NCO101 (Living with Community): Tutor-Marked Assignment TMA02

Module / Subject / School

NCO101: Living with Community
Singapore University of Social Sciences

Requirements

Timeliness marks for Tasks 1–3 (within 48hrs of each LCE) – Maximum 6 marks

Marks will be awarded if Tasks 1–3 are posted within 48 hours of each LCE and each post is presented in proper sentences and is substantive. The remaining 20 marks portion will be assessed after the final submission.

Task 1 (max 250 words) – 20 marks

Identify ONE key concept of community discussed during the first Lecture/Common Experience (LCE 1).
Explain, with example(s), how your selected concept shapes the place you live/work in.

Task 2 (max 250 words) – 20 marks

Identify and explain in detail ONE key difference between your perspective of a concept discussed in the second Lecture/Common Experience (LCE 2) and a Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT/Gemini) summary of a similar concept in Robert Chaskin’s Theories of Community.

Task 3 (max 250 words) – 20 marks

Identify ONE key concept discussed in the third Lecture/Common Experience (LCE 3) and explain how it affects the issue and community you are examining in your Group-based Assignment (GBA).

Task 4 – GBA Reflection (max 500 words; due 7 April 2025) – 34 marks
In your GBA reflection, you should:

Identify ONE strength and ONE weakness in your group; support your observation(s) with evidence.
Assess your contribution to the group and discuss what you may do differently to enhance your group.
Explain if your initial assumptions about community have changed after working with your group.
Reflect on the application possibilities of any knowledge from NCO101 for your degree/major or vocation.

What We Score

Writer’s Comment

This TMA evaluates your ability to apply concepts of community theory to real-world contexts, both individually and within a group setting.

Common challenges include:

Insufficient examples in Tasks 1–3: Posts may be too abstract without linking concepts to lived experiences
Limited comparison with AI summaries in Task 2: Students often fail to critically evaluate differences between human interpretation and AI-generated content
Weak reflection in Task 4: Reflection may lack depth or evidence of personal and group insights

Strong submissions clearly:

Provide concrete examples for Tasks 1–3 that demonstrate understanding of community concepts
Offer critical evaluation of AI-generated interpretations
Include detailed and honest reflection on group dynamics and personal learning

General Tips to Improve Your Score

Be timely: Posting within 48 hours ensures you earn the full timeliness marks
Use evidence: Support observations with specific examples or experiences
Reflect critically: Consider both your contributions and your group’s dynamics
Connect theory to practice: Highlight how concepts learned can be applied to your future vocation or academic path

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