Word count for TMA submissions - Maximum word count of 750 words each for Question 1 and 2 and 1000 words for question 3. Total 2500 words (+/- 10%) (Excluding references). TMAs having word count exceeding or below the acceptable word limit will subject the TMA to penalties (words above the allowed 10% will not be marked).

Please read these instructions carefully and answer the questions. Please use standard A4 size paper for submitting the hard copy of your TMA02. Your name, personal identifier, course and assignment numbers must appear at the top of each sheet. A soft copy of your TMA02 must be uploaded to the university moodle within the indicated cut-off date. The hard & soft copies must be identical. Please leave wide margins and space at the end of each sheet for tutor comments. It is better to use double spacing so that you can easily handwrite corrections to your drafts and tutors have space to include their feedback on the script. Start each question in the assignment on a new page.

MARKS DISTRIBUTION: This assignment will be graded out of 100 marks, which will be allocated to your answer for the three questions. 20% will be deducted based on the following criteria: 10% for improper referencing (5% in-text referencing and 5% end-text references). 5 % for non-adherence to specified word count. 5% for the use of the E-library/External resources. (This should affect the quality of the answer, and the ‘penalty’ for this will be a lower grade. Don’t you think so?)

The following criteria will be used to award grade points – Outstanding - Answer demonstrates a high degree of perception and originality. Comprehensive in coverage of salient points. Shows complete comprehension of material and exceptional insight in interpretation/analysis/evaluation. Evidence of extensive appropriate reading and independent research. Arguments supported by appropriate examples/evidence/case studies. Structure/grammar/referencing is outstanding. Evaluation - The assignment will be evaluated on: The degree of insight offered and the level of critical analysis applied (as compared to description). The link to concepts presented in the course (the quality of the link is critical, not the number of concepts used) and the use of (well referenced) external resources. Whether the recommendations are valuable, realistic, and well supported.

Completing and sending your assignments - When you have completed your TMA, you must fill in the assignment form (PT3), taking care to fill all information correctly including your personal identifier, course code, section & tutor, and assignment numbers. Each TMA and its PT3 form should be uploaded on the AOU branch moodle on or before the cut-off date. Late submissions require approval from the branch course coordinator and will be subject to grade deductions that may amount to a zero grade. All assignments are treated in strict confidence. If you feel that you are unable to meet the cut-off date of the TMA because of unusual circumstances, please contact your tutor as soon as possible to discuss a possible extension to the cut-off date.