Module

This module addresses research writing, organisational and presentation skills through a small group project and is restricted to students on a foundation year.

Teaching Resources:

All required equipment for the practical classes will be provided in the relevant laboratory session. No specialist equipment is required.

Library Resources:

Relevant pointers to library books and material on the Internet will be provided in the respective classes.

Written coursework should be submitted by following the standard CMP practice. Students are advised to refer to the Guidelines and Hints on Written Work in CMP.

Deadlines:

If coursework is handed in after the deadline day or an agreed extension:
 

Work submitted	Marks deducted
After 15:00 on the due date and before 15:00 on the day following the due date	10 marks
After 15:00 on the second day after the due date and before 15:00 on the third day after the due date	20 marks
After 15:00 on the third day after the due date and before 15:00 on the 20th day after the due date.	All the marks the work merits if submitted on time (ie no marks awarded)
After 20 working days	Work will not be marked and a mark of zero will be entered

Saturdays and Sundays will NOT be taken into account for the purposes of calculation of marks deducted.

All extension requests will be managed through the LTS Hub. A request for an extension to a deadline for the submission of work for assessment should be submitted by the student to the appropriate Learning and Teaching Service Hub, prior to the deadline, on a University Extension Request Form accompanied by appropriate evidence. Extension requests will be considered by the appropriate Learning and Teaching Service Manager in those instances where (a) acceptable extenuating circumstances exist and (b) the request is submitted before the deadline. All other cases will be considered by a Coursework Coordinator in CMP.

For more details, including how to apply for an extension due to extenuating circumstances download Submission for Work Assessment (PDF, 39KB)
 

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the copying or close paraphrasing of published or unpublished work, including    the work of another student; without due acknowledgement. Plagiarism is regarded a serious offence by the University, and all cases will be investigated. Possible consequences of plagiarism include deduction of marks and disciplinary action, as detailed by UEA's Policy on Plagiarism and Collusion.

Module Objectives:
Learning Outcomes:

Teaching Approach:

Teaching on this unit will largely be focussed around the assessed group exercises. The material will be delivered in the laboratory to demonstrate the ideas first-hand.
 

Method of Assessment:

Coursework