5th edition

Criteria for submission of written work

Department of Nursing and Healthcare Studies Institute of Technology Tralee

(5th edition)

2009

DNHCS / ITT / JUNE 09 2

CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN WORK

This guide has been compiled to support you in submitting written work to The Department of Nursing and Healthcare Studies at the Institute of Technology Tralee. We hope that these guidelines will assist you in overcoming some of the challenges often associated with academic writing. The booklet consists of three sections. Part 1.0 describes the referencing guidelines adopted by the department, Part 2.0 outlines the assignment presentation guidelines and Part 3.0 offers guidance on academic writing. The guidelines will be subject to ongoing evaluation and amendment as required. Good luck with your studies and writing.

Please note that a copy of this guide, including all related documents, is available on WEB CT.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 REFERENCING GUIDELINES

1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.1.1The reference list 1.1.2 Plagiarism 1.1.3 Bibliography 1.1.4 Referencing system in use

1.2 REFERENCING WITHIN THE TEXT 1.2.1 Citing one author 1.2.2 Citing two authors 1.2.3 Citing three or more authors 1.2.4 Citing several sources 1.2.5 Citing a public body 1.2.6 Citing authors with the same surname and publication date 1.2.7 Citing authors with more than one publication in the same year 1.2.8 Citing direct quotations 1.2.9 Citing an internet source 1.2.10 Citing secondary sources

1.3 THE REFERENCE LIST 1.3.1 Presentation, Arrangement of references 1.3.2 Referencing a book, Referencing an edited book 1.3.3 Referencing a chapter in an edited book 1.3.4 Referencing a journal article, Referencing an ‘in press’ article 1.3.5 Referencing a newspaper article 1.3.6 Referencing secondary sources 1.3.7 Government publications 1.3.8 Acts of government 1.3.9 Official reports 1.3.10 Theses and dissertations 1.3.11 Conferences, Lectures, College lecture notes 1.3.12 Video / DVD 1.3.13 CD Rom / Databases 1.3.14 TV Programme 1.3.15 Internet 1.3.16 Referencing a legal case

1.4 COMMON ERRORS TO AVOID

1.5 RECOMMENDED REFERENCING SOURCES UTILISED 2.0 ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

3.0 GUIDANCE ON ACADEMIC WRITING APPENDIX 1: Assignment Feedback Sheet APPENDIX 2: Standard Front Sheet APPENDIX 3: Application for Extension Approval / Assessment Absence


1.0 REFERENCING GUIDELINES

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.1.1The reference list

A reference list identifies the source of all material, both published and unpublished, to which a writer refers to (cites) within a piece of academic work, and acts as evidence for particular claims or conclusions. This material can include written work, electronic sources and conference proceedings. A reference list enables the reader to:

assess how appropriately particular sources have been used

check the origin and accuracy of sources

locate the original material if required

be confident that the reader has not plagiarised other work (Gopee 1999).

1.1.2 Plagiarism

If you include other people’s ideas in your work, without acknowledging the source, then you are plagiarising. Plagiarism is the intentional presentation of someone else’s work – published or unpublished, either written or in some other form – as if it were your own. Copying from an unacknowledged source, even if the original wording has been changed constitutes plagiarism. Where a verbatim quotation or paraphrase is included, it is not sufficient to include a general list of works consulted at the end of your assignment. In accordance with good academic practice, the source of each quotation or paraphrase must be used (RCN Institute, 2000).

If your work is accurately referenced then accidental plagiarism is avoidable. Lecturers are advised to be vigilant in detecting possible cases of plagiarism. Any suspected cases will be channelled through the formal Institute procedures and possibly referred to the Examination and Assessments Review Committee (EARC). If a student is found guilty of plagiarism serious penalties can occur including failing the particular module. This may prevent a student from receiving an honours degree. Please refer to the student handbook (students’ rights and responsibilities) for further guidance. If you have any concern as to what constitutes plagiarism please consult with your module leader.

1.1.3 Bibliography

A bibliography differs from a reference list in so far as it lists all material consulted but not necessarily referred to in the text of the final assignment. A bibliography is only required when the module co-ordinator requests it.


