English Grammar Tune Up

The exams are coming up soon, and we could all use a little brushing up!

So the grade 12 team figured you all could use a little grammatical assistance!

It's not compulsory, but it will help you brush up on your English language mechanics.

Consequences of Cheating

Gentlemen,

Sharing with you an important information on the consequences of cheating sent by Ms. Margaret.
Please read through the article very carefully and be informed.

University cracks whip on cheating

34 Abu Dhabi University students expelled following complaints

• By Rania Moussly, Staff Reporter
• Published: 00:00 December 27, 2010 - GULF NEWS
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• The decision to expel the students was taken as a final measure amidst nearly 510 investigations of reported violations of ADUs academic code of ethics, within a student community of more than 4,000. This picture is for illustrative purposes only.
• Image Credit: Gulf News

Dubai: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has expelled 34 students for cheating as a result of stricter academic integrity policies, the university's Office of Academic Integrity (OAI) announced yesterday.

The decision to expel the students was taken as a final measure amidst nearly 510 investigations of reported violations of ADUs academic code of ethics, within a student community of more than 4,000.

"These expulsions are clear cases of cheating without a shadow of a doubt," said Jehan Zitawi, acting head of the OAI. "We didn't expel for plagiarism or collusion, these students had either been caught red-handed cheating during exams or allowed other students to sit the exam on their behalf."

Another form of cheating students were expelled for was the submission of fraudulent International English Language Testing System (IELTS) certificates with fake results.

Some students were caught with cheat sheets during examinations while others utilised mobile telephone ear-pieces to communicate with people outside the examination room who dictated the answers.

Rigorous campaign

The expulsions come after almost two years of the ADU tightening its policy on academic misconduct. At the end of 2008, ADU embarked on a rigorous campaign to educate staff and students alike about the university's academic code of ethics and the consequences of its violation. The campaign seems to be working for the majority. Zitawi said only four cases of plagiarism had been reported this year at the campus compared to 120 cases last year.

"These measures are something that all universities with high standards adhere to," said Dr Nabeel Ebrahim, Chancellor of ADU. "We are simply maintaining the standards expected of us, standards worthy of a university of this name."

Zitawi added that some students even confessed citing various forms of pressure for their misconduct.

"The majority of these cheating students are desperate," said Zitawi. "They are under pressure from parents not to fail, or pressure to not loose a scholarship or simple peer pressure from the wrong crowd."

Dr Ebrahim added that the dismissals are unrelated to recent reports by Gulf News of the expulsion of 126 students with poor academic grades.

Good Day!

Ms. Sunita.

Writing Task #4

Hello Grade 12 Boys!

You writing task for this week is a little different. Download this file and open it. You will find an audio file, a news article, and a writing assignment. Listen to the audio file, read the article, take notes, and THEN write the essay.

This essay is about the bottled water industry, and you will have to write a 250 word, IELTS task 2 style essay.

The homework is DUE by Saturday, December 25th at 11:59pm!

Writng Task #3

Gentlemen,

Here is this week's writing assignment!

Once the task is complete, go to SUBMIT WRITING, on the blog, and paste it in the 'Writing Submission Form'.

Please read the topic and the instruction carefully before writing.

Remember: These writing tasks are evaluated and are very helpful in improving both your writing and vocabulary.

Harold (Bilal) Taft

Assignment 2

Gentlemen,

Here is this week's writing assignment!

Once the task is complete, go to SUBMIT WRITING, on the blog, and paste it in the 'Writing Submission Form'.

Please read the topic and the instruction carefully before writing.

Your time is 40 minutes; 5 minutes for planning, 30 minutes for writing and the remaining 5 minutes for checking.

Good Luck!

Ms. Sunita

Writing Assignment -2

Gentlemen,

Your assignment for this week is a Discursive Essay, click on the topic

Gentlemen,
I wish you a very Happy 39th National Day! Hope to see all of you bring honor and fame in your own special way.
Remember, 'Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.'
John Fitzgerald Kennedy.


All good wishes, 
Ms. Sunita