NB: It is a requirement for this unit that all creative work handed in for workshops or as assignments is new, original work written during this unit and engaging with unit topics. Work from a concurrent unit or previous units or studies must not be presented for workshops or assessments. Creative writing written prior to the unit commencing the unit cannot be presented either.

See University Academic Integrity Policy

https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/academic-integrity

Absence from more than two seminars without Special Consideration approval will impact significantly on your participation mark.

Assessment submission

The written assessments for this unit are submitted via the Turnitin links in the unit iLearn. Feedback and marks are returned to students via Turnitin.

Extensions and late submission of assignments:

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.

You should also contact your tutor before the due date if you think you will not be able to submit your work on time. If you are having any problems to do with the unit and your studies, please speak to your teacher or the unit convenor as early as possible.

Special Consideration

https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration

The Disruption to Studies Notification must be completed and submitted online through https://ask.mq.edu.au/ within five (5) working days of the commencement of the disruption.

For any issues relating to university policies and processes, please note that the Student Advocacy Service and other support services are available.

Lectures and classes

Lectures start in Week 1.

Seminar classes begin in Week 1. Students are expected to attend or listen to all lectures and attend all seminars.

Please check the university timetable for lecture and class venues.

Readings

Required weekly readings for this unit must be accessed via the Leganto link in the unit iLearn website.

The readings must be accessed via the Leganto link in iLearn. Only after your first login through iLearn will you be subsequently able to access the Leganto list via Multisearch Unit Readings. The list is always available via the iLearn Leganto link.

Unit Webpage and Technology required

Online units can are accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/.

PC and Internet access are required, Broadband or WiFi connection is essential. Basic computer skills and skills in word processing are also a requirement.

Students must  be able to upload, download, and print Word documents for workshopping and for other students to access for feedback.

iLearn is used for extensively, for access to recorded lectures (Echo), for quizzes, for submission of workshop writing and Turnitin assignments, and for communication and for access to all unit materials via the library or directly in iLearn.