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 Having trouble with your assignments?

You are not alone!

We have compiled a list of issues from students in the past -

Like you, these Unisa students also had some questions on assignment submission.

Join us to see how we assisted them in overcoming these issues and help them submit their assignments with ease!
 For every problem, there is a solution…

Problem Solution

Technological and Digital Issues

“I did not receive my network Contact your nearest regional centre

data”

“I do not have a Visit your regional centre to make use of the free computer labs and free WIFI
laptop/computer. How do I carry services
out my academic duties?”
Technical Technology and me:
“I need more information on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTisP3PpizM&t=153s
technology and technical
requirements that I need at
Unisa”

MyUnisa and MyModule Support

You will not be able to receive any academic information or complete any
“I do not know how to claim
assignment if you have not claimed your myUnisa login. Follow the link below
myUnisa” to claim your login:

https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Claim-UNISA-Login

Contact:
“I am struggling with the myUnisa
and myLife accounts” myUnisaHelp@unisa.ac.za
myLifeHelp@unisa.ac.za
Please keep this resource close to you, as it contains important “how to…”
“I do not know how to use this
videos prepared for new students, on how to navigate myModules on
MyModule thing!” myUnisa:

https://bit.ly/myunisaskills
 Or Contact

myModule22@unisa.ac.za

Guidance for Accessing myModules https://ow.ly/ozic50PIEiY

Alternatively, you can access it directly at https://myModules.dtls.unisa.ac.za.

If you encounter difficulties logging onto myModules, we suggest clearing your

“I am struggling to log onto
cache. For step-by-step instructions on how to do this, please refer to the
myModules” following link: https://ow.ly/ayAg50PIVkS

Visit the following link for more information on locating assignments:

“I don’t know where to find my
https://bit.ly/myunisaskills
assignments”
Please also visit your myModules for the respective module related
information and keep an eye out for announcements your lecturers may post!

This link may be useful to assist with the uploading of assignments:

“Struggling with uploading my
https://bit.ly/myunisaskills
assignments”

Assignment Details

“Where do I find my assignment Refer to your Tutorial Letter 101, myModules site, Lecture and E-Tutor
due dates and details?” Announcements on the respective module site

“Where can I find my lecturers Refer to your Tutorial Letter 101

and E-Tutors details?”
• It is essential that you submit an assignment in time to meet the
“The assignment due date has
deadline (submission / closing) date. If you fail to do this, the
passed. Can I still submit my assignment will not be marked, and you will therefore receive no
admission credits for the assignment.
assignment?”
• If you are unable to hand in a compulsory assignment on time, you
must apply in advance to the academic department in question (e.g.,
the Department of Criminology) for an extension of time. Such an
extension will be granted only in exceptional cases.
• No assignments handed in after the closing date will be marked unless
special permission has been obtained in advance from the head of the
relevant academic department.
How to apply for readmission:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v6hV0TSpCo
 Study and Learning Material

“What textbooks and learning Refer to your Tutorial Letter 101 as well as your respective module site on
material do I require?” myModules for any updated announcements and communication from your
lecturer!

Contact the Library Services to arrange for a borrowed copy or an online

“I do not have a textbook”
version of the textbook if available
Library (unisa.ac.za)
Please contact Despatch at the following email:
“I did not receive my study
material?” Email: despatch@unisa.ac.za

Or contact
Tel: 012 429 6942/6561/011 471 3688/2276/3712

Dispatch will track the status of your material; however, you can download the
study material on myUnisa

FYE broadcast on study material

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE_-
HtedFgk&list=PL8Hdtm2JHygZzsJY_JoG8oNG1qEXM8et4&index=38

Health, Coping and Wellness

Visit
“I am unsure how to select
modules, group modules, how www.unisa.ac.za/counselling
many modules, how to develop OR
study skills, and balance my time
between studies and other Book online to consult with a Student Counsellor:
responsibilities”
Make an appointment
“How do I survive first-year at Motivational broadcasts Tips to survive first-year at Unisa:
Unisa?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFNY8hnXH14&t=1273s

“How do I balance my work, Balancing various life roles:

study and social life?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0_M5aV1fBA&t=3s

“How do I bounce back after a Building resilience:

difficult test or life stress?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpfgK4WIZmc

“How do I manage my time?” Time management:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3z117a0wg
Watch a short video on time management

Time management and study planner document

“How do I study effectively?” Studying effectively:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNph1mBqhwI

Types of Assessments

“I did not know that there are different types of assessments. In what format will I be assessed?”
“What are assignments and Importance of Assignments:
what role do assignments play
in my academic journey?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XrSSUzZuxw

Essay Writing Essay writing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zZG4QisBt0&t=813s

Portfolio assessments:
Portfolio Assessments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPHpuL3ykC4&t=3s

Multiple Choice Questions Multiple choice questions:

(MCQ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2TGZPIMnIY&t=511s

Graded Discussions Graded discussions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-APtEcn30F4&t=26s
Essay Type Questions Essay questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJQiqdCgU_M&t=20s
Continuous Assessment Continuous assessment :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYElGsn3mb8&t=21s
Case Study Based Assessments Case based assessments:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eps-1IZrWtk&t=38s

Academic Literacies
“What are academic literacies? There is an Academic literacy programme that offer various study skills
How can I receive free reading including reading and writing skills
and writing assistance?”
Email: acalit@unisa.ac.za

Academic reading and writing :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rk4UunqzCk&t=1866s

“Can I use informal language at Levels of language:

University level?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5qp1PPtpL0

“I am struggling with Academic Literacy Programme Series Referencing

referencing!”
Academic Literacy Programme Series Referencing - YouTube

“What type of a learner am I?” Learning styles :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcgHgMSpGEw&t=80s

Digital Literacies

“How can I improve my Academic Development Open Virtual Hub (ADOVH) website: Click here
Microsoft Office and basic
Basic Skills for Microsoft 365 Course: Enrol Here for this free course
digital skills”

Where are the Unisa computer Visit your regional centre to make use of the free computer labs and free WIFI
labs near me? services

“I heard I can talk out loud and MS Word dictate and transcribe:
my computer can type what I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHniV-sKXM
am talking…”
 Additional Resources
There are a few Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) that you can enrol for,
“What Free learning courses are
free of charge, to learn different skills in your own time, and at your own pace –
available to me?” these are already available on www.mooc.unisa.ac.za

Revisit the FYE Learning course to refresh your memory about various important
FYE 1500 MOOC
aspects that will aid your academic journey:

FYE1500 – click here

Regional Information
“Where is my nearest Unisa Find a Unisa regional centre near you: Regions
regional office?”

College Information
“I have some college related Find College related information here:
queries”
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Colleges
 We Win as ONE!
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of the above support services. Our student support is
completely FREE of charge. Be careful of WhatsApp or SMS
messages from scammers!

We wish you everything of the best!

Kind Regards

The First-Year Experience Team

Student Retention Unit

‘Forging a culture of highly successful students’

Department: Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning

Visit the FYE Website

E-mail: fye@unisa.ac.za