Presentation & Submission Guidelines

Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:

• Please type all assignments using 11 or 12-point font and 1.5 spacing.

• Unless otherwise indicated assignments must be submitted by uploading through turnitin

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the time and date specified. The same due date applies to students enrolled both internally and externally in the unit.

   

  When preparing your assignments, it is essential that:

• Students must retain a copy of all assignments before submission, and until your final grade for the subject has been received; please save work in progress to avoid computer failure issues!

• Assignment marks will be deducted if you submit your assignment late without requesting an extension through ask@mq (refer to the ‘late assignments’ section below for more details);

• Unless there are exceptional circumstances, no assignment will be accepted after the date that the assignment has been returned to other students.

• If an assignment is considered to be below passing standard, it will be reviewed by another staff member on the unit; the agreed mark will be assigned. No failed assignment may be re-submitted.

  Final Submissions

• Students are responsible for checking that their submission has been successful and has been submitted by the due date and time.
• Late submissions due to last minute technical difficulties will incur a lateness penalty.

• Late Assignments:

  A deduction of 5% of the total possible mark allocated for that assignment will be made for each day or part day that assignment is late, weekends counting as two days. For example, if an assignment is worth 20 marks and you submit it 2 days late, you will have 2 marks (2 x 5% of 20 marks) subtracted from your awarded mark.

   

  Extensions:

  In extenuating circumstances, students may apply to the unit coordinator for an extension to the assessment due date. Reasons for the extension need to be documented through the Disruption to Studies form accessible through ask.mq.edu.au under "Disruption" and supported (e.g., a Professional Authority Form must be used in the case of illness). Note that:

• Students MUST speak with the unit coordinator prior to submitting their request through https://ask.mq.edu.au
• Extensions will only be granted in receipt of the completed form submitted through ask.mq.edu.au plus documentation.
• It is essential that you plan ahead and organise your study time effectively. Poor time management is not grounds for an extension.
• In the case of computer malfunction, a draft of your assignment may be requested. Please ensure that you print out a draft regularly, so that it is available for submission on request.   
• Extensions are usually not granted on the due date

  Academic Honesty Guidelines:  

  All assignments should cite and provide full bibliographical details of all material that you have used to inform or support your ideas. At the Institute of Early Childhood, students are required to use the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing procedures. Full details about how to cite and reference correctly can be found in Perrin (2015) and in the IEC Academic Honesty Handbook.

   

   

  The following guide can be purchased from the Co-op Bookshop. This is a required text: *

  Perrin, R. (2015). Pocket guide to APA style (5th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

   

• Family and Children’s Records at IEC

  Some assessment tasks require students to submit records about families and about children and their learning. It is expected that the records submitted are original, authentic, adheres to the ethical practices of the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics (2006) and is the work of the student. Issues with the authenticity of such records will be investigated for possible forgery (see Fabrication in the IEC Academic Honesty Handbook). Please note that submitted records can only be used once for assessment purposes.

   

  Confidentiality

  Students must respect the need for sensitivity and confidentially and ensure that privacy obligations are met. There should be nothing in assessment submissions that identifies a centre or school. Use only the first name for children, families and staff. Do not record details that enable identification of the site, and of the adults or children. 

ECED831 is delivered as in External Mode. The unit content, delivered via unit readings and assignment tasks is supported by:    

• Individual consultations with the unit conveners    

• A voluntary on-campus session on Saturday 12th September

Unit Web-page There is a website for this unit. Access to this unit is available online through iLearn (ilearn.mq.edu.au). You will need to login using your Macquarie ID. This site is an essential unit resource. You are required to check this website at least twice per week for any announcements. In addition, it has the following features and functions:

        • Study resources: including links to required readings

        • Assignment details: detailed guidelines for each assessment task

        • Assignment submission links: All assignments are submitted via the unit webpage through the turnitin facility

        • Dialogue: for private messages to peers and teaching staff.

        • Discussion pages: for conversation with peers about unit content On-Campus Session.

A Voluntary On-Campus day is provided on Saturday 17th September. The purpose of the on-campus day is to provide deeper discussion and reflection on the unit content. The day will include a focus on content relating to Assignments 2 & 3. Students are encouraged to bring their work in progress or initial thinking to discuss with the Unit Coordinator. Students must register to attend the on-campus session via the Ilearn page.

Student workload and allocation of time ECED 831 is worth four credit points and you would usually be expected to allocate about 12 hours a week in study for a four credit point unit over 15 weeks. This would be a total of 180 hours over the semester. 

IEC Relevant Documents

The information in this Unit Guide must be read in conjunction with the following documents available for download from iLearn:

• IEC Academic Honesty Handbook
• Unit Readings, Assessments & Study Guides

IEC Electronic Communication

During semester time, staff may contact students using the following ways:

• Dialogue function on iLearn
• Official MQ Student Email Address

It is the student’s responsibility to check all electronic communication on a regular weekly basis.

IEC Unit Expectations 

• In order to be meet the unit outcomes and be eligible for a passing grade, students are advised to:
  • contribute to online and tutorials tasks
  • read weekly readings 
  • listen to weekly lectures ​

All assessment tasks must be submitted to be eligible to pass the unit

Withdrawing from this PG Unit

If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice by writing to pg.educ_iec@mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following semesters and may impact on your progression through the degree.