LMCE1072 ACADEMIC LITERACY

ASSESSMENT 1 (40%): TEXT DISSECT PRACTICE

TEXT DISSECT CONTENT ORGANISER (TEDCO)

SESSION 2025-2026

FULL NAME : Arkaan Aisyulmuzakky

MATRIC. NUMBER : A216068

GROUP NAME/NUMBER : 2

SET : -
SEMESTER : 1
FACULTY : Medicine faculty

INSTRUCTOR’S NAME : MR ZAHID IBRAHIM

Instructions
1. This Text Dissect Content Organiser (TEDCO) is to be submitted individually. Particulars
to be completed above are about you (not the group members) – your name,
matriculation number, set, group, etc.
2. TEDCO consists of two (2) sections: group section and individual section.
a. The group section contains five (5) questions. Discuss and share the answers
with your group members. AI-detected answers will be penalised.
b. The individual section contains three (3) questions. Answer these questions on
your own. Plagiarised or AI-detected answers will be penalised.
3. Complete both sections.
4. Submit your TEDCO by uploading this file to the UKMFolio OR submit the printed file to
your course instructor before the deadline (check the submission method with your
instructor).

Declaration
I hereby declare that this assignment is my own work and submitting this indicates so. It is
neither another human nor AI-plagiarised work. In addition, I agree to permit the course
committee to use this work for course improvement, research, and publication.
Student’s signature/name : Arkaan Aisyulmuzakky
Date : 30/10/2025
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GROUP SECTION (Questions 1-5)

TEXT TITLE: Underemployment and Overqualification among Fresh Graduates GROUP NAME/ NUMBER: 2

The group section contains five (5) questions. Evaluate the text with your group members and provide detailed, well-justified responses to the questions.
LIST QUESTIONS ANSWERS FOR EXAMINER’S
USE ONLY

1. Currency 1.5 marks

a. When was the text published? A.The text was published on 24 February 2024 1a: 0.5 m

b. Has the text been revised or updated?

1b: 0.5 m
b. The text has not been revised or updated as it is its initial publication
c. Is the text current?
1c: 0.5 m
c. The article is published in 2024, so the article is stil considered to be
recent because it was published in the past five years.
2. Relevance 2 marks
a. What topic does the text address? a. The text focuses on the trend in Malaysia where new graduates end up in 2a: 1 m
jobs that do not require their level of qualification.
b. How does the text relate to the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? 2b: 1 m
b. The text is highly relevent to SDG 4 (Quality Education) , 8 (Decent Work
and Economic Growth), 10 (Reduce Inequalities) because it discusses how
education, job opportunities, and equality are strongly connected.

It supports Goal 4 because the article emphasizes the need to improve the
quality and relevance of education so that graduates gain practical and
marketable skills that match industry demands. When universities and
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industries work together, students are better prepared for real-world jobs,
reducing skill mismatches and wasted potential.

It connects to Goal 8 as it focuses on ensuring decent and fair work for

everyone. The issue of underemployment limits career growth and lowers
productivity. By addressing this, the text encourages better job creation,
higher wages, and sustainable economic growth where graduates can fully
use their qualifications.

Lastly, it relates to Goal 10 because underemployment often affects certain

groups more—such as women and graduates from low-income families. The
article calls for equal opportunities and support systems, like mentorship and
financial aid, to help these groups overcome barriers. Reducing such
inequalities helps create a fairer and more inclusive job market for all.

3. Authority 4.5 marks

a. What is/are the author(s)’ name? a. . Dr. Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim dan Laventhen Sivashanmugam. 3a: 0.5 m

3b: 2.5 m
b. Do the author(s)’ credentials match the b: 0.5
topic written? b. b(i): 1
Justify your answer based on: i. Yes, both authors affiliated or were affiliated to the Khazanah b(ii): 1
i. author(s)’ affiliation, and: research institute as researchers. Dr. Mohd Amirul Rafiq is affiliated
ii. author(s)’ qualification to khazanah research institute as a senior research associate while
Laventhen Sivashanmugam is a former researcher at khazanah
c. Is the text from a reliable source? 3c: 1.5 m
research institute and now affiliated with bank negara malaya as a
Justify your answer by relating it to: graduate analyst c: 0.5
i. the publisher, and; c(i): 0.5
ii. URL address ii. Dr. Mohd Amirul Rafiq is a researcher who specializes in labor market c(ii): 0.5
analysis, focusing on youth unemployment issues in Malaysia.
Laventhen Sivashanmugam is a graduate analyst with a degree in
applied statistics and has conducted research on labor market
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regarding underemployment

c.
i. Yes, it is reliable because published in a reliable and certified
publication name Khazanah Research Institute ( KRI )

ii. https://www.krinstitute.org/
4. Accuracy 4 marks
a.i. Graduate Tracer Study (MOHE, 2022), is a research that tracks the
a. Provide two (2) evidence from different 4a: 2 m
sources? employment of undergraduates. It discovers that around one third of all
undergraduates fail to find jobs that are deserving of their qualification. This
b. Are the sources of the two (2) evidence leads to a job market saturated with over qualified people and employers 4b: 2 m
reliable? Why? who have no choice but to raise the companies standards

a.ii. Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (GOM, 2021), is a research that

delves into the effects of technologies on the job market scene. This
investigation led to some interesting findings, like how that new job seekers
are expected to have digital skills which they may not have accounted for
during their studies in college

b. These two sources are reliable because they are government funded
bodies of research, which are more independent and are meant to inform
the most accurate statistics towards their own population.
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5. Purpose 2 marks
a. What is the author’s primary purpose? a. The author’s main purpose is to discuss the problem of underemployment 5a: 1 m
among fresh graduates in Malaysia, explain its causes and effects, and
b. Do the author(s)/publisher(s) make their suggest ways to better match education with job market needs.
purpose clear? Elaborate your answer 5b: 1 m
briefly.
b. Yes, the purpose is clear. The article uses data and examples to show
how graduate underemployment affects the economy and proposes
practical steps, like stronger links between universities and industries, to
solve it.

