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Student PoliciesAssignment receipt and collectionThe Faculty of Engineering and Surveying Assignment Policy requires that all assignments for on-campus courses must be submitted through the Assignment Slot, Z Block 4th Floor Enquiries Counter. Students should refer to course specifications for specific assessment details and assignment due dates. Students enrolled in on-campus and external courses must submit their assignments with a signed USQ Assignment Cover Sheet which can be downloaded using the path USQConnect > USQAdmin > Student Resources > Print Assignment Coversheets. ReferencingStudents are required to follow a consistent and recognised system of referencing for written assignments. PlagiarismThe unauthorised use of other people's words for a student's own purposes is not permitted in assignments. There are a number of strategies and methods that can be used to help avoid plagiarism. ExamsThe examination timetables are available approximately six weeks prior to the start of each exam period. Deferred assessmentStudents may be able to complete a deferred assessment when they have been unable to complete successfully a course, in accordance with course specifications, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. Supplementary assessmentStudents may be able to complete a supplementary assessment when they have been unable to successfully complete all of the course objectives within the prescribed time. Appeals procedureA student who is concerned about a grade awarded in a course should lodge a Student Enquiry - Official Results form (DOC 42 kb) with the Administration Officer (Assessment) within 14 days after the release of official results. A student who wishes to appeal a grade is required to follow the Faculty Appeals Procedure. Requests by students for remarking of scripts will not be entertained. Such requests will be treated as enquiries only. Remarking will only be undertaken at the discretion of the Dean as part of an appeal against a grade. |