1.1.4 Referencing system in use

An adapted version of the Harvard referencing system is utilised in this department. In accordance with this system material is referenced utilising an author-date method. Many organisations adapt the Harvard system with minor variations, for use at local level (Gopee 1999). You are required to utilise the Harvard referencing system as it is modified within the Department of Nursing and Healthcare Studies at The Institute of Technology Tralee. The remainder of this guide will outline how to reference within the assignment text and how to construct the reference list. It may not be possible to address all eventualities. In cases of uncertainty refer to the module leader. Also, as the guidelines mirror the convention applied within the Journal of Advanced Nursing this will be a useful reference point for you. Key considerations in compiling your reference list are consistency and clarity. It is wise to keep a list of resources consulted as you prepare an assignment to avoid difficulties in locating the reference sometime later.

It is important to note that there are other referencing systems available for use e.g. Vancouver method which utilises a numbering system. You will be introduced to alternative referencing systems in the Introduction to Third Level module if you are an undergraduate student.

1.2 REFERENCING WITHIN THE TEXT

Whenever an author’s work is referred to in an assignment, the author’s surname and the year of publication is mentioned. There are several ways of citing this information:

1.2.1 Citing one author

Nursing research can be defined as the systematic and rigorous collection and analysis of data on the organisation, delivery, uses and outcomes of nursing care for the purpose of enhancing clients’ health (Parahoo 2006).

Or Parahoo (2006) defines nursing research as the systematic….

Or According to Parahoo (2006), nursing research is defined as the systematic…

Or In defining research, Parahoo (2006) refers to the systematic ….

1.2.2 Citing two authors

Both authors are named:

In their text, Dooley and McCarthy (2005) present an overview of ethical issues within an Irish context.

Or Dooley and McCarthy (2005) outline…

Or Nursing ethics focuses on moral problems (Dooley and McCarthy 2005).


1.2.3 Citing three or more authors

Only the first author is named in the assignment, followed by ‘et al.’ An article by Bayliss, Salter and Locke (2003) would be referenced as follows:

Bayliss et al. (2003) state that…..

However, all the authors should be listed in the reference list. See 1.3.4 below.

1.2.4 Citing several sources

When using several sources to support the same statement the author(s) of each source is listed in chronological order with the earlier publication date first. Authors’ names are separated by commas:

A number of authors have described caring as an ethic (Carper 1979, Fry 1988, Kelly 1988, Harrison 1990, Kurtz and Wang 1991) indicating that there is a moral component to caring.

1.2.5. Citing authors with the same surname and publication date

The author’s initials are used in the text to differentiate publications:

Taylor L. (2006) states that the profession…. Caring is a… (Taylor R. 2006).

1.2.6 Citing authors with more than one publication in the same year

The publications are differentiated by adding a, b, c, etc to the date in the text:

An Bord Altranais (2007a) outlines the standards of professional conduct… An Bord Altranais (2007b) outlines the key features…

1.2.7 Citing a public body

Sometimes there is no individual named as author, but an organisation or corporate body. In this case, use the name of the organisation as the author:

Guidance exists for nurses with regard to research ethics (An Bord Altranais (ABA) 2007).

Note that it is acceptable to use abbreviations for a public body e.g. (ABA 2007) provided that the full title has been given initially with the associated abbreviation in brackets as above.


1.2.8 Citing direct quotations

It is preferable to paraphrase another author’s work in your own words as opposed to an endless number of quotations. However, when quoting directly from a specific source, a short quotation is presented within single inverted commas. The surname, the year of publication and the exact page number(s) are also included:

As Bayliss et al. (2003 p.863) state ‘overall the audit …… of assessing continence and providing an equitable quality of care for the patients’

Quotations of three lines or longer are indented and italicised with a free line above and below:

‘Overall the audit indicates that continence advisers who responded felt that care pathways were an effective method of assessing continence and providing an equitable quality of care for the patients’ (Bayliss et al. 2003 p. 863).

1.2.9 Citing an internet source

It is important to exercise caution when referencing from the internet as all material may not be evidence based, or from a reputable source. When citing an internet source within the text it is not necessary to give the full web-site address. Cite the author and date as per other sources.

If you are outlining the mission of the Department of Health and Children (DOHC) and you have sourced this information from the internet, it would be referenced as follows in the text:

The mission of the Department of Health and Children in Ireland is to improve the health and well-being of people in Ireland (Department of Health and Children 2007).

