BT20403 COMMERCIAL LAW

SEMESTER 2, 2020/2021

GROUP ASSIGNMENT 1 (20%)

Learning outcomes to achieve:

(i) Relate the rules and principles of law applicable to particular business or commercial transaction in
Malaysia. [PLO1];
(ii) Explain the sources of rules and principles of law relating to business or commercial transactions in
Malaysia [PLO7].

SUBMISSION:

1. Submission deadline: FRIDAY (7th May 2021) via smartv3ums, latest by 5.00 pm

2. Methods of submission: The LEADER of each group is responsible for uploading the assignment via
http://smartv3.ums.edu.my/. Please name the file using your Tutorial Group (TG) and your group’s
name. For example, TG 1-Blackpink or TG 8-StrayKids.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Students are required to form a group and work together to complete two tasks. The group need to:
(1) discuss the legal procedures in setting up a business in Malaysia; and
(2) present the outcome of the discussion through writing and video presentation.
(3) 5% will be deducted from total marks for a LATE SUBMISSION.
(4) Refer to pages 5 and 6 to see how your assignment will be assessed for marking.
Students are to use the various sources to retrieve related documents and relevant information.

TASK 1 – 15%

Borhan, Oscar and Mimie have been close friends since studying at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Once
graduated, they are interested in starting a business supplying stationeries and textbooks for UMS
students. They seek your advice on the appropriate type of business, i.e., whether to open a company
or a partnership. Based on the type of business you choose for them [CHOOSE ONLY ONE –
WHETHER A COMPANY OR A PARTNERSHIP), prepare a portfolio for their business which must
include the following aspects:

1. The nature of the business and the legal procedures involved in establishing the
business.
2. A draft agreement governing the business between Borhan, Oscar and Mimie. Your draft
agreement should emphasise the legal aspects and legal implications of the business. For
example, between Borhan, Oscar and Mimie and between them and outsiders (e.g., clients)
3. Do not waste too much time explaining general matters such as the mission and vision of the
business.

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FORMAT:
a) Your portfolio must be written in a Microsoft word format;
b) Not more than 10 pages (excluding front page, table of contents, references and appendices).
Page 11 and subsequent pages of your discussions will not be considered;
c) Pages (excluding front page) must be numbered;
d) Frontpage must contain the following:

BT20403 COMMERCIAL LAW

SEMESTER 2, 2020/2021
FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTANCY
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH

GROUP ASSIGNMENT 1

Name of Tutor:
Tutorial Group: TG, Time & Group’s Name
Group Members: 1. Name & Matric No.
2. ……….
Date of Submission:

e) Font: Tahoma, 11-point text

Line and paragraph spacing: 1.15, justified;
f) References: Reference your sources of information that correspond to the citations used in your
portfolio. Referencing must be of APA standard. If you are referring to books and journal
articles, remember to cite the page number. If you refer to internet references (e.g.,
websites), please ensure that it is credible. Websites such as Wikipedia and Law Teacher as
well as lecture notes are NOT accepted as sources of references.

RULES
1. Plagiarism is a severe offence and is strictly prohibited. Please cite quotation and any borrowed
ideas accordingly.
2. Do not submit similar answers to other groups. If this is the case, the groups involved will not be
given any marks.
3. Avoid writing out lengthy quotations from statutory provisions. The emphasis is on your ability to
evaluate and apply the relevant law rather than your ability to simply stating (or copying) the
sections of law.

