Returning of assessment tasks  

The research protocol, abstract submission and progress report will be submitted through the University plagiarism detection software - Turnitin.

Extensions and Penalties

Students who are unable to submit an assessment or unable to meet a specific deadline should submit a ‘Disruption to Studies’ form. For information on this process please visit the link below:

http://www.students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/manage_your_study_program/disruption_to_studies/

If you apply for Disruption to Study for your final examination, you must make yourself available for the week of July 24 – 28, 2017.  If you are not available at that time, there is no guarantee an additional examination time will be offered. Specific examination dates and times will be determined at a later date.

All student assessments should be submitted by 11:59pm on the date specified for submission. A penalty of 10% per business day will be subtracted for late submissions.                                                                                                 

Grades    

                                                                                                                          Achievement of grades will be based on the following criteria:

High Distinction:  provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes.  There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application.

Distinction:  provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.

Credit:  provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes.  There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; plus communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline.

Pass:  provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes.  There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; and communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline.  The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.

Fail: does not provide evidence of attainment of all learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; and incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. In addition, a fail grade will be awarded in the event of inadequate tutorial attendance by the candidate, reflecting failure to complete the unit satisfactorily.

Sometimes it helps to ‘translate’ these descriptions into numbers. So, what we expect from you in this unit, in order for you to attain a specific grade, is outlined below:

Student Support Services

Macquarie University provides a range of Academic Student Support Services. Details of these services can be accessed at http://www.student.mq.edu.au

Policies

Macquarie is developing a number of policies in the area of learning and teaching. Approved policies and associated guidelines and procedures can be found at Policy Central: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/

There you will find the University’s policy and associated procedures on:

• Assessment
• Feedback and unit evaluation
• Special Consideration
• Appeal Against Final Grade Policy / Procedures / Guidelines
• Plagiarism

In this unit you will receive a range of verbal and written feedback on your assessment tasks and work in class or online.

To monitor how successful we are in providing quality teaching and learning, the Department of Chiropractic also seeks feedback from you. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through unit and teacher evaluation surveys. The feedback is anonymous and provides the Department with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied with and areas for improvement. At present, the Department is prioritising feedback in the areas of assessment and feedback.

There are no lectures in this subject.

Students will be provided a 2 hour scaffolded research workshop session in weeks 1-12. In these sessions, tutors with expertise in research methodology and/or biostatistics will provide guidance on the design and execution of a medium term, capstone research project. Students are required to spend 8-10 hours per week working on their projects. Students will also be required to meet regular with their research supervisor.    

Workshops:

1 × 2 hour workshop per week (Weeks 1-12)

Workshop times:

Monday 11am - 1pm (E5A 130)

Wednesday 11am - 1pm (W5C 320)

Friday 12-2pm (W5A 101)