1.2.10 Citing secondary sources

It is always best to consult the original source and not to use a secondary source as it may present a distorted view of the original work. There may be times when it is not possible to consult the original work (known as the primary source) but you may have read about it in someone else’s work. In this instance you are using a secondary source. All assignments should contain primary sources in the main.

To explain; You have read an article by Randers and Mattiasson (2004) on dignity in the older adult and are interested in referring to Moody’s (1998) account of human dignity which they have referenced in the article. Ideally you should source Moody’s article to review this work yourself. However, if this is not possible it can be acknowledged as a secondary source within your work as follows:


Human dignity is an important facet within ethics and constitutional law (Moody 1998 cited in Randers and Mattiasson 2004).

Refer to 1.3.6 below for referencing of secondary sources in the text

1.3 THE REFERENCE LIST

1.3.1 Arrangement of references The reference list appears at the end of an assignment on a separate page and is titled “references”. Any appendices are included after the reference list (unless directed otherwise by a module leader in relation to a specific assignment). The references are typed as a single list incorporating all material cited within the text. Individual references within the reference list are single spaced with double spacing between each reference. The standard assignment presentation guidelines apply (Refer to section 2.0 of this guide). No indentation or numbering is required. The title of a book/journal/publication is in italics but where this is not possible, e.g. handwritten work, underlining is used. Use a capital letter at the beginning of a journal article title and for any proper nouns. Titles of books, journals and other publications are referenced as they appear on the actual publication. The list is arranged alphabetically in accordance with the author’s surname. Regardless of how many times you cite a reference in the text it is only referenced once in the reference list

If there is more than one reference by the same author list them in chronological order with the earlier publication date first:

Scott P. A. (1998) Morally autonomous practice? Advances in Nursing Science 21 (2), 69-79.

Scott P. A. (2000) Emotion, moral perception and nursing practice. Nursing Philosophy 1, 123-133.

If there are a number of publications by the same author in the same year they are differentiated by adding a, b, c, etc to the date in the reference list as in the text:

An Bord Altranais (2007a) Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management. An Bord Altranais, Dublin.

An Bord Altranais (2007b) Guidance to Nurses and Midwives Regarding Ethical Conduct of Nursing and Midwifery Research. An Bord Altranais, Dublin.

1.3.2 Referencing a book / Referencing an edited book

Author(s) surname(s) followed by initial(s). (Year of publication) Title, edition (edn) (if not first edition). Publisher, Place of Publication.

Dooley D. and McCarthy J. (2005) Nursing Ethics: Irish Cases and Concerns. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin.


Parahoo K. (2006) Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues, 2 nd edn. Palgrave Macmillan, London.

Thompson I.E., Melia K.M. and Boyd K.M. (2000) Nursing Ethics, 4th edn. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.

There is no need to note the edition unless one later than the first is used. A reprinting is not a new edition.

An edited book is referenced as follows:

Editor(s) surname(s) followed by initial(s). (editor(s) (Year of publication) Title (edn) (if not first edition). Publisher, Place of Publication

Smith D. and Quinn S. (editors) (2009) Nursing today. Samuel Publishers, London.

1.3.3 Referencing a chapter in an edited book

In this case you are referencing a chapter which is written by an author who is not the editor of the book.

Author(s) of chapter surname(s), followed by initial(s). (Year) Chapter Title, In editor(s) surname(s), followed by initial(s). (editor), Title (edn as relevant). Publisher, Place of publication, page numbers of chapter.

Davenport D., Pearce S. and Kearsley H. (1998) Studies in Change, In Wright S. (editor), Changing nursing practice, 2nd edn. Arnold, London, 99-135.

1.3.4 Referencing a journal article / Referencing an ‘in press’ article Author(s) Surname(s) Initial(s). (Year) Title of article. Name of Journal Volume number (issue number where applicable), page numbers.

Bayliss V., Salter L. and Locke R. (2003) Pathways for continence care: an audit to assess how they are used. British Journal of Nursing 12(14), 857-863.

Scott P. A. (2000) Emotion, moral perception and nursing practice. Nursing Philosophy 1, 123-133.

An ‘in press’ article is referenced as follows: This refers to work which is accepted for, but awaiting, publication. The year is often not available as publication year may not be defined. The date is replaced by ‘in press’ as below.

