Assignment Submissions

Your assignment MUST be supported by referencing appropriate literature. Please ONLY use Harvard or Vancouver referencing. We recommend using Harvard.

Ensure your work is referenced correctly using both in-text citation and an end reference list. Ensure you check both thoroughly before submitting.

To find out how to reference correctly using one of these methods, please use the university resources below:

• The University of Sheffield Library tutorial on Harvard referencing

• The University of Sheffield Library tutorial on Vancouver referencing

• The University of Sheffield Group Work Referencing

Group Work Referencing

For an in-text citation of a colleague's contribution to a discussion, you can cite your reference as follows:

Khan (2019) discusses the use of constructivism in small group settings and suggests that it is important to establish 'ground rules' at the outset.

In the bibliography/reference list:

Username or Surname of creator, initial(s)., Year. Title of message. In: Title of host message system (required if applicable) [medium designation]. Date message was posted [Date message viewed]. Available from: URL Path: (if needed).

Khan, S, 2019. Discussion of peer-teaching session. In: Blackboard Forums [online]. 7 November [Viewed 8 November 2019]. Available from: University of Sheffield Course: MDE61001 Effective Learning and Teaching (AUTUMN 2019~20)

The word count of an assessment is the number of words you use to complete that assessment and this is detailed on the assessment page within each module space. 

You must not exceed the specified word limit for your assignments.  In the event your assignment does exceed the stated word limit, penalties will be applied based on a sliding scale. A 5% reduction of the mark awarded will be applied where the word count is exceeded by up to 10%, and a further 5% for each 10% thereafter. This will be a proportional reduction.

No penalty will be applied to any student who submits work under the word limit. 

The word count does not include your title, contents page, references, tables and appendices.

Work cannot be submitted late.   If you do not submit by the required deadline without an authorised extension in place, you will automatically receive a Refer on the grounds of non-submission.  If you require an extension please complete the Extension Request Form.

Extension details

• Extensions must be requested at least 48 hours prior to submission (only exceptional circumstances, such as emergencies will overrule this, and evidence of the emergency will be requested).

• Requesting an extension does not guarantee that one will be granted. 

• If an extension is granted this will be for one week (7 calendar days) in the first instance.

• Longer extensions can be given after discussion and the submission of evidence. The maximum extension period is two weeks (14 calendar days). 

• Some examples of situations likely and not likely to be accepted as grounds for an extension can be found here. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list.

• Work not submitted by the approved extension deadline will automatically receive a Refer on the grounds of non-submission.

It is the responsibility of students to notify the Programme Administrator (smph-pgt-admin@sheffield.ac.uk) at the earliest opportunity if there are any extenuating circumstances that might have a bearing on their attendance or performance in assessments.  Students should complete the Extenuating Circumstances Form and provide evidence with the form. 

Please refer to the central Extenuating Circumstances pages  for further guidance.

You will be contacted to resubmit if your assignment submission receives a Refer (i.e. not achieved the required pass mark of 50%).  This will include:

1.  Marker feedback.

2. Instructions on how to resubmit.

3. A deadline by when to resubmit  (You will normally be granted approximately four weeks to resubmit).

4. You will also be invited to meet with the marker to discuss the referred work to ensure you are able to make appropriate changes in time for resubmission. We strongly encourage you to attend this meeting.   

IMPORTANT - If you are required to resubmit any work you may be required to pay a fee.  Your resubmission instructions email will confirm the amount if you are liable for a reassessment fee.

Referred Work - Any work that is referred by the first marker will automatically be second marked and both markers will agree the final grade. We are also required to randomly select 10% of all work for second marking for the External Examiner.