Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html

Assessment Policy  http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html

Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html

Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

Submitting Written Assignments 

Include both the Department of Education assignment coversheet signed and dated along with the correct designed feedback sheet for each assignment.

• Students alone are responsible for assignment submission. Students are advised to keep an electronic copy/photocopy of all assignment.

• Use a word processor for your assignment. If access to word processing is a problem please seek assistance from Student IT Services www.sith.mq.edu.au

• Use headings to separate clearly the various sections of the assignment. Make sure you cover all the sections which are defined in the assignment description.

• Complete the corresponding cover sheet (attached at the end of this Unit Outline—in reverse order so you can tear them off), sign it, attach it to the front of your report, and submit your assignment as instructed below.

• Please do not place assignments in plastic sleeves.

• Make sure you keep a copy of your assignment in case of loss.

  No resubmission of assignments is allowed. 

GRADING

Macquarie University uses standards-based assessment, meaning that that your performance will be compared to a set of predetermined criteria. Grades ranging from fail (F) to high distinction (HD) will be awarded. The following general standards apply:

Academic senate has a set of guidelines on the distribution of grades across the range from high distinction to fail. Your final result will include one of these grades plus a standardised numerical grade (SNG). For explanation of the policy see: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html 

NOTE: Numerical marks will NOT be awarded for specific assessment. They will only be awarded with your final grade.

APPEALS AGAINST GRADES

University regulations allow students to appeal final unit grades if they feel they have been marked unfairly. Details of the grade appeal policy can be found here: www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grade_appeal/policy. Appeals are directed to the Head of Department and must be lodged on the appropriate university form, accessible at: http://www.registrar.mq.edu.au/academic-index.htm

Grading appeals can be lodged on the following grounds:

• The unit coordinator did not provide the outline as required;

• Assessment requirements as specified in the unit outline were varied in an

  unreasonable way;

• A clerical error has occurred in the computation of the grade;

• Due regard has not been paid to the evidence of illness or misadventure that was submitted by the specified date;

• I have been disadvantaged in some way due to the conduct of the final examination; and

• The examiner’s judgement was not objectively applied because of prejudice against the individual. 

EXTENSIONS AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

Late submissions will be assessed as follows:

• Late with evidence of sickness or misadventure: normal marking after submission.

• Late with prior approval: normal marking if revised deadline is met.

• Late without prior approval or after revised deadline: a penalty of 5% of the total assignment mark per day overdue.

   

Extensions to assignment submission dates will only be granted in the case of documented “unavoidable disruption”. A request for extension must be submitted to the unit convenor on a form obtainable from the Department of Education Office (C3A 828). This should preferably be submitted well before the due date. A penalty of 5% of the total assignment mark per day late will be applied for unapproved late submissions.

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

• Workshops
• StudyWise
• Academic Integrity Module for Students
• Ask a Learning Adviser

Student Support

 Macquarie University provides a range of student support services, including medical services, free counseling, and welfare information and advocacy (e.g. legal, financial, tenancy) under the banner ‘Campus Wellbeing’. These services can be accessed athttp://www.campuslife.mq.edu.au/campuswellbeing. 

Student writing and academic skills

 Writing and other academic skills are taken into account in the overall assessment of work. Markers will insist that ideas are expressed clearly and will penalise the type of writing that requires them to interpret ideas that have been vaguely or misleadingly expressed. Students who are experiencing particular difficulties in writing are advised to seek assistance from the Study Skills Support Centre: http://www.mq.edu.au/studyskillssupport/. Services include study skills workshops and individual consultations, as well as useful online resources. Free academic writing programs are also offered.

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Students with disabilities/health conditions

The Disability Support Unit provides support and assistance to students with a disability/health condition to enable them to achieve their academic potential. Service is tailored to individual need following an interview and the provision of supporting documentation.

Students who are enrolled at Macquarie University can register with the Disability Support Unit by downloading and returning an Advice of Disability/Health Condition form from www.registrar.mq.edu.au/academic- index.html and making an appointment to see a disability advisor. Annual registration with the Disability Support Unit is required for all disabilities and health conditions. The following contacts may assist:

Louella Freeman, Disability Liason Officer, Department of Education Ph: 9850 8619 Email: louella.freeman@mq.edu.au

Nicole Saunders, Administrative Assistant, Disability Support Unit Ph: 9850 6494 Email:disability@mq.edu.au In person: Level 2, Lincoln Building (C8A)

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

IT services

Student IT Help (www.sith.mq.edu.au) provide students with wide-ranging technology support and assistance for usernames and passwords, eStudent, student email, myMQ, and so on. In addition, OneHelp (https://help.mq.edu.au) is an online IT support service for both students and staff. Browse both sites to determine which is most appropriate for your needs.