Kearns A. J., O’Mathuna D.P. & Scott A.P (in press) Diagnostic self-testing: Autonomous choices and relational responsibilities. Bioethics

In the text the citation can read as follows if year is not available Kearns et al. (in press) noted that……


1.3.5 Referencing a newspaper article

Author(s) Surname Initial(s). (Year) Title of article. Name of newspaper, Date, page numbers.

Laytner L. (1999) The organ trade. The Irish Times, July 5 th, 27-29.

1.3.6 Referencing secondary sources

Within the reference list the secondary source is not listed as a reference. Only the source from which the secondary source was obtained will be referenced. In the example used above where Moody’s (1998) work was sourced from Randers and Mattiasson (2004) only Randers and Mattiasson will be referenced in the reference list. If you have already referenced Randers and Mattiasson in the reference list it is not necessary to reference it again.

1.3.7 Government publications

Many government publications credit a department or a body as the author. This is referred to as corporate authorship. You will need to get this information from the document:

Department of Health and Children (2006) Annual Report of the Elder Abuse National Implementation Group. The Stationery Office, Dublin.

Note that government departments can change their name. It is important to reference the author as it appears on the actual document.

1.3.8 Acts of Government

Government of Ireland (1998) Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act. The Stationery Office, Dublin.

1.3.9 Official reports

The author of official reports is generally a public body as opposed to a specific author:

An Bord Altranais (2007a) Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management. An Bord Altranais, Dublin.


1.3.10 Theses and dissertations

For the purpose of referencing these are generally treated like books. However, as they are unpublished work the educational establishment and its location replace the publication details.

Brown L. (1981) Behaviours of nurses perceived by hospitalised patients as indicators of care. Unpublished PhD thesis. University of Colorado, Colorado.

1.3.11 Conferences / Lectures / College lecture Notes

Paper from published conference proceedings

Reynolds W. (2001) Learning to be empathic in order to be ethical. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Research Conference, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies. Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 290-295.

Unpublished conferences or lectures

Quinn T. (2007) Tackling Childhood Obesity. Lecture delivered at the Continental Hotel, Limerick, September 3rd, Unpublished.

Lecture Notes Note title of the lecture and the associated module and module code as below

Smith T. (2009) Qualitative Research Designs. Research Skills, NUR4500, March 8 th, Institute of Technology, Tralee, Unpublished.

1.3.12 Video / DVD

A similar format to referencing books is applied but it is important to note the type of medium – video or DVD. If no author is available use the title of the video as author.

University of Southampton (1996) Now wash your hands (Videocassette). University of Southampton, Southampton, Teaching Support and Media Services.

1.3.13 CD Rom / Databases

A similar format is used to that of a journal article. The date should be that of the CD ROM issue and not that of the article:

Taylor P. and Smith R. (1998) Treating Scabies. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Cochrane Library, 2 (CD-ROM).


1.3.14 TV Programme

Title of programme (Year) Name of channel Date of transmission (day/month/time)

Prime Time (2008) RTE 1, 9th November, 22.00 hrs.

1.3.15 Internet

When referencing an item sourced from the internet the convention utilised so far with regard to surname of author, date etc still applies. It is also important to include the full website address and the date on which it was accessed. The source used in the example above would be referenced as follows:

Department of Health and Children (2007) Our Mission. DOHC, Dublin. Available from: http:/ www.dohc.ie/about_us/role (Accessed 15/09/2007).

1.3.16 Referencing a legal case

A particular referencing format is applied to legal cases. If reference is made to a number of cases, they may be included as a table of cases at the end of your work. This is more relevant in post-graduate studies. Alternatively, if you only make reference to one or two cases they can be included within the reference list. The UK Tony Bland case often referred to in end of life discussions would be referenced as follows: Within the text

The legal issues surrounding withdrawal of treatment are articulated in Airedale NHS Trust v Bland (1993)

In the reference list It is important to include the full citation for the case which is generally available at the source

Airedale NHS Trust v Bland [1993] 1 All ER 821.

1.4 AVOIDING COMMON ERRORS

The following are a list of errors noted in students’ work: In text:

o Secondary sources not properly referenced o Pg no not given for direct quotes o Full name of author noted in reference in text as opposed to surname only o Reference given in text after full stop as opposed to before o Journal name listed in text as opposed to author o No full stop after ‘et al.’


