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PWR611S - PROFESSIONAL WRITING - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2025 |
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n Am I 8 I A Un IVE RSITV
OF SCI En CE Ano TECH n 0L0GY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION: VARIOUS
QUALIFICATION CODE: VARIOUS
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: PWR611S
COURSE NAME: PROFESSIONALWRITING
SESSION: JUNE 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Dr. T. Frans
MODERATOR: Ms. K. Du Plessis
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly and number your answers properly.
3. Read the instruction carefully before answering the question.
4. Permissible materials: Examination Paper and Script.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF_ 4_ PAGES (Including this front page)
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SECTIONA: GENERALQUESTIONS
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Name any two purposes of communication.
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1.2 What are the three steps in the writing process?
(3)
1.3 What are the key factors to consider when selecting and writing the
content of an intelligent text?
(4)
1.4 How should town names be formatted in professional business documents?
(1)
1.5 When should you use the following closing salutations?
(2)
a. Yours sincerely
b. Yours faithfully
1.6 What is the format of a Report?
(5)
1.7 Name one advantage of using surveys and questionnaires in business.
(1)
1.8 Name the first paragraph in a persuasive message and state its importance.
(2)
SECTION B: MEMORANDUM
[30]
QUESTION 2
Read the following scenario and write a memorandum to your employees.
You are the Vice Chancellor of Namibia University of Science and Technology. It has been noticed
that lecturers arrive late to class, either online or face - to - face. Sometimes lecturers find that
students have already left classes and they do not provide record lessons. This compelled
students to take action against the lecturers' dereliction of their duty.
Follow the four structure of a memorandum. Invent information to write this memo. (250-300
words).
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SECTION C: PERSUASIVE WRITING
(30)
QUESTION 3
The learners in your region (Ohangwena) are unable to attend school because of the rainwater
that prevents learners crossing the open flatlands to get there. You are very concerned that the
term is about to end, and learners are just at home doing nothing and might be involved in bad
behavior because they are bored. Imagine you are the councilor in that region. Write a Persuasive
letter to Mr Sebastien Ndeitunga, the governor of Ohangwena region, urging him to address the
unfortunate matter.
Invent addresses and all information needed to write this letter and follow the correct format.
300-350 words.
SECTION D: INFORMAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL
(20)
QUESTION 4
Read the following Bid carefully and write a Solicited Proposal
NAMPOWER
Description of Bid
NamPower (PTY) Ltd hereby invites qualified, competent and registered companies to submit
their bids for the undermentioned:
Bid Number NCS/ONB/NPWR-04/2025
Bid Description of Service Providers for the Transport of Steam Coal to Van Eck Power Station for
a period of Three (3) years.
Closing date: 4 May 2025
Details on Bid Submission:
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Kindly submit your bid in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with a description as stated above
to be deposited in the Bid box located at the entrance foyer at Nam Power Centre, 15 Luther
Street, Windhoek.
Invent names, addresses and so on.
WRITE ONLY THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS:
1.
INTRODUCTION
{3)
2.
BACKGROUND, PROBLEMS, GOALS
{3)
3.
PROPOSAL, PLAN
{3)
4.
AUTHORISATION
{3)
NOTE: FORMAT AND LANGUAGE
(8)
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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