Marks for Group Section /14 marks

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INDIVIDUAL SECTION (Questions 6-8)

NAME: Arkaan Aisyulmuzakky MATRIC NUMBER: A216068

The individual section consists of three (3) questions. Based on the same text, provide detailed, well-justified responses to the questions.
Answers can be presented concisely in paragraph(s).

LIST QUESTIONS ANSWERS FOR EXAMINER’S

USE ONLY
6. Determine the author(s)’ stance on the 8 marks
topic.
6: Accurate
author’s stance: 2
Provide:
m
i. one (1) quote from the text, and; i. bridging the gap between academia and industry is crucial. This involves 6(i): Relevant
ii. one (1) reason to support your greater involvement of employers in shaping curriculum and providing hands- quote: 2 m
answer. on experience for students, with potential examples coming from places like
Australia or Sweden. Continuous monitoring of educational programs is 6(ii): Clear reason: 2
necessary to ensure they remain relevant to evolving job market needs. m

ii. This quote shows that the author thinks education must stay connected to real- Coherence: 1 m
world industry needs. I support this quotes or this steatment. By aligning what Language
students learn with what employers are looking for, graduates will have better (grammar,
job opportunities and fewer will end up in positions below their qualifications. vocabulary): 1 m

7. Do you agree with the author’s stance? 6 marks

Justify your opinion with two (2) Yes, I agree with the author’s stance
reasons. Clear opinion: 1 m
First, it leads to wasted human capital and skill deterioration. Many graduates are
forced to take jobs that do not match their qualifications, which causes their skills Two relevant
to decline over time and reduces overall productivity in the economy. reasons: 3 m
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Coherence: 1 m
Second, there is a clear mismatch between education and job market needs. Rapid
technological changes and limited collaboration between universities and Language
industries have made it difficult for graduates to acquire the practical skills (grammar,
employers require. vocabulary): 1 m

8. “There is a disconnect between i. I agree that there is a big gap between graduates and the job market. Many 12 marks
graduates and industry in our current graduates have a lot of theoretical knowledge when they leave college, but
labour climate, with graduate they don't have the practical experience, technical skills, and flexibility that
qualifications misaligned with employer employers want. Because of this, businesses are hesitant to hire them because
expectations. Confusion regarding they are afraid they will need more training and time to get used to the
career paths among graduates and job.Because of this mismatch, many graduates struggle to find jobs that fit 8(i): Response to
their skills, while companies keep saying they can’t find suitable workers the passage
employers' concerns about hiring
ii. (relevance): 2 m
inexperienced graduates further
iii. This situation makes me think of the report "Underemployment and
exacerbate this disconnect. Common Overqualification among Fresh Graduates" (KRI, 2024), which said that a lot of 8(ii.a): Relate to
issues cited by employers include skill graduates end up working in jobs that are below their level of education. The another text: 2 m
and experience gaps, which have report also said that underemployment happens when the qualifications of
become their justification for not graduates don't match the needs of the job market. Universities may produce
hiring.” 8(ii.b): Relate to
individuals with advanced education, yet industries are evolving at a more
rapid pace—particularly in relation to technology and digital transformation. self: 2 m
i. Give your opinions based on the
passage above. From my own experience as a student, I've seen that most of my friends are 8(ii.c): Relate to
ii. Elaborate your answers by relating focused on finishing their degree but don't get to use what they've learned the world: 2 m
them to: outside of school very often. Internships are usually short, and we don't
always get to face real job problems. So a lot of us don't feel ready for what 8(iii): Conclusion: 1
a) another text, employers really want when we graduate. m
b) personal experience, and;
c) general knowledge. In general, this is not a problem that only affects one area; it affects the whole Coherence: 1 m
world. Many countries have similar problems: their higher education systems
iii. State a conclusion by linking your can't keep up with how quickly the economy and technology are changing.
Language
answers in (i) and (ii). Since industries are changing fast, graduates have to adapt quickly too. AI,
automation, and digital marketing are just a few examples. To close this gap, (grammar,
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universities and businesses need to work together to make sure that students vocabulary): 2 m
learn both academic and practical skills.

iii. “In short, the gap between graduates and employers happens because both
sides have different expectations and levels of readiness.It's not enough to just
know the theory anymore; you also need to have experience and be able to
adapt. We can make graduates better prepared for the challenges of today's
job market by making sure that education meets the needs of businesses, as
the KRI report suggested, and by giving students more chances to work in
real-world settings.
Marks for Individual Section /26 marks
TOTAL MARKS (GROUP SECTION + INDIVIDUAL SECTION) / 40 marks