In reference list: o References bulleted o Reference list not in alphabetical order o Commas not accurate o All multiple authors not listed in reference list o References missing o Date not matching that in text

1.5 RECOMMENDED SOURCES UTILISED IN COMPILING THIS REFERENCING GUIDE

British Medical Association (2007) Referencing Guide. British Medical Association, UK. Available from: http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/LIBReferenceStyles (Accessed 10/09/08).

Concordia University Libraries (2008) Citation and Style Guides. Concordia University Libraries, Montreal. Available from: http://library.concordia.ca/help/howto/citations.html

(Accessed 10/09/08).

Gopee N. (1999) Referencing academic assignments. Nursing Standard 13 (27), 37-40. Holley D. (2008) Referencing reusable learning object. School of Nursing and Academic Division of Midwifery, University of Nottingham. Available from: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nursing/sonet/rlos/studyskills/referencing_journals/index.html (Accessed 11/09/08) (Developers: Carl Smith, Martin Agombar).

Keele University (2000) Postgraduate Handbook, Departments of Philosophy and Law. Keele University, Keele.

Royal College of Nursing Institute (2000) Referencing guidelines for all students and staff of the RCN Institute. RCN, London.

Thames Valley University (2002) Guidelines on reference listing – the Harvard System, Thames Valley University, London. Available from: http://www.ac.uk/lrs/guides/harvard.html (Accessed 12/06/2003).

University of Limerick (2007) Cite it Right; Guide to Harvard referencing style, 2 nd edn. Glucksman Library, University of Limerick, Limerick. Available from: http://www.ul.ie/~library/pdf/citeitright.pdf (Accessed 03/06/09).


2.0 ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Assignments should be submitted with an assignment feedback sheet which is signed by the individual student (copy attached as Appendix 1).

A front page should accompany all work, attached behind the assignment feedback sheet (standard format attached as Appendix 2). Any departure from this will be specified by module leader(s). Do not include clip art or similar design on the front cover as this may detract from your academic work.

Assignments must be typed, using double spacing on one side of white A4 paper. Please use font ‘Times New Roman’ with font size 12 and regular font style. Allow uniform margins on all sides. 2.5 cm is the standard.

The use of a table of contents and / or headings within the text depends on the specific assignment – refer to module leader(s).

Pages should be numbered accordingly. Page number is inserted in numerical format and centered at the bottom of the page. Do not number the title page.

Staple assignments at the top left hand corner. No slip covers please unless requested.

Submit one copy of the assignment only, unless directed otherwise by module leaders. However, you are required to retain a hard copy, which you may be required to produce at a later stage. Assignments will be returned at the end of the examination process for that specific year.

Assignment length should be within 10% of the recommended word limit otherwise marks will be deducted (up to 10%). References and appendices are not included in the word count (This includes any tables graphs or foot notes also).

In the event that an assignment deadline cannot be met, the student must ask for an extension, in writing, from the lecturer who has set the assignment (sample copy attached as Appendix 3). An extension is granted only in extenuating circumstances. Work not submitted on time without a prior formal approved extension will be treated as a resubmission and a maximum of 40 % awarded. Retrospective request for an extension will not be considered by the module coordinator/lecturer unless there is evidence of extenuating circumstances

All students must adhere to the modified Harvard referencing system as it applies within the Department of Nursing and Healthcare Studies. (Refer to Part 1.0 of this guide). Errors in referencing will be reviewed in association with the assessment grid specific to each module and up to 10% deduction of marks may apply

Plagiarism (the submission in whole or part of work not originating from the student) will be dealt with through the formal institute disciplinary procedures (See part 1.1.2 of this guide). If a case of plagiarism occurs and students are permitted to resubmit a maximum of 40% will be awarded.

http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/LIBReferenceStyles

http://library.concordia.ca/help/howto/citations.html

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nursing/sonet/rlos/studyskills/referencing_journals/index.html

http://www.ac.uk/lrs/guides/harvard.html

http://www.ul.ie/~library/pdf/citeitright.pdf


3.0 GUIDANCE ON ACADEMIC WRITING

Depending on the programme you are undertaking, and the stage you are at within that programme, the expectations of your writing style will vary. Each programme within the department has a marking grid, which sets out the criteria which a student must fulfil in order to reach a particular grade. It is important to familiarise yourself with the relevant grid. If you are a first year student or returning to study via an Access Course specific guidance will be given on academic writing. Always refer to the assignment guidelines given and contact the module leader for assistance if required. There is also additional support available through student services if you are finding difficulty with your written work. The reading material listed below may also provide you with further guidance in preparing a piece of academic work.

