SCHOOL OF xx
Module Title:
Module Code:
Level 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7/ 8
Term 1 / 2 / 1 & 2
Academic Year 201x/xx
NOTE: The text provided in red is for guidance and should be
removed or deleted/inserted as appropriate. The guidance
represents the minimum required information and you should feel
free to add to this wherever you feel necessary. Optional
information to be included in the module guide as per the
Guidelines for Module Guides is included
The text in black is mandatory.
Module Leader:
Email:
Tel:
Room Number:
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Module Code and Module Title
MODULE GUIDE
Term 1/2/1&2 Insert Dates
Module Leader
Other Tutors
Name
Contact Details
Room:
Student Hours:
Name
Contact Details
Room:
Student Hours:
Timetabled Teaching
DAYS and
DATES
ACTIVITY
TIMES
ROOMS
How to access your timetable
To access your personal timetable log into UEL Direct click on the link and
save to your favourite browser, or use the link https://ueltt.uel.ac.uk/calendar/
All room numbers on our campuses follow the same pattern. Campus maps
can be found on http://www.uel.ac.uk/about/campuses/
Initials
Building name
AE
AVA
DL
CC
EB
ED
ITC
KD
LT
MLT
RB
SD
UH
US
Arthur Edwards
AVA Building
Docklands Library
Conference and Computer Centre
East Building
School of Cass Education and Communities
IT clusters - Library
Knowledge Dock
Lecture Theatre (temporary)
Main Lecture Theatre – Business School
R Building
Sports Dock
University House
University Square Stratford
WB
West Building
Campus
Stratford
Docklands
Docklands
Stratford
Docklands
Stratford
Docklands
Docklands
Stratford
Docklands
Stratford
Docklands
Stratford
University Square
Stratford
Docklands
Assessment
Assessment
Component
Deadline date and time
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Component
Deadline date and time
Assessment
Component
Deadline date and time
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INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE
To include:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
What is covered by the guide
How to keep up-to-date with module and teaching information
Expectations of the student
Use of Moodle for the module
Compulsory attendance requirements for the module
Any specific requirements related to the module e.g. laboratory
requirements
g) Factors to consider when taking this module (optional) – to include
i.
If an option module, information to assist in selecting the module
ii.
Information on pre-requisites, co-requisites, pre-cursors etc
iii.
Programmes for which the module is core
iv.
Teaching methods employed
v.
Deadlines for module registration
MODULE AIMS
To include:
The aims of the module as indicated on the module specification
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
To include:
The learning outcomes of the module as indicated on the module
specification
DISSERTATION / PROJECT MODULES
To include:
a) Process for choosing a dissertation / project topic including a list of
possible project topics
b) Process for allocation of a supervisor and how to request a change in
supervisor
c) Details of supervision entitlement including number and type of
supervision hours a student can expect to receive
d) Information on the role of the supervisor and the student’s own
responsibilities (reference to school code of practice on dissertation
supervision)
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READING AND RESOURCES LIST
To include:
a) The reading and resources list from the module specification
(optionally with comments indicating the module session to which the
resource applies, or content of the module addressed by the
resource) – this must be presented in Cite Them Right format
b) Other resources that the student might reasonably be expected to
have access to in order to support study, and associated costs
(optional)
c) If appropriate, the ways that students will access any resources
required during the course of study on the module
Additional Information for dissertation / project modules
 Guidance on research resources including useful web links
TEACHING SCHEDULE
To include:
a) Schedule of weekly sessions and topics to be taught (e.g. Week 1,
Week 2 etc)
b) Teaching and learning approaches used
c) Appropriate study resources relating to the weekly sessions
(optional)
d) Availability of resources and assistance for students with additional
needs (optional)
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES / LAB, STUDIO OR WORKSHOP
PROTOCOLS (where relevant)
To include:
a) Any specific health and safety guidance
b) Any specific lab, studio or workshop protocols
ASSESSMENT
To include:
a) Details of assessment submissions - for each component of
assessment:
i. Details of the task. When coursework questions are set, these
must be included in the Module Guide for the year (or term for
shorter modules). Guidance must also be provided on the form
of re-assessment and an indication of the date of re-assessment
ii. Weighting / contribution to module mark (as indicated on the
module specification)
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iii.
Learning outcomes assessed by the task (as indicated on the
module specification)
b) Deadline for submission of each task (including details of penalties for
failure to comply, and details of the deduction of 5% of the total marks
available for late submission within 24 hours of the deadline , see
weblink below and appendix c)
We strongly suggest that you try to submit all coursework by the deadline
set as meeting deadlines will be expected in employment. However, in our
new regulations, UEL has permitted students to be able to submit their
coursework up to 24 hours after the deadline. The deadline is published in
this module guide. Coursework which is submitted late, but within 24 hours
of the deadline, will be assessed but subjected to a fixed penalty of 5% of
the total marks available (as opposed to marks obtained). Please note that
we will accept your first submission only, if you then improve your work
and submit it again within 24 hours of the deadline, your second submission
won’t be marked. Refer to appendix c for further information.
c) Assessment criteria for each task
d) Guidance on referencing
As a student you will be taught how to write correctly referenced essays
using UEL's standard Harvard referencing system from Cite Them Right .
