General information for undergraduate students
Assessment
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Attendance
Attendance at Lectures and Tutorials is expected. A threshold requirement for each subject is satisfactory attendance at tutorials. This is a minimum of 50% attendance unless a higher attendance has been stipulated by the lecturer in charge. Apologies for absence, especially from tutorials, are expected. Ignorance of the subject matter of the unit or of special instructions in it created by unexplained absence will not be deemed a reason for extensions or a cause for special consideration.
Environmental Health & Safety
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Essay Copies
Please ensure that you keep a copy of all work submitted to the School for assessment.
Essay Submission
A signed coversheet must be attached to all essays, date stamped front and back (see forms page for cover sheets).
The 'Essay Box' is located at the School of Historical Studies Main Office, 3rd Floor John Medley Building. Essays need to be submitted no later than 5pm on the due date, as the Essay Box will be cleared at 5pm sharp.
Extensions
Extension forms are available from the Historical Studies office or can be downloaded from the forms page. These forms should be filled in and given to the Subject Coordinator before the submission date. A minimum penalty of two per cent per day applies to all work submitted late without an approved extension.
Lecturer and Tutor Advice
Your lecturers and tutors will have specified office hours for student consultation.
Penalty for late work
The following penalty will apply to all work submitted after the due date without
an extension:
- Two per-cent per day for up to one week (not including Saturday or Sunday)
- Maximum of a pass for work submitted between one and two weeks late
- After that time assignments may not be accepted
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of someone else's work, either copied or paraphrased, which you pass off as your own by failing to cite its true source. Any phrases and sentences taken from any other work (including any other student essay) must be set out as a quotation by being enclosed in inverted commas. The work from which it is taken must be acknowledged in a footnote. When you need to set out the argument of an authority (which should not happen often), paraphrasing is preferable to quotation at length. In either case, the authority must be properly cited. It is usual also to mention the name of the authority in the text, often with an indication of why you consider it important.
Students should be aware that plagiarism, particularly from the web, is usually easily detected by academic staff and the consequences for students are severe.
Plagiarism in any form is unethical and unacceptable. A paper of which any portion is plagiarised may well be failed and even receive no mark at all. This also applies to unauthorised collaboration between students and essays you have already submitted for another subject.
Return of Essays and Assignments
This is an opportunity to discuss your work and progress with your lecturer and tutor. Make an appointment when you collect your essay from your lecturer. Please attach a stamped self-addressed envelope to your essay if you wish it to be returned.
Special Consideration
You can apply for special consideration online via the Student Information System website. If you are experiencing difficulties and are not sure whether to apply for special consideration, discuss the matter with your lecturer or tutor.
Students’ Responsibilities To Contribute To Their Own Learning
At the commencement of each Semester students are made aware, through subject readers, departmental notice boards, LMS and other means, of their responsibilities to contribute to their own learning.
All students must:
- Familiarise themselves with departmental guidelines of assessment
- Be aware of the requirements and due dates for each of the components of assessment, including examination times
- Ensure that they take into account the total time commitment to study each subject of their enrolment
- Make sure that their studies are not impeded by part time work or other outside commitments
- Regularly consult subject notice boards or wherever subject information is regularly posted
- Seek assistance if they experience difficulties with any aspect of their studies
It is the student’s responsibility to plan a course that satisfies course requirements by ensuring timely enrolment in the correct number of subjects at the appropriate year level.
Time Commitment to Study
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