Lloyd L.M. (2007) Developing Academic writing skills: the PROCESS framework> Nursing Standard 21(40), 50-56. (A very good opening read into the area of academic writing) Clay G. (2003) Assignment writing skills. Nursing Standard 17 (20), 47-52, 54-55. (Similar to above) Edwards S. L. (1998) Critical thinking and analysis: a model for written assignments. British Journal of Nursing 7 (3), 159-166. (Suitable for more advanced levels). Gavin J. Fairburn & Christopher Winch (1996) Reading, writing and reasoning: a guide for students. Oxford University Press, Buckingham. Gimenez J. (2007) Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke. Maslin-Prothero S. (2005) Bailliere's Study Skills for Nurses and Midwives, 3 rd edn. Balliere Tindall, Edinburgh. McCarter S. and Whitby S. (2007) Writing Skills. Macmillan Education, Oxford. Rose J. (2007) The mature students guide to writing. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke. (Directed towards mature students but useful for all students) University of Manchester, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work (2008) Online Study Guide. University of Manchester, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Manchester. Available from: http://www.nursing.manchester.ac.uk/learning/study_skills/unit8l.html (Accessed 11/09/08). (Gives some very clear guidance on essay writing. Particularly suited to introductory levels). Whitehead D. (2002) The academic writing experiences of a group of student nurses: a phenomenological study. Journal of Advanced Nursing 38 (5), 498-506. (An interesting article which presents the findings of a study investigating the academic writing practices of nurses in third level courses).


APPENDIX 1

ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK SHEET

http://www.nursing.manchester.ac.uk/learning/study_skills/unit8l


ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK SHEET

This section is to be completed by the student before submission. Use block capitals.

Student’s Name: ………………………………… T Number: …………………

Course: ……………………………………… Module Code and Title: …………………………

Assignment Title: …………………………….. Date of submission: ……………………...

I confirm that the work submitted has been produced through my own efforts.

Student’s Signature: ……………………………………………………

Conditions:

There will be deductions of up to 10% for work, which is 10% over or under the word limit.

Errors in referencing will be reviewed in association with the assessment grid specific to each module and up to 10% deduction of marks may apply

Plagiarism will be dealt with through the formal institute disciplinary procedures. If permitted to resubmit, a maximum of 40% will be awarded.

Work not submitted on time without a prior formal approved extension will be treated as a resubmission and a maximum of 40 % awarded. Retrospective request for an extension will not be considered by the module coordinator/lecturer unless there is evidence of extenuating circumstances

General Comments (continue overleaf if required):

Lecturer’s Signature: ……………………………………………Mark:…………………... Any mark indicated here is provisional until after the board of examiner


APPENDIX 2

STANDARD FRONT SHEET


Department of Nursing and Healthcare Studies

Institute of Technology, Tralee

Module Number and Name of Module

Title of Assignment

Student Name and T Number

Submitted as partial fulfilment of the requirements for:

Title of the Course and Year

Date of Submission Actual Word Count


APPENDIX 3

APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION APPROVAL / ASSESSMENT ABSENCE


APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION APPROVAL / ASSESSMENT ABSENCE

In the event that an assignment deadline/assessment date cannot be met, the student must ask for an extension/approval of absence from the lecturer who has set the assignment / assessment. An extension/approval of absence is granted only in extenuating circumstances. This record will be forwarded to the student’s file. Work not submitted on time without a prior formal approved extension will be treated as a resubmission and a maximum of 40 % awarded. Retrospective request for an extension will not be considered by the module coordinator/lecturer unless there is evidence of extenuating circumstances

It is the responsibility of the student to complete this form and discuss request with the relevant lecturer in advance of the assignment due date/assessment date. Completion of this form does not guarantee that requests will be met. Approval is at the discretion of academic staff.

STUDENT:

COURSE TITLE / YEAR:

MODULE TITLE:

RELEVANT LECTURER:

ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE / ASSESSMENT DATE:

REASON FOR EXTENSION / ABSENCE

Certified Sick Leave

Bereavement

Other - Please Indicate

ACTION PLAN:

STUDENT SIGNATURE: ____________________

LECTURER SIGNATURE: _____________________

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