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Extension on coursework and resits
Basically, I had one piece of coursework due in tomorrow and two for next friday, however, I've been granted an extension of one week on all three of them on medical grounds... meaning my tomorrow's one is in for next week, and the other two are due a week later.
I was advised by my year tutor to hand in a "special situations" form, which if accepted, will mean that if I need to, I can resit them as a first sitting where results would be uncapped.
What I'm wondering is, I vaguely heard that any pieces of work I have received an extension on, I wouldn't be able to resit as a first sit, is that correct?
I understand all universities have their own policies and do work differently, but just wanted to know what the normal practice is when it comes to extensions and resits.
It's just because I can most likely try and complete two courseworks for next friday (meaning one of them will be handed in on time, extension on it no longer being needed), and I'm just wondering whether its worth handing it in on time if it means I may later be allowed an uncapped resit on it if I do need it.
I was advised by my year tutor to hand in a "special situations" form, which if accepted, will mean that if I need to, I can resit them as a first sitting where results would be uncapped.
What I'm wondering is, I vaguely heard that any pieces of work I have received an extension on, I wouldn't be able to resit as a first sit, is that correct?
I understand all universities have their own policies and do work differently, but just wanted to know what the normal practice is when it comes to extensions and resits.
It's just because I can most likely try and complete two courseworks for next friday (meaning one of them will be handed in on time, extension on it no longer being needed), and I'm just wondering whether its worth handing it in on time if it means I may later be allowed an uncapped resit on it if I do need it.
Reply 1
There is no normal practice. You have to read the regulations for your own degree programme.
Reply 2
anyone knows any tips for an extension for coursework? i haven't got any particular reason, i just wont be able to do it on time !!
Reply 3
IN that case, I would venture to suggest that you'll get nowhere... they might be willing to be more lenient in first year, I don't know. But the general rule is that extensions are not granted on ANY basis (at both NUS and Nottingham, where I have studied), in the absence of something really really extreme... you get so much notice of the question that, generally, ther is no excuse.
Just take the 5% per day (or whatever) hit
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Just take the 5% per day (or whatever) hit
.Reply 4
rodman
anyone knows any tips for an extension for coursework? i haven't got any particular reason, i just wont be able to do it on time !!
Nothing really other intentionally injuring yourself and breaking both arms, pretty extreme and probably better to hand it in late and lose a few marks.
Reply 5
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rodman
anyone knows any tips for an extension for coursework? i haven't got any particular reason, i just wont be able to do it on time !!
Start earlier. Use your time better.
Reply 6
Thing is last minute excuses carry little weight. I mean if you were complaining of illness right from September or even January, they might believe you but if the illness begins are the deadline looms your in a bit of bother.
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