Assessment
What's due, how and when.
Plagiarism
The Institute and the University take instances of plagiarism very seriously. The following is an extract from the Faculty of Arts policy on plagiarism:
- It is University policy that cheating by students in any form is not permitted and that work submitted for assessment purposes is the independent work of the student concerned (or, where joint work is permitted, of the students concerned) and written by that student in their own words. This is in keeping with the rules made by the University Council under Statute 12.2.10(1).
- Plagiarism, or copying of another's work without proper acknowledgment, is not permitted.
- Neither is it permissible to allow another person to copy your own work for the purposes of assessment.
In any case in which a student has been involved in plagiarism, this shall be reported to the Institute's Director. If the finding is proven, a zero may be returned for that task or a fail for that subject. The matter will be reported to the Faculty of Arts Office.
Coursework
Take a look at the undergrad page for a full run-down of info and issues related to coursework assessment. Some important links are provided below:
- Language Interviews and Placement Tests
- Assessment Details Posted on Notice boards
- Essay Guidelines
- Extensions
- Feedback after Correction of Assessment/Return of Assessment
- Special Consideration
- Submission of Work
Thesis Extension
Coursework
Circumstances beyond your control may sometimes make it impossible to submit work on time. As soon as this is realised, you should seek an extension. Your request for an extension should be supported by your supervisor. Please complete a thesis extension application form, accompanied by any supporting documentation (eg medical certificate), and signed/approved by your supervisor before the submission deadline.
Extensions may be granted up until 31st July (for first semester submissions) or 31st December (for second semester submissions). Extensions beyond these dates require Faculty approval.
Masters by Research
Applications for extension must be lodged at least two weeks prior to the commencement date of the extension. The maximum time allowed for a 1st Extension is three months (full-time) or six months (part-time).
Scholarship holders must make a separate application (for extension of payments) to the Scholarships Office, John Smythe Building.
An extension of candidature will attract additional fees i.e. you will be charged for any extra time you take to finish your course.
Additional information is available on the Arts website. You can also email the Arts Research office or phone 8344 5321/5235.
PhD
PhD students must apply for an extension to their candidature on a Completion Report. These reports will be posted directly to PhD students two months prior to their expected completion date. The SGR website has additional information about managing your candidature.
Thesis Submission
Coursework
Coursework theses must be submitted by the following dates:
- Semester One - second Friday in June (13 June 2008)
- Semester Two - second Friday in November (14 November 2008)
Three copies of your thesis, secured in a spring-back folder or spiral binding, must be submitted to the Postgraduate Programs Officer with a thesis cover sheet.
For important information about extensions and the required format of your thesis, please refer to the Guidelines for Thesis Submission.
Masters by Research
The Arts Faculty website has a plethora of information about thesis submission, formatting and examination. Go to the Arts website for the low-down.
PhD
PhD students must lodge an 80 word summary online 3 months before they submit their thesis.
The SGR PhD Handbook tells you everything you could ever need to know about the whole process, from Intention to Submit, through editing, formatting, binding and all the way to submission.