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TURNITIN
1. I have reminded you all to enrol yourself in my Turnitin class during the first lecture and through
SMARTV3UMS. Failure to secure a place afterwards is at your own risk.
2. You MUST use the TURNITIN plagiarism check before submitting your Portfolio. Acceptable
similarities should be less than 30%. Please ensure that all red alerts of high similarities are
eliminated.
3. Those exceeding 30% similarities will be penalised. 2% will be deducted from the marks
obtained for each excess of 1% similarities. For example, if the group obtained 15% marks,
but the similarities index is 32% (exceeded 2%), the group will only get 11% as final marks
upon deduction (4% deduction)
4. Please ATTACH the summary of the similarities report generated by TURNITIN together when
you submitted your Portfolio. Failure to do so will be deemed to have committed plagiarism.
5. Turnitin result - Just a summary page will do. Example attached under page 4. Do not
submit your answers without proof that Turnitin has checked it. Otherwise, it will be considered
as NOT SUBMITTED. Your lecturer also has access to all documents submitted through
Turnitin under the specified class ID. Therefore, please submit your Turnitin result accordingly
based on the result generated. Do not falsify or amend the result. The lecturer may re-
submit the answers received to Turnitin for confirmation.
6. Please READ the instructions and information provided on the Turnitin website to learn how many
times you can use Turnitin per day.

TASK 2 - 5%
1. You are required to present your portfolio to Borhan, Oscar and Mimie in the form of a VIDEO
PRESENTATION using software of your choices.
2. There are many alternatives such as Powerpoint Video, Loom (https://www.loom.com/), or Filmora
Wondershare video editor (https://filmora.wondershare.com/). These are just the examples. It
depends on your creativity and choices.
3. Each group need to put the link to the video presentation on the front page of the Portfolio. Kindly
ensure that the lecturer has access to that video. Otherwise, failure to give the lecturer access will
result in that group being given 0 marks.

RULES:
1. Length of video: 15-20 minutes.
2. Every member of the group MUST participate in the presentation. Please make yourself VISIBLE in
the video presentation and clearly introduce yourself. Only students who appear in the video will be
considered for marking unless there is a specific reason why that particular student cannot do so.
3. An audio presentation alone will NOT be accepted.

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EXAMPLE TURNITIN REPORT

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 ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS

TASK 1 – PORTFOLIO

15%

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

CRITERIA POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT

(0-5 Marks) (6-10 Marks) (11-15 Marks) (16-20 Marks)

The assignment The assignment The assignment

PORTFOLIO The assignment instructions are instructions are instructions are
▪ Contents instructions are not basically followed. generally well followed thoroughly
▪ Format and followed thoroughly. Able to address followed. and correctly.
Organisation It does not comply some of the Addresses the Addresses all the
▪ References with the expectation expectation expectation expectation
required and provides required and required in required and
an inadequate legal provides a general and provides
explanation due to a reasonable legal provides comprehensive and
lack of proper explanation appropriate legal relevant legal
research. through research explanations explanation through
on the topic. through adequate extensive research
research on the on the topic.
topic.

**Total scores obtained will be converted to 15%

Task 2 – VIDEO PRESENTATION

5%

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
CRITERIA POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
(0-5 Marks) (6-10 Marks) (11-15 Marks) (16-20 Marks)

Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates

VIDEO insufficient moderate good explanation excellent explanation
PRESENTATION explanation and explanation and and initiative in and initiative in
Clarity/ Initiative/ limited initiative in initiative in completing the completing the task.
Creativity completing the task. completing the task. task. Produces Produces finished
Produces finished Produces finished finished work work which shows
work that reflects work that basically which shows an hard work and a
inadequate effort and creative. appropriate level of high level of
lack of creativity effort and creativity.
creativity.

** Total scores obtained will be converted to 5%

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 THE MARKING SCHEME FOR ASSIGNMENT 1 IS AS FOLLOWS:

MARKS OBTAINED
TASK ITEMS
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Contents (10 M)

TASK 1 0 1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL:
Portfolio Format & Organisation (5 M)
20 Marks Total scores obtained will be
converted to 15%
References (5 M)

MARKS OBTAINED
TASK ITEMS
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Clarity (10 M)
TASK 2
0 1 2 3 4 5
Video TOTAL:
Presentation Initiative (5 M)
20 Marks Total scores obtained will be
converted to 5%
Creativity (5 M)