ASSIGNMENT 3 COVER SHEET

Course Code : UGQD0013

Course Title : General English

Sowbaakawathy Ganesan
Course Leader : Ron Teo

Learning Outcomes : Express clearly and coherently in both spoken and written English,
demonstrating appropriate use of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
(C2)

Total Marks : 30 MARKS (30%)

Issue Date/week : Week 5

Submission Date : Week 9

Plagiarism Policy
According to UNITAR International University Academic Regulations, Section 5.13:

5.13.1 Plagiarism is an offence and will be subject to disciplinary action as prescribed in the Students
Disciplinary Rules and Regulations.
5.13.2 All work submitted as part of the requirements for any assessment must therefore be in
compliance to the University Policy on Plagiarism.
5.13.3 The University Policy on Plagiarism can be found on Appendix 4 of this regulation.
 There are THREE (3) sections in this assignment:
Section A – Narrative Paragraph (5%)
Section B – Descriptive Paragraph (5%)
Section C – Argumentative Essay (20%)

Section A
Write a narrative paragraph on ONE (1) of the topics below. Your paragraph should be
between 150 – 200 words. (5 Marks)

1. First day in UNITAR.

2. The present I will never throw away.
3. A life lesson I will never forget.
4. The worst punishment I received.
5. Helping someone in need.

Narrative Paragraph Scoring Rubric

Criteria Excellent (4) Proficient (3) Basic (2) Limited (1)

Engagement The paragraph The paragraph has a The opening is The opening
immediately strong opening and present but may be struggles to engage
captivates with a generally sustains less engaging, and the reader.
compelling opening reader interest. reader interest may
and maintains reader fluctuate.
interest throughout.
Narrative Clear beginning, Follows a clear Narrative structure Lacks a clear
Structure middle, and end. narrative arc, though may be somewhat narrative structure.
Events progress some aspects may unclear or lack a clear
logically, with a benefit from further resolution.
satisfying resolution development.
or conclusion.
Voice and A distinctive voice Demonstrates a Voice and style may Lacks a distinct
Style enhances the consistent voice and be somewhat voice and style.
narrative, style that complements inconsistent or not
contributing to the the narrative. fully enhancing.
overall impact.
Mechanics Highly proficient in Few grammatical, Contains several Numerous and/or
and Grammar grammar, spelling, spelling, or punctuation errors, but they do not severe errors
and punctuation, with errors, not significantly impede hinder
only minor errors if impacting comprehension. comprehension.
any. comprehension.
Section B
Write a descriptive paragraph on ONE (1) of the topics below. Your paragraph should be
between 150 – 200 words. (5 Marks)

1. Someone I appreciate the most.

2. My perfect space.
3. My childhood memory.
4. My first smartphone.
5. How I frequently end my day.

Descriptive Paragraph Scoring Rubric

Criteria Excellent (4) Proficient (3) Basic (2) Limited (1)

Vivid The paragraph is The paragraph Descriptive language Descriptive language
Imagery filled with vivid and effectively uses is present and is minimal or absent,
precise sensory descriptive language to provides a basic making it hard for
details, creating a paint a clear picture, understanding of the the reader to
highly immersive though some areas scene, but may be visualize the scene.
experience. may benefit from somewhat limited.
additional detail.
Tone and The tone and The tone and The tone and The tone and
Atmosphere atmosphere are atmosphere are clear atmosphere are atmosphere are
effectively and contribute to the somewhat present, unclear or do not
established and overall impact of the but may be contribute to the
contribute paragraph. inconsistent or lack paragraph's impact.
significantly to the depth.
overall impact of
the paragraph.
Organization The paragraph is The paragraph has a The paragraph has The paragraph lacks
well-structured, clear focus and some organization, clear organization
with a clear focus generally follows a but may lack a clear and may be difficult
on a central theme logical organization. structure or focus. to follow.
or subject. Transitions are Transitions are
Transitions generally effective. somewhat effective.
effectively guide
the reader.
Grammar Highly proficient in Few grammatical, Contains several Numerous and/or
and grammar, spelling, spelling, or punctuation errors, but they do not severe errors hinder
Mechanics and punctuation, errors, not significantly impede comprehension.
with only minor impacting comprehension.
errors if any. comprehension.
Section C
Choose ONE topic from the options given below. Write an argumentative or a discursive
essay of not less than 350 words on ONE (1) of the topics below. (20 Marks)

1. The Impact of Social Media on Society

2. Should College Education be Free for Everyone?
3. The Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Designer Babies
4. Is Climate Change Primarily Caused by Human Activity?
5. The Effects of Violent Video Games on Behavior
6. Should Euthanasia be Legalized?
7. The Benefits and Drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence
8. Should the Voting Age be Lowered to 16?
9. The Pros and Cons of Universal Basic Income
10. Is Capital Punishment Ethical or Inhumane?
11. The Influence of Advertising on Consumer Behavior
12. Should Animal Testing be Banned?
13. The Role of Government in Regulating the Economy
14. Is Online Privacy a Fundamental Right?
15. Should Single-use Plastics be Completely Banned?
16. The Impact of Fast Fashion on the Environment
17. Should Marijuana be Legalized for Recreational Use?
18. The Ethics of Cloning and Stem Cell Research
19. Is Affirmative Action Necessary for Achieving Equality?
20. The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Vaccination Policies

To write the essay you should:

• have an introduction;
• provide at least three points that either support or oppose the topic in the body
(paragraphs);
• give one supporting detail for each point;
• write a conclusion for your essay
 Argumentative Essay Scoring Rubric

Criteria Excellent (4) Proficient (3) Basic (2) Limited (1) Score
Thesis The thesis is clear, The thesis is clear The thesis is The thesis is
Statement specific, and effectively and relevant to the somewhat clear, but unclear, vague, or
addresses the prompt. It prompt, providing a may lack specificity or does not effectively
presents a strong solid argument. a strong argument. address the prompt.
argument.

Organization The essay has a well- The essay has a The essay has some The essay lacks
structured introduction, clear introduction, organization, but may clear organization
body paragraphs, and body paragraphs, lack a clear structure. and may be difficult
conclusion. Transitions and conclusion. Transitions are to follow. Transitions
are smooth and Transitions are somewhat effective. are weak or absent.
effectively guide the generally effective.
reader.
Evidence and The essay provides The essay provides The essay provides The essay lacks
Support strong, relevant relevant evidence some evidence, but it strong evidence to
evidence and examples and examples to may be weak or less support the
to support the support the relevant. Integration argument. Evidence
argument. Evidence is argument. with the argument is is either missing or
well-integrated and Evidence is limited. largely irrelevant.
effectively strengthens integrated and
the argument. supports the
argument.
Clarity and The essay is The essay is clear The essay is The essay lacks
Style exceptionally clear, and well-written, generally clear but clarity and may be
concise, and well- with a style that is may contain some difficult to
written. The style is effective in wordiness or unclear understand. The
engaging and maintains conveying the passages. The style style is unclear or
the reader's interest. argument. is adequate. ineffective.
Grammar and The essay The essay has few The essay contains The essay contains
Mechanics demonstrates a high grammatical, several grammatical, numerous and/or
level of proficiency in spelling, or spelling, or severe grammatical,
grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, punctuation errors, spelling, or
punctuation. Errors, if and they do not but they do not punctuation errors
any, are minor. significantly detract impede that hinder
from the overall comprehension. comprehension.
quality.
TOTAL