To be eligible
for a Queen Mary degree you must
complete an approved programme of
study. Your programme of study is
comprised of a selection of modules,
and it is the final mark achieved in these
modules that is used to calculate your overall college mark/final classification.
You are expected
to submit all elements of assessments
for each of your modules, by the
advertised deadlines. Failure to do so may
result in your failing the module and will affect
your final classification.
Coursework Assignments
You must submit
one electronic copy of all
assignments.
Your electronic copy must be submitted via Queen Mary’s Virtual Learning Environment (QMPlus).
The School has a policy of anonymous
marking. Your name must NOT appear
anywhere on your work, only your student number.
Your electronic copy must be submitted by 11.55 pm on the deadline date, and will be retained and screened by anti-plagiarism software (Turnitin)
You must ensure that you include the coursework feedback and cover sheet as the first page of your assignment. Coversheets are available alongside assignment links on QMPlus.
REMEMBER:
Save your assignment with
coversheet and bibliography as a single
document ( as a PDF or Word) before
uploading to QMPlus.
Assignments in formats other
than PDF or Word are not supported on QMPlus and cannot be uploaded.
Your assignments must be submitted by 11.55 pm on the deadline date, late penalties apply immediately after the deadline.
If the coursework is
submitted 7 days (168 hours) or more
after the deadline, without an
approved extension due to extenuating circumstances, the work will not be
assessed and will automatically receive a
mark of zero (0FL) to denote late submission.
Save back-up copies of all
your work in case of computer failure.
It is your responsibility to
make sure that the assignment has been uploaded successfully. Make sure
that
you have uploaded the right file. You will receive an email confirming
receipt
of your assignment. The email will be sent to your QMUL account (please
check your
junk mail folder if the email does not arrive to your inbox). It is
important
that you give yourself sufficient time to check your submission has been
successful; this is another good reason for submitting well ahead of the
deadline. The time of submission is taken from QMPlus; the turnitin
receipt shows the time turnitin processed your assignment and not the
time of submission.
If you are having problems uploading your assignment, please contact Helen Murray (spir-assessments@qmul.ac.uk).
Coursework
submitted late, will be penalised at the rate of 5 marks for each 24
hour period, or part thereof, after the set submission date. An assignment handed in 7
days or more late will not be marked and awarded a mark of zero (0FL) to
indicate it was received too late unless there is an approved extension
due to extenuating circumstances.
College
academic regulations state that students must complete all components
of a module i.e. coursework and examination to pass that module. If you
do not submit an item of coursework and do not have extenuating
circumstances you may fail the module.
Final year
dissertation are due 24 April 2022. You must submit your project
as a single file upload to QMPlus,
remembering to include all appendices and
bibliography in the single file. You are not
required to use a coursework coversheet, but
you MUST follow the template within the
POL318 Research Project module outline
for the layout of the first pages of your Project.
Formative Assessment
Formative
assessment is an integral part of
teaching and learning. It does not contribute
to your final module mark, but it is an
integral part of the learning process.
You are
expected to participate in these
assessments which can be subject related
quizzes, or exercises linked to module
materials on QMPlus.
Your seminar tutor
is available to give assistance and
guidance on what is expected with
regards to module assessment and they
are a vital source of feedback. Although they
can recommend specific reading and discuss
essay plans they cannot read and comment
on complete rough drafts of essays.
Summative Assessment
Summative
assessment contributes to the final
module mark and is used to gauge your
knowledge of the subject. Exams, essays and
reports are just a few examples of summative
assessment used in the School.
You are
expected to complete all summative
assessments for each module as the marks
received contribute to the overall module mark
and ultimately your programme degree
classification.
Each piece
of work that you submit will be
subject to a strict deadline. It is important
that you meet all deadlines.
NOTE:
The final deadline for all coursework is
TBC**
No extenuating circumstances will be given beyond this date.
The Office and/or your tutor will refuse to accept any work handed in after this date.
Extensions will not be given just
because you have to submit multiple
assessments on the same day. It is
your responsibility to ensure you
manage your time efficiently to meet the
demands for all of your modules.
If you are
unable to meet any of your deadlines
due to unforeseen circumstances, such
as medical problems or a family tragedy,
you must contact the School Office who will advise you to complete
an Extenuating Circumstances Form. You will need to
submit this, complete with supporting
documentation, to the Office.
If your
circumstances are genuine, and the
Senior Tutor considers it appropriate, you may
be granted an extension.
NOTE: Extensions are not
automatically granted; your
form and supporting documentation need to be considered
by
the Senior Tutor
You should
expect to receive your coursework
back within 3 weeks of submission complete
with feedback and comments from your tutor.
You should use this feedback to improve your
next assignment. If you are unsure of any
comments or feedback you should see your
tutor, during their office hour, for further
guidance.
If you are
experiencing genuine difficulties, of
any kind, which are affecting your studies,
let your Seminar Tutor, Personal Adviser, Senior Tutor or the School Office know immediately, before you fall too far behind.
