ASSIGNMENT & RUBRICS MPW1133/2133 MALAYSIAN STUDIES / SEPT. 2011 SEM.

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ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND ASSESSMENT PENYERAHAN DAN PENILAIAN TUGASAN

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________________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR

1. This assignment contains ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course. Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa pengantar modul bercetak bagi kursus ini. 2. Answer in Malay or English. Jawab dalam Bahasa Melayu atau Bahasa Inggeris. 3. Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from myVLE for preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman and 1.5 line spacing. Muatturunkan templet tugasan versi bahasa yang berkenaan daripada myVLE untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan saiz font 12 huruf Times New Roman dan langkau baris 1.5. 4. Your assignment should be between 2500 and 3000 words excluding references. The number of words should be indicated at the end of your assignment. DO NOT COPY THE ASSIGNMENT QUESTION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO YOUR ANSWERS. Tugasan anda hendaklah antara 2500 dan 3000 patah perkataan tidak termasuk rujukan. Bilangan perkataan hendaklah ditunjukkan di hujung tugasan anda. JANGAN MENYALIN SOALAN DAN ARAHAN TUGASAN DALAM JAWAPAN ANDA.

MPW1133/2133 MALAYSIAN STUDIES SEMESTER : SEPTEMBER 2011

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5. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via 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 for personal reference. Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan SECARA ONLINE melalui myVLE. Sila rujuk kepada portal untuk arahan mengenai prosedur menghantar tugasan anda secara online. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan senaskah tugasan yang diserahkan untuk rujukan sendiri. 6. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE FILE. Anda hanya boleh menyerahkan tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU FAIL . 7. Your assignment must be submitted between 2 NOVEMBER 2011 13 NOVEMBER 2011. SUBMISSIONS AFTER 13 NOVEMBER 2011 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 2 NOVEMBER 2011 13 NOVEMBER 2011. SERAHAN SELEPAS 13 NOVEMBER 2011 TIDAK AKAN DITERIMA. 8. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not plagiarise another persons assignment and claim as your own. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara individu. Anda dilarang memplagiat tugasan orang lain serta mendakwa sebagai hasil kerja sendiri. Plagiat dalam apa jua bentuk adalah dilarang sama sekali.

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EVALUATION
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PENILAIAN

This assignment accounts for 50% of the marks for the course mentioned and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics provided in the Attachment. Tugasan ini akan menyumbangkan 50% markah kepada kursus tersebut dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik yang diberikan dalam Lampiran. You will be informed of the assignment marks before the Final Semester Examination commences. Anda akan dimaklumkan tentang markah tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester bermula.

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PLAGIARISM : MARKS DEDUCTION PLAGIARISME : POTONGAN MARKAH WARNING : The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks will be deducted as follows: AMARAN : Tugasan yang diserahkan secara automatik akan disemak untuk persamaan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut: Assignments with 10-30% overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total marks scored. Assignments with MORE than 30% overlap with others: ZERO mark would be given. Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan 10-30% yang sama dengan lain: 20% potongan daripada jumlah markah yang diperolehi.

Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan lebih daripada 30% yang sama dengan lain: Markah SIFAR akan diberikan.

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ASSIGNMENT & RUBRICS MPW1133/2133 MALAYSIAN STUDIES / SEPT. 2011 SEM. / FASS

The diagram above is a brief description of the historical climate of ethnic relations in Malaysia from the period of the Malacca Sultanate to the era of modern development. strengthens the ethnic relations. It also describes conflicts along the

historical lines as well the actual causes and the efforts made to

PURPOSES The objective of the assignment is for learners to understand the actual effect and impact of ethnic relations in Malaysia. REQUIREMENTS Based on the above diagram;

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Discuss the relationship between the races in Malaysia based on the three periods; pre-independent, post-independent and post 13th May tragedy.

[Total: 50 marks]

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ASSIGNMENT & RUBRICS MPW1133/2133 MALAYSIAN STUDIES / SEPT. 2011 SEM. / FASS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 1 Objective of the report: - to understand the actual effect and impact of ethnic relations in Malaysia 2 Discuss the explicit and implicit aspects in the THREE main eras in ethnic relations in Malaysia : pre independent, postindependent & post 13th May tragedy 3 Explain the TWO efforts to strengthen ethnic relations before independent : Committee Race

WEIGHT AGE

N.A 0 The objective is misleading from the purpose of the report.

LOW 1 The objective is too general and not specific to the purpose of the report.

FAIR 2 The objective is less specific to the purpose of the report.

ABOVE AVERAGE 3 The objective is clearly stated but only a simple preview about the contents of the report is provided. Provides a focused for THREE given eras, but the explanation about explicit and implicit aspects are not in details.

EXCELLENT 4 The objective is clearly stated and a good preview about the contents of the report is provided.

Max. mar ks

Provides a general for ONE given element, with NO explanation about explicit and implicit aspects.

Provides a general for ONE given element, with minimal explanation about explicit and implicit aspects.

Provides a general for TWO given elements, with minimal explanation about explicit and implicit aspects.

Provides a focused for THREE given eras and the explanation about explicit and implicit aspects based on the diagram.

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Provides ONE explanation with NO elaboration.

Provides ONE explanation with minimal elaboration.

Provides TWO explanations with minimal elaboration.

Provides TWO related explanations but further elaboration of the problem seems general.

Provides TWO related explanations and the further elaboration of the problem are suitable and detailed.

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Unity, formation of Alliance (Perikatan)

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 4 Apply TWO major mechanism in the post 13TH May tragedy : Rukun negara & DEB 5 Summarise the report.

WEIGHT AGE

N.A 0 Provides ONE principle without examples and explanation about its relevance. No summary at all or the explanations are totally misleading

LOW 1 Provides ONE principle without examples, with minimal explanation about its relevance. Poor summary, with explanations that are not related to the objective, section (2) and (3).

FAIR 2 Provides TWO principles with examples of each, with minimal explanation about its relevance. Simple summary, with explanations that are not related to the objective, section (2) and (3).

ABOVE AVERAGE 3 Provides TWO principles but the explanation about its relevance seems general.

EXCELLENT 4 Provides TWO precise principles and the explanation about its relevance are very much suitable.

Max. mar ks

12

0.5

Comprehensive summary, with some explanations that are related to the objective, section (2) and (3).

Comprehensive summary, with explanations that are related to the objective of the report.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 6 The clarity of writing presentation.

WEIGHT AGE

N.A 0 Writing is vague and a lot of misspelled words and incorrect grammar Do not conform to any format at all.

LOW 1 Writing is convoluted with misspelled words and incorrect grammar Some formats are available but not correct.

FAIR 2 Writing is convoluted. Misspelled for a few words, and incorrect grammar. Some formats are available but only a few are correct.

ABOVE AVERAGE 3 Writing is generally clear, but unnecessary words are occasionally used. Most formats are available and most are correct.

EXCELLENT 4 Writing is clear, and succinct. The use of pronouns, modifiers, parallel construction, and appropriate language. All formats are available and all are correct.

Max. mar ks

0.5

7 Proper report format (Cover Page, Table of Content, page numbering, APA format references, etc.)

0.5

Total points

50

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