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Final Examination
Marking Scheme
WUC131/03 Learning Skills for University Studies
Time: 2 Hours
1. Describe briefly FOUR (4) forums that you can find in the Wawasanlearn.
Tutorial forum Students and tutors can communicate with each 1+1.5=2.5m
(1 mark)
other and discuss issues like the TMAs and
others specific to a tutorial class.
Tutor contact Tutor posts contact details like the email, 1+1.5=2.5m
details(1 mark) telephone numbers and the time slots for
telephone tutoring
Any four of the above
Accept any relevant answer
(4x2.5marks = 10 marks)
The ODL is system is less expensive. There is no need for a physical building that can
accommodate all the students at the same time.
The ODL system is student centred. Students control their own learning.
The ODL system is not an elitist education system. It does not favour those from better
social economic families or anyone for that matter.
It has no fixed years of instruction. There is flexibility to allow students to take longer to
finish later.
2.5m per characteristic ( 5 x 2 marks = 10 marks)
Accept any other relevant answer.
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3. Briefly discuss five (5) types of hooks you can use when writing introductions to
essays.
(1 mark each)
Funnel hook Moving from general to the specific (1+1=
(1 mark) 2 marks
(1 mark each)
Refutation hook Providing a summary of opposing views (1+1=
(1 mark) first. 2 marks
(1 mark each)
Dramatic hook By describing a scene or telling a story (1+1=
(1 mark) 2 marks
(1 mark each)
Accept any relevant answer (5x2 marks = 10 marks)
1. Discuss FIVE (5) advantages of using the digital library (online library).
Everyone has access to the The digital books are available to everyone. (1+3=4m)
digital libraries However, most libraries require paid
(1 mark) subscriptions.
But if you are a registered student in an
institution of higher learning (college or
university), you will have automatic access to the
libraries that the institution subscribes to.
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The resources are available at The digital books are always available every (1+3=4m)
all times single minute and second of the day.
(1 mark) You can access them anytime you wish.
Resources are available The information is always available to you and (1+3=4m)
synchronously or your course mates all over the country
asynchronously synchronously or asynchronously.
(1 mark) This means that all of you can view the book at
the same time, or view it at different times.
So you can view and discuss a particular
chapter of a digital book with another course
mate in a different state!
You can create your own You can create a virtual bookshelf for yourself. (1+3=4m)
virtual bookshelf Then you can put a book you want to refer to in
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2. Describe four (4) major modes of learning under open distance learning.
3. Explain five (5) tips for more effective and dynamic oral presentations.
4. Discuss five (5) factors that can help motivate you to learn.
Break down bigger tasks Break down bid tasks to smaller tasks to make (1+3=
(1 mark) them manageable. 4 m)
Plan well so that you have enough time to go
through each section of the unit.
Set a realistic learning goal Set effective and realistic goals to enhance (1+3=4m)
(1 mark) motivation.
Set long and short term goals.
(1.5 marks each)
Have incentives(1 mark) Give yourself a reward when you have achieved (1+3=4m)
at least one objective.
Small incentives will motivate you greatly.
(1.5 marks each)
Relax and exercise regularly Important for maintaining physical, mental and (1+3=4m)
(1 mark) emotional health.
Helps you function efficiently while working and
studying.
(1.5m each)
Have group discussions Discuss with friends online or face-to face.
(1 mark) Helps synergise the learning process.
Helps you get new ideas and solutions.
Any five of the above
Accept any relevant answer
5x 4 marks = 20 marks)