Lower Second 50-59 Competently addresses objectives, but may contain errors or omissions and critical discussion of issues may be superficial or limited in places. Some critical discussion, but the argument is not always convincing, and the work is descriptive in places, with over-reliance on the work of others. Third 40-49 Addresses most objectives of the assessment task, with some notable omissions. The structure is unclear in parts, and there is limited analysis. The work is descriptive with minimal critical discussion and limited theoretical engagement. Fail <40 Some deviation from the objectives of the assessment task. May not consistently address the assignment brief. At the lower end fails to answer the question set or address the learning outcomes. There is minimal evidence of analysis or evaluation. Descriptive with no evidence of theoretical engagement, critical discussion or theoretical engagement. At the lower end displays a minimal level of understanding.

Mark allocation guidelines to students (to be edited by staff per assessment) 70+ 80+ Most work exceeds the standard expected All work substantially exceeds the standard expected GRADE ANSWER RELEVANCE First =70 Innovative response, answers the question fully, addressing the learning objectives of the assessment task. Evidence of critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Upper Second 60-69 A very good attempt to address the objectives of the assessment task with an emphasis on those elements requiring critical review.

10. You must not submit work for assessment that you have already submitted (partially or in full), either for your current course or for another qualification of this university, unless this is specifically provided for in your assignment brief or specific course or module information. Where earlier work by you is citable, ie. it has already been published/submitted, you must reference it clearly. Identical pieces of work submitted concurrently will also be considered to be self-plagiarism.

8. A marked difference between your writing style, knowledge and skill level demonstrated in class discussion, any test conditions and that demonstrated in a coursework assignment may result in you having to undertake a Viva Voce in order to prove the coursework assignment is entirely your own work. 9. If you make use of the services of a proof reader in your work you must keep your original version and make it available as a demonstration of your written efforts.

6. You are encouraged to check the originality of your work by using the draft Turnitin links on your Moodle Web. 7. Collusion between students (where sections of your work are similar to the work submitted by other students in this or previous module cohorts) is taken extremely seriously and will be reported to the academic conduct panel. This applies to both courseworks and exam answers.

4. The University cannot take responsibility for any coursework lost or corrupted on disks, laptops or personal computer. Students should therefore regularly back-up any work and are advised to save it on the University system. 5. If there are technical or performance issues that prevent students submitting coursework through the online coursework submission system on the day of a coursework deadline, an appropriate extension to the coursework submission deadline will be agreed. This extension will normally be 24 hours or the next working day if the deadline falls on a or over the weekend period. This will be communicated via your Module Leader.