Assessment Brief Guidance 2024-25
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Module: IFY Biology
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Assessment Type: Illustrative Portfolio
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Submission instructions:
The portfolio assessment brief should be uploaded via the Turnitin submission link on VLE module page. Further information is available on the VLE assessment page. Late submissions will be penalised. (See Assessment Regulations on the VLEhere). If you believe that you have any mitigating circumstances affecting your ability to submit your work by the deadline, please complete a mitigating circumstances form.
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Feedback information:
Feedback will be available approximately 10 working days after submission (This may be extended to allow time for public holidays). The expected release date will be posted on the VLE in the My Assessment folder area.
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Assessment task, weighting and wordcount:
Illustrative portfolios: Must contain any 3 human physiological systems such as Muscular, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine, Digestive, Nervous and Urinary systems, 1950 words (Each system is 650 words, does not include reference list or figures legends) +/- 10%
40% weighting
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Unit Learning Outcomes Assessed:
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to …
LO5) Describe the organization, anatomical features, and physiological function of the following body systems (digestive, nervous, neuromuscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, immune, reproductive, and endocrine)
LO6) Summarise knowledge of material and an understanding of a range of biological concepts and principles at a variety of levels (from sub-cellular to whole organisms)
LO7) Communicate biological information and principles in an appropriate manner, employing skills of written, oral, and visual communication, numerical analysis, and information technology.
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Assessment details and instructions:
This is your final summative assessment for this module, preparing a 1950-word portfolio (does not include reference list or figures legends). The portfolio must contain an introduction to the systems, the anatomy and physiology of the system with clear explanations and illustrations. The students must use reliable sources for the contents and figures used. You are allowed to use self-illustrated figures in your portfolio. For each system you must include at least 3 references (this can include the core textbooks that are provided below). During this process you will practice key academic skills including, searching for, and reading academic sources and academic writing as well as developing your digital literacy.
You will follow the instructions to focus on any of the 3 systems which are provided to you and work independently. You will apply all the knowledge and skills you will be taught in class to generate your individual work. The portfolio is an individual assessment.
You will be required to submit a draft (at least 1 system) of the portfolio in week 23, on which you will receive feedback. Your final submission is due in Assessment period.
General formatting guidance:
• Your portfolio will have a page title informing the reader what the portfolio is about.
• Your portfolio content will be a mixture of texts, images, and tables, the size requirement of portfolio will be A3.
• Your student ID must be included in the footer. Student name must not be included anywhere in the portfolio.
• You will have 3 systems – each is 650 (+/- 10%) words.
• You are required doing in text citations
• A reference list is required correctly formatted in Harvard style.
https://library.leeds.ac.uk/referencing-examples/9/leeds-harvard
• Text font should be Arial, 1 spaced and 11 pt.
Assessment Support:
Each week the assessment workshops will take you through how to do a portfolio, step by step. You can find resources from the assessment workshops in the “Assessment Workshop” folder in the “My Assessments” tab on the module page of the VLE. Please ensure that you attend all the assessment workshops, and complete all activities provided by your tutor, and take notes from lectures. You will have the opportunity to submit a draft portfolio which will include any 1 of the system that you will be submitting for the final portfolio. The draft must be a completed work following all the formats and your tutor will be providing you with feedback within 10 working days. You will find your AES materials invaluable in supporting you in this module.
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity:
The work submitted must be your own. Ensure that you have completed and signed a cover sheet declaring that the work is yours. All submissions are checked for originality by Turnitin. Any suspected of academic misconduct will lead to referral to the Academic Misconduct Panel.