ELC550 ANS KEY - 22january2019-Vetted

CONFIDENTIAL 1 LG/APR 2019/ELC550
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

AKADEMI PENGAJIAN BAHASA
ELC 550: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC WRITING

TEST (30%)
APRIL 2019
ANSWER KEY
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY (30 MARKS)
Reference & Citation 3 marks

Introduction 2 marks
Content 5 marks
Critical Response 5 marks
Language 15 marks
Total 30 marks
REFERENCE 3 Marks
 Citation of Source/Publisher detail/Publication detail
Roldan, S. (May 20, 2017). Does your skin cream have mercury in it? 1 mark
Retrieved from http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/mercury-
poisoning
 In-text citations
2 marks
- ½ mark x 4 appropriate in-text citations
- Based on APA format
- Do not award marks for incorrect in-text citation
INTRODUCTION 2 Marks
 Overview of the Article/Objective of the Article
1 mark
To inform the readers about the high levels of mercury found in some beauty
products and the health dangers it poses to everyone.
 Type of Article
Online Health Magazine
1 mark
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CONTENT 5 Marks
Students are expected to paraphrase the following ideas:
 The symptoms can include irritability, depression, lack of 1 mark

concentration, insomnia, numbness and tingling, and tremors (Peters
& Elis, 2014).
 In 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that 1 mark
exposure to this metal could have serious health consequences,
including damage to the kidneys and nervous system, and it can
impact the brain development of young children.
 A recent study by Cornwall and Blithe (2016) reveal that when beauty
products containing mercury are used over time, mercury vapour is 1 mark
slowly released into the air. They add that this airborne vapour can
contaminate the entire households even if they have never used the
products themselves.
 Research conducted at the University of California in 2012 showed

that a top fairness brand affected the kidneys, liver, and brain of
female mice (Weldon, 2013). 1 mark
 Other reports on mercury poisoning reveal that the metal can cause
lower cognitive functioning in users, as well as kidney damage,
headaches, fatigue, hand tremors, depression, and other symptoms 1 mark
(Jomova, 2011; Graeme & Pollack, 2014).
 Typically, when users of these creams start experiencing symptoms

of mercury poisoning, like trembling hands and headaches, they visit
their doctors and are recommended urine tests.
1 mark
Accept any five (5) points.
CRITICAL RESPONSE
 target readership/intended audience: the general public
 logical organisation of the article
5 Marks
 reasoning
 author’s tone: neutral/matter-of-fact
 author’s use of language
 usefulness of the article
 author’s use of other resources
 strength/weakness of the article
 suggestion to improve the article

Accept any five (5) appropriate responses.

LANGUAGE (15 MARKS)
Mark Descriptors for Language

13 – 15 The essay is eloquently written. The essay is skilfully paraphrased and
summarised. There appears to be no evidence of plagiarism. There are
virtually no errors in word formation, spelling or use of vocabulary. A wide
range of sentence structures and vocabulary is used competently.
10 – 12 The essay is well written. The essay is correctly paraphrased and

summarised. There appears to be no evidence of plagiarism. There may be
rare instances of errors in word formation or spelling; these are not intrusive.
There are occasional minor flaws in word formation or spelling, but they do not
impede comprehensibility. The range of sentence structures and vocabulary is
adequate and effective.
7–9 The essay is generally average. The essay is reasonably paraphrased and
summarised. Though there is an attempt to summarise/paraphrase the
contention of the writer, some degree of plagiarism is evident. There are
occasional minor flaws in word formation or spelling, but they do not impede
comprehensibility. The range of sentence structures and vocabulary is
noticeably limited, sometimes causing strain on the reader.
4–6 The essay is generally inadequate. There is little attempt to paraphrase and
summarise the essay. The range of sentence structures and vocabulary is
often so inadequate that meaning may come through only after considerable
effort by the reader. There appears to be a considerable amount of
plagiarism.
1–3 The language used is completely inadequate. There is no attempt to

summarise and paraphrase the author’s contention.The range of sentence
structures and vocabulary is often distorted and they impede comprehensibility.
There appears to be substantial plagiarism.
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CONFIDENTIAL 1 LG/APR 2019/ELC550

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

ELC 550: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC WRITING

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY (30 MARKS)

Reference & Citation 3 marks

© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL

Students are expected to paraphrase the following ideas:

 The symptoms can include irritability, depression, lack of 1 mark

 Research conducted at the University of California in 2012 showed

 Typically, when users of these creams start experiencing symptoms

© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL

Accept any five (5) appropriate responses.

Mark Descriptors for Language

10 – 12 The essay is well written. The essay is correctly paraphrased and

1–3 The language used is completely inadequate. There is no attempt to

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