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ITLA: updated 15 Sept 11

FAQS FOR ASSIGNMENT FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS QF1

Where do I find/locate assignment questions?

AF1

Assignment question can be found in your MyVLE. To view /download your assignment question: 1. Click on the course code in the myCourse and Quick Links L inks area 2. Under the Course Tools, click on Assignment link 3. Click on the Assignment Title for example Mei 2011: O UMH1103 Soalan Assignment (OUMH1103) 4. On the ‘Question’ tab, you may click on the link to download the question

QF2

Can I exceed the word limit determined by the assignment requirement?

AF2

Kindly follow the instruction on the cover page of your assignment question.

QF3

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How do I name the assignment file? Is there a naming convention? Is there a specific filename format for my online assignment?

AF3

There is no specific format for filenames, our system will convert the filename automatically once you submit your assignment.

QF4

Can I save my assignment in more than 1 file type?

AF4

Assignment file must follow follow the Faculty requirements requirements as stated in front front page of the assignment assignment question.

QF5

Can I submit more than 1 file at a time online?

AF5

No, you can only submit 1 file at a time online.

QF6

When can I view my assignment marks?

AF6

Assignments marks can can be viewed ONE week before the final examination. examination.

QF7

How can I view my assignment marks/ where do do I view my assignment marks?

AF7

To view Assignment Marks, please do the following: 1. Click on myProfile in MyVLE 2. Click on Examination Result, then View Current Semester’s Result 3. Click on Coursework Grade

QF8

How do do I know if a subject has has assignment assignment as a component component of ongoing assessment?

AF8

Subject assessment can be found in your MyVLE: 1


1. Click on the course code in the myCourse and Quick Links area 2. Click on Assessment Info under Course Tools and you can view the details of the assessment. QF9

What should I do if my ongoing assessments/marks is not updated?

AF9

If your ongoing asessments are not updated, please refer to Helpdesk, MyVLE.

AF10

Where do I download the exam time table or schedule?

QF10

To download the exam time table: 1. Refer to Latest Announcement 2. Clik on Exam Announcement to view the schedule

PLAGIARISM/SIMILARITY QP1

What is plagarism?

AP1

Plagiarism is defined as “close imitation," or "stealing and publication" of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions," and threating them as your own original work (Oxford Dictionary; Random House Compact Unabridged Dictionary). In academia/university work (your assignment in particular), plagiarism i s considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics. Plagiarism is disapproved on the grounds of moral offence, and cases of plagiarism can involve liability for copyright infringement. For more information about plagiarism, kindly surf: http://plagiarism.org/plag_article_what_is_plagiarism.html .

QP2

What does plagarism check?

AP2

Plagiarism checks the orginality of your assignment against other people’s work.

QP3

What is similarity check?

AP3

Similarity check is conducted once you submit your assignment. This exercise compares the content of your assignment against all other learners’ assignments for resemblance.

QP4

If my assignment contains Appendix with articles, will they be counted in the similarity checking?

AP4

No

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QP5

If my report contains direct quotations, will they be counted in the similarity checking?

AP5

Yes. Similarity check compares the content of your assignment against all other learners’ assignments for resemblance.

QP6

To what extent do I need to rephrase the statements from certain sources so that they will not be counted in the similarity checking?

AP6

Similarity check compares the content of your assignment against all other learners’ assignments for resemblance. The analysis include all statements regardless of whether they are rephrased.

QP7

What is APA referencing?

AP7

When you are asked to write in APA Style® in your assignment, it means referring to the editorial style that many of the social and behavioural sciences have adopted to present written material in the field. APA Style was first developed by a group of social scientists about 80 years ago. They wished to form sound standards of communication. Since then, the APA Style has been adopted by experts in many fields and has been used by writers around the world. (American Psychological Association, 2011) For more information, kindly refer to http://apastyle.org/about-apa-style.aspx

QP8

I am confused when gathering data for answering assignments following the ‘APA styles’. Do we need to reconstruct using our own se ntences, or can I present it exactly as I found it? The problem is that what I have done so far were sometimes accepted and sometimes not accepted.

AP8

Your assignments require you to attempt a particular task and present it as your own original work. Presenting an idea or work as your own exactly as you found it is considered as plagiarism. However, cases of plagiarism can be avoided by citing where you get the information and rephrasing it as your own. In order to prevent plagiarism, you need to simply acknowledge that certain material has been borrowed, and providing your audience with the necessary information to locate that source. The APA referencing style can help you acknowledge original material.

