ENG1504 MAY/JUNE EXAM 2025 – 2 ANSWERS PROVDED (DUE 19 – 21 MAY 2025)

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ENG1504 May/June Exam Memo | Due 19 – 21 May 2025. 2 ANSWERS PROVIDED FOR BOTH QUESTIONS. QUESTION 01: LETTER OF REQUEST
BACKGROUND
You are the Manager of Imfundo Literacy Projects. The main objective of your organisation is to encourage literacy and reading in the community of Randavell. You are launching a campaign to establish a library as part of a two-year activity programme. Your contact details are as follows: PO Box 256, Randavell, 3310. The telephone number is 012 342 9800, and the email address is Imfundo@webmail.com.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Randavell City Council including the Director of Library Services supports local initiatives similar to your project.
Write a letter to the Director of Library Services, Dr Sello Diketso, Private Bag X246, ReadtoLearn, Pretoria, 3330.
Give THREE reasons for establishing the library. Also, make a request for donations.
Request FOUR specific pieces of equipment and types of books that you would like the Randavell Community Council to donate for the library project.
Do NOT forget to express goodwill in the opening and closing paragraphs.
QUESTION 2: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
The purpose of this question is to determine whether you understand how to write an investigative report. To answer it effectively, you are expected to complete the necessary preparatory readings.
GUIDELINES
1. It is essential that you read Study Unit 3 in the Study Guide. Ensure that your response demonstrates appropriate content, structure, language, and style. Avoid plagiarism at all costs.
2. Ensure that the information in the different sections of the report is presented in a logical and coherent sequence. Provide important and specific details that are readily accessible,
3. Edit and proofread the report before submission. Ensure that your report reflects originality and resourcefulness, providing relevant information that is both complete and concise.
BACKGROUND
The Randavell City Council is prepared to partner with Imfundo Literacy Project to support the establishment of a library. However, they require evidence that this project will be addressing a need which the entire community will support. The Municipal Manager, Mr Ramotse, instructed you, the Project Officer to compile an investigative report to be submitted by 30 May 2025.
INSTRUCTIONS
On 30 April 2025 the Municipal Manager of Randavell City Council, Mr Ramotse, instructed you, the Project Officer, to investigate why the Randavell community needed a library and how the initiative would be supported and benefit the community at large. You are expected to submit the report with recommendations to Mr Ramotse on 30 May 2025.
Your report should not exceed 3 pages.
Use the following headings and sub-headings:
TITLE
The title should clearly reflect what the investigation is about, where it is taking place, and the purpose behind it. Remember to present your title in UPPERCASE.
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
Include the following details: the date you were commissioned to conduct the investigation, the name and position of the person who commissioned you, your own name and position, a brief overview of the report, and the due date for submitting the report and recommendations as terms of reference.
2. PROCEDURES
Identify four (4) methods/steps/procedures followed to collect information from various sources. Ensure that each method/step/procedure is numbered and you have mentioned its specific purpose.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3. FINDINGS
Present the findings of the investigation under each method/step/procedure used above to collect information. This means four (4) findings are expected as per your procedures identified above.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4. CONCLUSIONS
Comment, analyse and interpret the information (findings) above. Do not provide more than three (3) conclusions.
4.1
4.2
4.3
5. RECOMMENDATIONS
Provide possible recommendations that are aligned to the purpose of the investigation. Do not instruct but make three (3) suggestions that you think can be followed to resolve the issue.
5.1
5.2
5.3
COMPILER’S DETAILS
This is the ending of your investigative report. Provide your signature, title, name and surname followed by your position in the organisation. Finally, write the date.
SUB-TOTAL: 30 MARKS
GRAND TOTAL: 100 MARKS