SDE101 (Essential English Skills & Proficiency Assessment) TMA01
Module / Subject / School:
SDE101: Essential English Skills & Proficiency Assessment
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Requirements:
- Examine and respond to the [Borg (2000)] text by writing an argument essay (between 700 and 800 words) arguing the case for writing effective in-text citations and reference lists in academic writing. In your essay, you must (a) identify the specific concept(s) from the study units, (b) appraise how the mandatory referencing requirements contribute to better grades or critical thinking, and (c) synthesise a strategy to ensure references are always included in every academic writing assignment at SUSS.
What we score:
70%
Our Writer’s Comment
This TMA looks simple because it talks about referencing, but it is not an easy essay. Students often underestimate how demanding the argument is.
The main issues we see include:
- Writing a descriptive essay instead of a clear argument
- Mentioning concepts from the study units without actually applying them
- Weak synthesis in the final strategy section where ideas remain generic
- Referencing done mechanically without linking it to critical thinking or grades
Strong submissions show structure and control. When students follow the specific order properly and argue with evidence, scores usually sit comfortably above 70%.
General Tips to Improve Your Score
- Treat this as an argumentative essay. You must take a clear position and defend it using course concepts and academic sources. Explaining why referencing exists is not enough.
- Use study units deliberately. Do not name units for the sake of it. Show how concepts like critical reading, paraphrasing, or general specific structure shaped your thinking.
- Link referencing to outcomes. Markers expect you to explain how proper citation improves academic writing, grades, and thinking. This connection must be explicit.
- Make the strategy section practical. Your personal strategy should be specific and realistic. Vague habits do not score well.
- Edit carefully. Language accuracy, paragraph development, and APA 7 compliance affect marks more than students expect.
Why Students Work With Us on This Assignment
We have been working on assignments like this for many previous batches within SUSS academic writing modules.
- We structure clear argumentative essays that follow general specific order
- We integrate study unit concepts naturally without forcing them
- We ensure APA 7 referencing is accurate and consistent
- Our essays are original and Turnitin safe
Most students who use our help for this TMA score above 70%, with many reaching the high 70s and above.
If you want a focused, properly argued essay that meets SUSS expectations, this is the kind of assignment we handle every day.