Cite them Right is the standard Harvard referencing style at UEL for all
Schools apart from the School of Psychology which uses the APA system.
This book will teach you all you need to know about Harvard referencing,
plagiarism and collusion. The electronic version of “Cite Them Right: the
essential referencing guide” 9th edition, can be accessed whilst on or off
campus, via UEL Direct. The book can only be read online and no part of it
can be printed nor downloaded.
Further information is available at
Harvard referencing
http://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/support/harvard/
Academic Integrity
http://www.uel.ac.uk/aple/academic/
e) Details of submission procedures - to include
i. Conventions for presentation and submission
ii. Penalties for failure to comply with word counts
iii. Submission / hand-in procedures
iv. Any requirements for attaching marking / feedback sheet
v. Submission to Turnitin and Turnitin reporting. The following text
should be inserted where relevant:
“Notice is hereby given that all submissions for component
[insert name(s) of component(s)] of this Module must be
submitted to Turnitin.” If you fail to submit component [insert
name(s) of component(s)], to Turnitin, in accordance with the
guidance provided on the Virtual Learning Environment
(Moodle), a mark of 0 will be awarded for the component.”
f) Feedback and return of work – to include
i. Processes for return of work, including exam scripts e.g. in class/
electronically
ii. How students will receive feedback and timing of this
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iii.
Arrangements for provision of generic feedback on coursework
and/or exams, as relevant
iv. Arrangements for provision of individualised feedback on
coursework and/or exams, as relevant. Please clarify that whilst
feedback will be given on draft/formative work, it shouldn’t be
assumed that every aspect will be identified.
g) Reassessment information i.e. when reassessment will take place and
how reassessment tasks will be made available to students
Additional Information for dissertation / project modules
a) Information on planning a dissertation / project
b) Information on research ethics (see link below)
http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/policies/forms/ (scroll to handbooks)
c) Guidelines on presentation of dissertation / project
STUDENT FEEDBACK
To include:
a) Feedback from students who have previously taken the module
Student Comment
Action Taken
b) Opportunities for student feedback on the module including end of
module survey, and any mid-module feedback where relevant.
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APPENDIX A: MODULE SPECIFICATION
INSERT MODULE SPECIFICATION AS APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL
QUALITY STANDING COMMITTEE
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APPENDIX B: RELEVANT KEY FORMS
To include for example
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
project proposal form
project supervisor allocation form
ethics form
record of supervision form
health and safety form
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APPENDIX C:
SUBMISSION OF LATE COURSEWORK AND THE 5% DEDUCTION RULE–
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS
Q:
A:
Can I give my coursework in late?
We strongly suggest that you try to submit any coursework by the
deadline set as hitting deadlines is a good habit to have, and will be
expected once you graduate. However, in our new regulations, UEL
has permitted its students to be able to submit their coursework up to 24
hours after the deadline.
Q;
A:
How will I know what the deadline is?
The deadline would be published in your module guide.
Q:
A:
How will my module leader know that my work is late?
As this rule only applies to coursework, there will be a record of the
submission whether or not your coursework is handed in via MOODLE,
or a helpdesk.
Q:
A:
What will happen if I give my coursework in late?
The marker will know whether or not the work has been handed in late.
If it is submitted after the deadline, but within 24 hours of it, then the
marker will automatically deduct 5% of the available marks. So, if
marked out of 100, 5 marks will be deducted. If marked out of 50, 2.5
marks will be deducted.
Q:
A:
How will I know that I have had marks deducted for late submission?
When you receive your feedback, the sheet will be marked so you can
see your original mark, and the mark with the deduction.
Q:
A:
What happens if my work is submitted more than 24 hours late?
Your work will receive a mark of zero. However, if it is submitted after
24 hours but before seven days late, and there is a genuine reason why
this has happened, then you can apply for extenuating circumstances.
If these are approved, then you will receive the mark for your work. You
cannot claim extenuating circumstances if you intend to submit within 24
hours.
Q:
A:
Does this rule apply to other forms of assessment?
This rule only applies to coursework. It does not apply to examinations,
presentations, performances, practicals or viva voce examinations. If
you miss these for a genuine reason, then you will need to apply for
extenuating circumstances, or accept that you will receive a zero mark.
Q:
Can I submit on time, and then improve my work and submit it again
within 24 hours?
No, we will accept your first submission only. Your second submission
won’t be marked.
A:
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