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Ethics and Responsibility in Science (SCIE90005) // Assessment

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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Two workshop assignments due between weeks 2 (500 words, 5%) and 7 (1000-1500 words, 10%)

  • 1500-2000 words (total)
From Week 2 to Week 715%

An authorship essay paired with a student peer review task due between weeks 8 & 10

  • 1000-1500 words
From Week 8 to Week 1020%

An essay (50%) with an oral presentation on an ethics topic (5%)

  • 2500 words
End of semester55%

Attendance at, and participation in, all classes including lectures, workshops (including preparation and submission of task-sheets) and all student oral presentations

Throughout the semester10%
Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 6/8 lectures and 5/6 workshops is a hurdle requirement, and any absence (such as illness, etc.) must be supported with a valid reason, in line with University policy - proof will be requiredN/A

Last updated: 14 September 2024