PAC2602
PARALEGAL ADVICE CENTRE
100 Marks
Duration: 24 Hours
The question paper consists of 8 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PORTFOLIO OR TAKE HOME EXAM ON MYADMIN
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ANSWERING THE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks.
2. This paper consists of written questions. Answer ALL of the questions.
3. The duration of the examination is 24 hours. Your portfolio answer must be
submitted via myUnisa on 13 November 2020 on or before 08:00 (Central African
Time).
4. This is an open-book examination. You may consult your prescribed study material
during the examination.
5. Your answer to this portfolio examination must be submitted online on myUnisa.
5.1 Access myUnisa at https://my.unisa.ac.za/portal.
5.2 Where do I download the examination question paper?
On the landing page for myUnisa (https://my.unisa.ac.za/portal), before login, find
the link to Login and download my Exam Question Paper for Oct/Nov 2020.
Click on this link to open the tool. Login with your student number and myUnisa
password. Find your module code on the next page and download your examination
paper.
5.3 How do I upload my answer file?
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5.3.1 On the landing page for myUnisa, before login, go back to the link where you
downloaded your examination paper: Login and download my Exam Question Paper
for Oct/Nov 2020.
5.3.2 Login using your student number and myUnisa password
5.3.3 On the next screen, find the module code for which you want to submit an answer
file. Click on the link to “submit answer file”. This link will only display if the
examination session is still open for file submissions.
5.3.4 A new screen will open that will guide you through the steps to upload your answer
file.
Step 1: Load answer file from your PC to myUnisa and complete the Honesty Declaration
Click on the Browse button next to File Name
In the Choose File dialog box, select the file you want to upload, and then click OK.
Be careful. Select the correct document.
Select the correct programme format from the File Format drop-down list. Most
modules only allow PDF formatted files to be uploaded.
Read the Honesty Declaration statement.
If you agree with the Honesty Declaration statement, type I AGREE in the text box.
You cannot continue with the upload process if you do not complete the
requirements of the declaration.
Click on the Continue button.
Step 2: Verify the file details for final submission of your answer file
Use this step to verify that you are uploading the correct answer file to the correct course
and assessment number.
Click on the Continue button to submit your answer file. If you do not click Continue,
no submission action will take place.
Large files will take longer to upload than smaller files. Please be patient after you’ve
clicked Continue.
If the wrong details, e.g. file name, appear on the screen, click Back to restart the
file upload process.
Step 3: Assessment submission report
This is your proof that your answer file was submitted. It is advisable to print this page or
make a screen capture for record purposes. A copy of this page will also be emailed to your
myLife email account.
5.4 Preparing your answer file
5.5 Your answer file must contain ALL the pages you want to submit. Do not submit your
scanned pages one-by-one. Each time you upload a file it REPLACES the previous
submission. Only the last file received by Unisa will be marked.
5.6 Do not password-protect your file. A 0 mark will be assigned.
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5.7 The first page should clearly state your name, student number and the module code.
Some modules provide a custom title page. See the examination question paper for
details.
5.8 Number all the pages in your answer file.
5.9 Write with a black pen, not a pencil, if hand-writing the submission.
5.10 Use proper PDF conversion software to create the final file for upload. Free PDF
conversion software is available on the Internet.
5.11 Add your student number and the module code in the file name. That will assist you
to select the correct document to upload during submission.
6. The cover page to your portfolio must include your name, student number and the
module code.
7. It is preferred that your portfolio is typed, however, handwritten submissions will also
be accepted. If the portfolio is typed, the maximum length is SIX (6) pages (which
includes the cover page and the bibliography). If the portfolio is handwritten, the
maximum length is NINE (9) pages (which includes the cover page and the
bibliography).
8. Whether your answers are typed or handwritten, your submission on myUnisa must
be made in the form of one PDF document.
9. If your answers are typed, ensure that the following requirements are adhered to.
Items 9.3-9.6 applies to written assignments as well.
9.1 The text must be typed in Arial font, size 12 with single line spacing within the
paragraph, and double line spacing after the paragraph.
9.2 The text must be justified.
9.3 All of the pages must be numbered in the bottom right hand corner of the page.
9.4 All margins must be 2.5cm, but the left margin must be 3cm.
9.5 South African English and not American English should be used. For example, the
correct spelling is “Labour” and not “Labor”.
9.6 Do not use abbreviations or SMS language.
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