Assessments
Components
Assignment 1 Report Week 4 Tues Week 6 (3/9/02) Assignment 2 Web Site Programming Week 9 Tues Week 11 (22/10/02) Exam
Assignments
To pass this unit, you must pass the assignment components. That is, you must achieve at least 25% out of the 50% for the combined 2 assignments.
5% of each assignment will involve planning and evaluating your progress in your self-learning skills. Read the Self-Learning page for a description of what you will be required to do.
Please read the section regarding Plagiarism and Collusion below. All material which are not your own must be properly referenced. Also, in this unit, all submitted reports must be in the author's own words. Reports regurgitated from another source will not be assessed, no matter how well-referenced. Reports regurgitated from another source and not referenced will constitute dishonesty, and will be passed on to the Dean for disciplinary action.
Examination
To pass this unit, you must pass the final exam. That is, you must achieve at least 25% out of the 50% for the exam.
More information on the exam will be provided on the exam infomation page reaching the end of semester. When the information is put on, it will be announced in the Announcements group in the discussion forum, which you are suppose to follow regularly.
Determination of the final grade
In order to pass this unit you must:
- pass the assignment component (normally 50%), and
- pass the final examinations (normally 50%), and
- pass overall (normally 50%).
Your final grade for the unit will be based on your combined aggregate score for the assignment and examination components. Your final grade will be reported by a letter grade according to the following percentage ranges:
Notation Grade Normal Percentage Range HD High Distinction 80 - 100 D Distinction 70 - 80 C Credit 60 - 70 P Pass 50 - 60 CP Conceded Pass 45 - 49* S Supplementary Assessment 45 - 49* N Fail Below 50 * Students who achieves a satisfactory score overall, but fails marginally on one of either the assignment or exam components, may be awarded a Conceded Pass (CP) or a Supplementary Assessment (S). After supplementary assessment a student may only be awarded a Pass (P), a Conceded Pass (CP) or a Fail (N).
The cut-off points of marks denoting the grades (HD, D, C, P, N) vary between units, and from year to year within a unit. Cut-off points are determined by the Unit Coordinators after marking, and are based on the standard of work, which, in their opinion, is reflected by a particular range of marks. Coordinators use their professional judgement in the allotment of grades at the margin between successive grades, based on students' overall performance in relation to the objectives of the unit.
The Unit coordinator may re-scale marks across assessment tasks, some of which may prove to be easier than others, or across tutors, some of whom mark more or less highly than others. Also, because we have the right to scale overall marks, the grade cut-offs given above are notional and may be changed if we consider the overall results for the unit too far from the standard norms of the University.
University policy on assessment
Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of Degree Regulations 40-48. Check these in the current Murdoch University Handbook and Calendar.
Your attention is particularly drawn to the University policy regarding assessment roles and responsibilities which lists your responsibilities as a student (as well of those of unit coordinators and others).
Plagiarism and collusion
Plagiarism constitutes using the work of another without indicating by referencing that the ideas expressed are not your own. Collusion (or unauthorised collaboration) constitutes joint effort between students or others, in preparing material submitted for assessment, except where this has been approved by the unit coordinator. The University regards most seriously any acts of dishonesty in assessment such as plagiarism, collusion, re-submission of previously marked work in different units, examination misconduct and theft of other students' work. These acts could result in penalties including failure in the unit and possible exclusion from the University. For further details please refer to the section on Dishonesty in Assessment in the current Murdoch Handbook Section 1, Assessment and Academic Progress.
Non-discriminatory language
Murdoch University is committed to the use of non-discriminatory language in all forms of communication. Students and staff should avoid the use of discriminatory language in units and in all other activities within the University. This applies to both oral and written communication. Discriminatory language is that which refers in abusive terms to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or nationality, ethnic or language background, physical or mental ability, or political or religious views, or which stereotypes groups in an adverse manner. This is not meant to preclude or inhibit legitimate academic debate on any issue; however the language used in such debate should be non-discriminatory and sensitive to these matters. It is important to avoid the use of discriminatory language in your written work. The most common form of discriminatory language in academic work tends to be in the area of gender inclusiveness. You are therefore requested to check your work for this, and to ensure it is non-discriminatory in all respects.
Conscientious objection
Any student with a conscientious belief which is in conflict with teaching and/or assessment practices in this unit, is advised to contact the Unit Coordinator prior to the start of the unit or in the first three weeks of semester. Early notice increases the chances that alternative arrangements can be made. Further details about what constitutes a conscientious belief and how these claims are assessed can be found in the University's Guidelines on Conscientious Objection in Teaching and Assessment.
Deferred assessment and special consideration
Deferred assessment may be granted in cases of extenuating personal circumstances such as serious personal illness or bereavement. Special consideration in the awarding of grades is also possible in some circumstances. Refer to the current University Handbook for details.
Explanation of grades and appeals
Students have the right to appeal their assessment in this unit. First, you should approach your tutor for a review of an assignment. If you are not satisfied with this process, then take your case to the unit co-ordinator. Students who feel they have grounds for appealing against their final grade in this unit should consult the procedures outlined in the Handbook under Degree Regulation 49, or the Office of Student Services Appeals Procedure.
Document author: H.L. Hiew,
Unit Coordinator
Last Modified:
Thursday, 26-Sep-2002 15:20:00 MST
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