SECOND AUGUSTINA ASHONG UGRC210 PASCO
Instructions for Exam
Write your index number, group number, and/or lecturer’s name on the answer booklet provided. The paper consists of three sections:
Section A: Avoiding Grammatical Errors [10 marks]
Task: Correct the grammatical errors in the following sentences:
a. The student got into serious trouble missing the Academic Writing quiz last Wednesday.
b. The lecturer said while the experiment was running he would not answer questions.
c. Having found out what the expenses would be, the conclusion was that I needed hundred cedis.
d. Joseph Priestley began to suspect that air was not a simple substance while he was at Leeds.
e. Before experimenting with monkeys, precautions should be taken to avoid viral contamination.
f. The tour guide provides a map for our team reduced to a tiny scale on a napkin.
g. The patient returned to the clinic where he underwent heart surgery in 1982 in a limousine donated by the Heart Foundation.
h. To understand slavery, the dominant ideology must be studied first.
i. The young lady received a recipe from her mother-in-law for making ampesi.
j. I already had an umber of books and comics under my belt I had drawn with my brother.
Section B: Summary Writing [15 marks]
Task: Write a ONE-PARAGRAPH summary of the following article from the New York Times, not exceeding 300 words:
Article Summary: Antony Aumann, a professor at Northern Michigan University, discovered that a standout paper in his world religions class was written using the AI chatbot ChatGPT. Alarmed, Aumann decided to enforce new policies, requiring in-class first drafts and revisions to prevent academic dishonesty. This shift reflects a nationwide trend as educators adapt to the rise of generative AI, with some professors eliminating take-home assignments in favor of in-class evaluations and discussions on the effectiveness of AI in writing. Concerns around plagiarism are prompting colleges to draft new integrity policies to address AI usage, emphasizing the need for educational reforms that incorporate AI tools while ensuring academic integrity. Students’ responses range from finding value in AI for brainstorming to fears of relying too heavily on technology not explicitly sanctioned by their institutions.
Section C: The Synthesis Essay [35 marks]
Task: Using the provided extracts about democracy, write a synthesis essay between 600 and 800 words demonstrating understanding of citation practices. At the end of the essay, generate a reference list formatted in APA or MLA.
Extracts:
Discusses democracy measurement in Africa and the perception of election fairness.
Comments on the rapid disintegration of the European model of governance in Africa post-independence.
Examines the exclusionary nature of democracy and its relation to economic disparities.
Argues for a shift towards economic rights in African democracy.
Addresses the potential negative implications of competitive politics in fragile societies.
Details To Include in the Synthesis Essay:
Integration of multiple perspectives: The essay must weave together insights from the various extracts, creating a cohesive narrative that shows understanding of the complexities surrounding democracy in Africa.
Critical analysis: Students should assess the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments presented in each extract, providing their own commentary and support from literature where applicable.
Citation practices: It is crucial that students follow proper citation practices, acknowledging the sources of the extracts appropriately as they articulate their synthesis, which reflects academic integrity and respect for original authors.
Conclusion: The final part of the essay should encapsulate the main points discussed and may also suggest possible paths for future discussions or reforms related to the themes of democracy and governance in Africa.