic and
previews the
structure of the
paper.

There is one clear,

well-focused topic.
Main idea stands
out and is
supported by
detailed
information.

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The conclusion is
recognizable, but does
not tie up several loose
ends.

The conclusion is
recognisable and ties
up almost all the
loose ends.

The conclusion is
strong and leaves
the reader with a
feeling that they
understand what the
writer is "getting
at".

1.5

No introduction.

There is no clear
introduction to the
main topic or structure
of the paper.

The main idea is

not mentioned.

The main idea is not

clear. There is a
seemingly random
collection of
information.

1. 5

No conclusion.

There is no clear
conclusion, the paper
just ends.

Max
Marks

Criteria

ORGANISATION

LANGUAGE/
GRAMMAR

Weight

0.5

Missing
Item
0

Low

Fair

Above average

Excellent

The writing are

not organised.

Many details are not in

a logical or expected
order. There is little
sense that the writing
is organised.

Some details are not in

a logical or expected
order, and this distracts
the reader.

Details are placed in

a logical order, but
the way in which they
are presented/
introduced sometimes
makes the writing
less interesting.

Details are placed

in a logical order
and the way they
are presented
effectively keeps
the interest of the
reader.

The writer makes

more than 5
errors in grammar
or spelling that
distracts the
reader from the
content.

The writer makes

more than 4-5 errors in
grammar or spelling
that distracts the
reader from the
content.

The writer makes 3-4

errors in grammar or
spelling that distract
the reader from the
content.

The writer makes 1-2

errors in grammar or
spelling that distract
the reader from the
content.

The writer makes

no errors in
grammar or
spelling that
distracts the reader
from the content.

TOTAL MARKS

Max
Marks

30

Assignment Rubrics (Activity 3)

NO

ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA

INDEX

Missing
Item

Low

Fair

Above average

Excellent

WEIGHT

MIND MAPPING
Understanding

Use of
images/symbols

No Mind
Mapping.

No use of
images /
symbols.

Bare minimum of
content covered.

Shows a basic level

of coverage of key
ideas only.

Shows a solid grasp

of most of the
content.

Shows a solid grasp

of all the content
covered.

No extension of
ideas evident.

Attempts extension
of a few ideas.

Shows extensions of
most key ideas.

Extensions of the
key ideas show a
deep understanding
of the content.

The mind map

includes a few
images.

A few categories are

enhanced with
simple symbols or
diagrams.

Some categories are

enhanced with simple
symbols or diagrams.

Most categories are

enhanced with
simple symbols or
diagrams.

MARKS
(MAX)

Use of colour

No use of
colour.

Has failed to
include colour in the
mind map.

Has used very little

colour in the mind
map and has not
used colour to
categorise
throughout the mind
map.

Has included colour

to demonstrate some
connections and/or to
categorise topics
throughout the mind
map.

Has included colour

to show all
connections and/or
to categorise topics
throughout the
mind map.

Neatness and
Presentation

Not Neat.

The mind map was

not neat enough to
understand.

The mind map was

not neat enough to
understand most
concepts.

The mind map was

presented and all the
information is easy to
understand.

The mind map was

well presented and
all the information
is easy to
understand.

No annotation.

Annotated text is not

submitted on time.

Text is not
consistently marked
throughout.
Random passages
appear to be marked;
passages selected
often have no real
significance.
Annotated passages
may be very long or
very short.
Annotations include
little/no marginalia or
marginalia that is
characterized by plot
level questions or
simplistic summary.

Text is marked
throughout.
Longer passages
(entire
sentences/entire
paragraphs) are the
primary element
annotated.
Commentary and
notations in margins
appear less frequently
or do not respond
directly to the passage
annotated. Marginalia
may be primarily
summary or
paraphrased statement

Text is marked
throughout.
Words and phrases
are marked, and
commentary and
notations appear in
the margins that
indicate a response
to the words and
phrases marked.
Marginalia
(comments in the
margin) reflect
application of
literary terms,
questioning,
summarizing, and

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Annotation

2.5

Annotations include
little/no attempt to
identify
themes/purpose of
text.
Annotations include
little/no recognition
of unfamiliar
vocabulary.
Annotations do not
reflect careful reading
of the text;
annotations do not
reflect interaction
between the reader
and the text.

with some attempt at

analysis.
Annotations may not
accurately identify
purpose or themes of
text.
Reader may have
identified unfamiliar
vocabulary but did not
attempt to define the
words.

analysis.
Annotations
accurately identify
purpose and themes
of the work.
Reader has
identified unfamiliar
vocabulary and
attempted to define
those words.

TOTAL

30

Assignment Rubrics (Activity 4)

Criteria

Weight

Missing
Item
0

Low

Fair

Above average

Excellent

Max
Marks
6

Sharing
experience

1.5

No sharing
experience
provided.

Demonstrates a
minimal
understanding (sharing
experience) of myVLE
and the focus used of
myVLE.

Demonstrates an
average understanding
(sharing experience) of
myVLE and the focus
used of myVLE.

Demonstrates
adequate information
(sharing experience)
of myVLE and the
focus used of myVLE.

Demonstrates a
thorough
understanding
(sharing experience)
of myVLE and the
focus used of
myVLE.

Organization

0.5

No organisation
of the
information.

The information
appears to be less
organised.

Information is
organised, but
paragraphs are not
well-constructed.

Information is
organised with wellconstructed
paragraphs.

Information is very
organised with wellconstructed
paragraphs. Well
organised ideas that
review the
experiences.

References

0.5

No reference(s)
and
citation(s) are
given.

Reference and citation

are provided using
APA style more than
3 errors.

Reference and citation

are provided using
APA style minimal
with 3 errors.

Reference and citation

are provided using
APA style minimal
with 2 errors.

Reference and
citation are provided
using correct APA
style.

TOTAL MARKS

10