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MARKS/GRADES QG1

Who grades the online submission assignments?

AG1

e-Graders grade the assignments. E-Graders consist of OUM’s lecturers or subject matter experts (SMEs) in the particular field.

QG2

How do I recheck if I am not happy with my assignments’ marks? What are the procedures?

AG2

You may fill up the ‘Borang Permohonan Semak Semula Gred Assignment’. This electronic form is available in e-Services > Exam Online. A fee of RM50 per assignment will be invoiced to your account for this service.

QG3

What is the grading system for online assignment submission?

AG3

OUM adopts the criterion-referenced assessment method for its assignment. In this sytem, well-trained graders will award marks to learners who managed to display a desired response (a report, an article, a design, etc.) as closely as possible to the description of the cells based on the criteria outlined. This method of assessment uses the analytic rubric. This rubric specifies the criteria to be assessed clearly at each performance level. A separate score for each criterion is awarded so that graders apply the same criteria and standards when grading. At the end of the grading exercise, the grader will provide feedback on learners’ performance.

QG4/ QF7 AG4/ AF7 QG5/ QF8 AG5/ AF8

When can I view my assignments marks?

Assignments marks can be viewed ONE week before the final examination. How can I view my assignment marks?

To view Assignment Mark, please do the following: 1. Click on myProfile in MyVLE 2. Click on Examination Result, then View Current Semester’s Result 3. Click on Coursework Grade

QG6

If I recheck the assignments, can the marks be lower?

AG6

Yes, it is possible that the marks may be lower than the original marks.

QG7

Who marks the assignment ? Face-to-face (f2f) tutors or Centralised Examiner?

AG7

The online submission assignments are graded centrally by e-Graders. e-Graders consist of OUM’s lecturers or subject matter experts (SMEs) in the particular field. However, the by-hand submissions are graded by the face-to-face tutors.

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ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION QS1

How do I send my assignment online?

AS1

To submit your assignment online, please do the following: 1. Click on the course code in the myCourse and Quick Links area 2. Under the Course Tools, click on Assignment link 3. Click on the Assignment Title for example Mei 2011: OU MH1103 Soalan Assignment (OUMH1103) 4. On the ‘Submission’ tab, you may click on the online submission link to browse for your assignment file 5. Once the correct file is selected, click on ‘Submit’

QS2

Could I send my draft to my e-tutor for checking prior sending my final draft?

AS2

Your e-tutor cannot mark your work. You may send what you have to your e-tutor to check and provide general comments only. Discuss this possibility with your e-tutor first. What should I do when I have submitted my assignment online but could not print the receipt?

QS3

AS3

You may contact Executives at The Institute for Teaching and Learning Advancement (ITLA) for confirmation. Visit: http://www2.oum.edu.my/v2/modules.php?name=Contact_Us

QS4

I had tried to submit my assignment online a few times but failed and the due date is approaching. Can I send a hard copy to my learning center or to OUM?

AS4

No, the assignment must be submitted online. Please contact ITLA Executives with regards to this issue. Visit: http://www2.oum.edu.my/v2/modules.php?name=Contact_Us

QS5

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How do I know whether OUM received my assignments? How can I verify whether my assignment has been successfully submitted online?

AS5

You are able to download and print a receipt of assignment submitted from MyVLE. In addition, the status in Assignment link, will change from ‘Not Submitted’ to ‘Submitted’

QS6

What do I do if I have problems submitting my assignments?

AS6

You should contact ITLA Executives or approach the Learning Centre (LC) Administor to help you to upload your assignments. Visit: http://www2.oum.edu.my/v2/modules.php?name=Contact_Us

QS7

If I found that I had sent a wrong file, can I resubmit and how can I do it?

AS7

Yes, you can resubmit your assignment. Please contact ITLA Executives to inform them and get assistance on resubmitting. Visit: http://www2.oum.edu.my/v2/modules.php?name=Contact_Us If you are not aware that you had sent in the wrong file and the grading process has begun, 5


an email will be sent to your OUM email by your grader if you have submitted the wrong file. Kindly check and reply your OUM email. QS8

Can I send assignments after the deadline?

AS8

No, all assignments need to be submitted before the deadline.

QS9

If I failed to submit my online assignment on time due to reasons beyond my control, can I still submit my assignment?

