This document provides instructions for a Malaysian Studies assignment. Students must choose a topic related to Malaysian Studies and write a paper between 2 to 10 pages. The paper should include an introduction, content, and conclusion as well as references. Students will be evaluated based on the elaboration of points, argument, structure, and format. Points will be awarded for thoroughly discussing topics, critically analyzing issues from different perspectives, and following the assigned structure and format. The assignment is due on July 12th 2013 and can be completed individually or in a group.

1. ASSIGNMENT
MALAYSIAN STUDIES (MPW 1133)
Instruction:
1. Choose any topic which is related with Malaysian Studies and write about it
between 2 – 10 pages (for the content only).
2. Objectives:
• To create an opportunity of researching about Malaysia through
experiential learning.
• To assess student’s ability on various areas or skills such as research
methods, management, communication and technical skills.
• To train students in research and fact finding, effective coordinating,
executing and writing an assignment. analyzing, planning,
• To give opportunity for students to develop their creativity in writing
assignment.
3. Your assignment should contain these pages such as Table of Content,
Introduction, Content (2 – 10 pages), and Conclusion & Bibliography.
Content (Min.) Number of
Pages
Front Cover Page One (1)
Introduction of the assignment One (1)
Table of Content One (1)
Content / Findings 2 - 10 pages
Conclusion & Closing One (1)
List of Referencing One (1)
*Appendix: Pictures/ print outs / newspaper articles ( optional) One (1)
Back Cover Page One (1)
4. If you want to include a picture or any additional info/material in your assignment,
you are allowed to do so, but put it under Appendix (new page after
Bibliography). This page is an optional and not compulsory.

2. 5. The minimum number for the references (bibliography) is 3 sources (ex: book,
article, internet etc. You can mix the sources)
6. The due date for submission is 12th
July 2013.
7. The assignment is done individually or in group (4 – 5 members).
8. Submit your assignment via Times (submission folder)
9. If there is anything which is not clear to you, please email me
Firdaus.Ramli@taylors.edu.my or ask in the class.
Evaluation:
1. The total marks for this assignment is 30 marks. The evaluation for assignment
will be divided on several aspects;
a. Format – 5 marks
b. Structure – 5 marks
c. Elaboration – 10 marks
d. Argument – 10 marks
Total – 30 marks.

3. Rubric for assignment:
Area Band Criteria
Elaboration
(Full marks – 10)
7-10 More than 5 points discussed
Points are related and relevant to the topics
Each point is well described and well supported with details /
evidences / annexes
4 – 6 3 - 5 points discussed
Points may / may not be related and relevant to the topics
Points may be well / loosely described and with / without
supporting details / evidences / annexes
1 – 3 Less than 3 points discussed
Points are not really related / relevant to the topic
Points are not supported with details / evidences / annexes
Argument
(Full marks – 10)
8-10 Analyze each of the point critically from different perspectives
Give reasons and opinion on the issues / problems
Propose creative and practical solutions to the problems
Provide logical and realistic discussion
5-7 Analyze each of the point non-thoroughly
Give reasons and opinion on the issues / problems
Propose typical solutions to the problems
Provide loose discussion
3-4 Points may / may not be analyzed carefully
Describe the issues / problems without presenting your stand /
viewpoint / opinion
Solutions to the problems may / may not be proposed
Provide loose discussion
1 - 2 No analysis
Solely descriptive
Propose no solutions / irrelevant solutions
No discussion
Structure
(Full marks – 5)
3-5 Few mistakes in grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Variety of vocabularies with appropriate usage
2-3 Some mistakes in grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Some variety of vocabularies with appropriate / inappropriate
usage
1 Many mistakes in grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Little variety of vocabularies with inappropriate usage
Format
(Full marks – 5)
3 -5 Follow the format.
Each point starts with introduction, problem statement,
discussion and conclusion and organizes in proper paragraphs
Points are consistently presented according to the sequence
1 -2 Do not follow the format.
Each point may / may not have introduction, problem
statement, discussion and conclusion and organizes in proper
paragraphs
Points are consistently presented according to the sequence