Assessment Guidelines

Tests/Assignments

Test 1

Test 2

Presentation Assignment

Written assignments formatting requirements

Font: Times New Roman

Font Size: 12

Spacing: 1.5 spacing (unless otherwise indicated).

Format: All assignments should have a cover page with the following information:

• 1. University Logo

  2. Name of University

  3. School or Department

  4. Title of Assignment

  5. Name of student and SIN number

  6. Date

  7. Instructor’s Name

All elements on the cover page should be centred. Do not use fancy fonts or font sizes smaller and/or larger than the one given. Please ensure that you follow these instructions.

Referencing Style and Format for Assignments

For this course and all related assignments, we’ll use the American Psychological Association (APA) Style. If you choose to use any other style recommended by your department, be consistent. Do not mix the styles/formats.

Plagiarism

Acknowledge all your references. Any ideas or work that belong to others must be credited in your writing. There are serious consequences for plagiarism ranging from failure to expulsion.

In addition to the above, the grading rubric for all written assignments and all oral presentations can be downloaded from this website. 

Oral Presentations requirements/guidelines

1. Presentations should be coherent and follow the thesis statement and move to the topic sentences, which  should  be supported by details. 

2. The number of topic sentences depends on the argument and task guidelines given. Topic Sentences must be supported with citations, facts, examples and other relevant details. The transition between topic sentences (and their details) must be logical.

3. Maximum Time Allowed: 5 minutes per group (due to the large class sizes). Each group member is required to make a presentation within the five minutes allocated to the group. 

NB: A zero will be automatically awarded to absent class members. In addition, a zero will be automatically awarded to class members who are present and do not participate in a group presentation.

4. Use of Technology: Presenters are encouraged to use PowerPoint or any useful form of technology. However, the equipment should be in place before the class begins. The setting up of equipment during class will not be allowed. You should ensure that you have a backup power supply in case of a power cut. 

5. If a class member is assigned to a group, they may not change membership unless the lecturer approves.

6. For further information or queries, please send an email.