Fundamentals of Project Management
Module: Fundamentals of Project Management Module Code: FPM12/1 Assignment number: 1
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Assignment Guidelines
Guidelines for the successful submission of assignments Students are sometimes unsure as to what constitutes work of an acceptable standard when submitting an assignment. Naturally, programmes offered at different NQF Levels demand different types of responses. An NQF Level 4 or 5 qualification probably requires the student to demonstrate the ability to describe, explain and apply a concept, whereas at a graduate level (NQF Level 6/7), students must be able to analyse, evaluate and synthesise information. It is therefore important that you familiarise yourself with the NQF Level on which your specific programme is registered. The following provides some useful guidelines for the successful submission of assignments: STEP ONE – ANALYSE WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU Firstly, determine what your task is by identifying the verbs or doing words. The following are a few examples of doing words that are commonly used in assessments. If you understand what each of these words mean, it will help you to approach questions correctly (understanding these terms can also assist you with regard to HOW you approach your exam questions): TERM Identify Summarise Describe Explain Give the key points. Give a detailed, logical and well-structured account of the topic, mentioning characteristics, components, structures, etc. Clarify to ensure that the reader clearly understands you. Make use Compare Discuss Debate Illustrate Analyse of illustrations, descriptions or simple facts, but logical explanations. Identify similarities/differences between phenomena, structures, ideas, viewpoints, influences, etc. Write in detail, using a critical approach with arguments in favour of or against the statement. Discuss the topic from various viewpoints, giving the arguments in favour of and against each
© Milpark Fundamentals of Project Management FPM12/1 Assignment 1 Year 12A / Page 1
Assignment Guidelines
Guidelines for the successful submission of assignments Students are sometimes unsure as to what constitutes work of an acceptable standard when submitting an assignment. Naturally, programmes offered at different NQF Levels demand different types of responses. An NQF Level 4 or 5 qualification probably requires the student to demonstrate the ability to describe, explain and apply a concept, whereas at a graduate level (NQF Level 6/7), students must be able to analyse, evaluate and synthesise information. It is therefore important that you familiarise yourself with the NQF Level on which your specific programme is registered. The following provides some useful guidelines for the successful submission of assignments: STEP ONE – ANALYSE WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU Firstly, determine what your task is by identifying the verbs or doing words. The following are a few examples of doing words that are commonly used in assessments. If you understand what each of these words mean, it will help you to approach questions correctly (understanding these terms can also assist you with regard to HOW you approach your exam questions): TERM Identify Summarise Describe Explain Give the key points. Give a detailed, logical and well-structured account of the topic, mentioning characteristics, components, structures, etc. Clarify to ensure that the reader clearly understands you. Make use Compare Discuss Debate Illustrate Analyse of illustrations, descriptions or simple facts, but logical explanations. Identify similarities/differences between phenomena, structures, ideas, viewpoints, influences, etc. Write in detail, using a critical approach with arguments in favour of or against the statement. Discuss the topic from various viewpoints, giving the arguments in favour of and against each