AS9

Contact ITLA Executives pertaining this issues. Visit: http://www2.oum.edu.my/v2/modules.php?name=Contact_Us

QS10

If I did not submit my assignments, can I still sit for my final examination?

AS10

Yes, you can still sit for your final examination.

QS11

What to do if I have submitted the assignments but due to work comittments, I cannot sit for the final examination?

AS11

You are eligible for REFER status, meaning, you can apply to sit for the final examination the next semester.

QS12

If the first attempt to upload my assignment fails, can I resubmit?

AS12

Yes, you can resubmit online as long as it is within the deadline set.

QS13

What if I uploaded my assignment after the deadline, does the system accept my late submission?

AS13

After the deadline, the online submission system will be closed.

QS14

If the system accepted my late submission, would penalty be imposed on me?

AS14

Assignments must be submitted before the deadline. After the deadline the online submission system will be closed and late submissions will not be accepted.

QS15

I just realised I left out my appendix after uploading my assignment online, can I submit the appendix portion or do I have to re submit the whole assignment?

AS15

Assignments can only be submitted once. Please be extra careful when submitting your assignment online.

QS16

Should I submit the hardcopy of my assignment to my f2f tutor in addition to submitting it online?

AS16

No, that is not necessary. 6


QS17

Should the assignment be accompanied by a cover page if I am required to submit the hardcopy?

AS17

Kindly follow the requirements in the instruction of the assignment.

QS18

Do I send my assignment online or to the face-to-face tutor?

AS18

The mode of submission is stated on the cover of your assignment question.

QS19

When is the assignment submission deadline?

AS19

The deadline is stated on the cover of your assignment question.

QS20

How do I submit?

AS20

Unless specified, for: 1. online Assignment Submission You are required to submit your assignment via MyVLE. • 2. face-to-face Assignment Submission You are required to submit to your face-to-face tutor. •

QS21

I tried several times to submit my assignment, but unsuccessful. It is too late to email the administrator as the deadline is just around the corner, what should I do?

AS21


QS22

I have already submitted my assignment and have the receipt, but the submission status still shows ‘not submitted’. Does anyone know to whom we can refer to solve this problem?

AS22


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RUBRIC

QR1

What is rubric?

AR1

A rubric is an assessment tool. It is shaped like a matrix with the left column describing the assessment criteria (what your grader looks for in your assignment submission) and the top row indicating levels of achievement of the criteria (your performance level).

QR2

Can I you use the criteria outlined in the rubrics as table of content or framework for my assignment?

AR2

You should adhere to the requirements of the assignment whether or not your table of content reflects the criteria in the rubric. However, the criteria in the rubric outlines the requirement of the assignment. You may consider it to be the framework of your assignment.

QR3

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AR3

QR4

Your assignment content should reflect the requirement stated in the assignment question and the criteria outlined in the rubric. • •

AR4

What should be in the content of my assignment? Should answers follow the rubrics that has been provided?

How do I attempt my assignment? Can you help explain step by step as to how I should answer the assignment following the rubrics that OUM has provided?

You should first have an understanding of the requirements in the question. Following that, attempt your assignment (data gathering, interview, material preparation, or literature search, depending on the question) based on the criteria stated in the rubric. You should adhere as closely as possible to the most desireable requirements stated or explained in the cells (of the rubric) with the highest score. Pay more attention to the emphasised criteria indicated by the higher weightage.

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CONTACT QC1

AC1

Who should I refer if I have questions about my assignment? •

For issues related to face-to-face assignment and subject matter, please refer to your faculty. o

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Visit: http://www2.oum.edu.my/v2/modules.php?name=Contact_Us

For matters related to online assignments, please refer to ITLA Staff. o

Visit: http://www2.oum.edu.my/v2/modules.php?name=Contact_Us

QC2

I tried several times to submit my assignment, but unsuccessful. It is too late to email the administrator as the deadline is just around the corner, what should I do?

AC2

Kindly contact ITLA Executives pertaining this issues. Visit: http://www2.oum.edu.my/v2/modules.php?name=Contact_Us

QC3

I have already submitted my assignment and have the receipt, but the submission status still shows ‘not submitted’. Does anyone know to whom we can refer to solve this problem?

AC3

Kindly contact ITLA Executives pertaining this issues. Visit: http://www2.oum.edu.my/v2/modules.php?name=Contact_Us

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