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Contents
About this student handbook………………………………………………………………………………………
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Section 1: Getting started……………………………………………………………………………………………
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1.1 How to log in.............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Starting the course..................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 2: How we can help…………………………………………………………………………………………
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2.1 Student support.......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Tutor support.............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 IT support .................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Counselling service ................................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Library services ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.6 Kaplan University Writing Centre............................................................................................................... 7
Section 3: Type of degree and credits……………………………………………………………………………..
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3.1 Progression ............................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Maximum allowed periods of study........................................................................................................... 8
3.3 A typical study schedule ............................................................................................................................ 9
3.4 Module completion .................................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Course materials ....................................................................................................................................... 10
3.6 Work based learning ................................................................................................................................. 10
3.7 Your fellow students and student representation ...................................................................................... 12
Section 4: How your work is assessed ……………………………………………………………………………
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4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Discussion contributions ............................................................................................................................ 13
4.3 Regular assignments ................................................................................................................................. 14
4.4 The End of Module Project........................................................................................................................14
4.5 The Journal Report .................................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Failing a module ........................................................................................................................................ 14
4.7 Final award and graduation........................................................................................................................ 15
Section 5: Your route to success …………………………………………………………………………………..
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5.1 Managing your time ................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Effective reading ........................................................................................................................................ 17
5.3 Written work .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Section 6: Your responsibilities ……………………………………………………………………………………
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6.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2 Attendance policy ..................................................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Deadlines, late submissions and extenuating circumstances ................................................................... 23
6.4 Academic honesty ..................................................................................................................................... 24
6.5 Payment of tuition fees ............................................................................................................................. 25
6.6 Course cancellation .................................................................................................................................. 25
Section 7: Our responsibilities………………………………………………………………………………………
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7.1 Service levels ............................................................................................................................................ 26
7.2 Honesty and integrity ................................................................................................................................. 26
7.3 Privacy policy ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Section 8: What happens if things change? ……………………………………………………………………..
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8.1 Computer breakdown ................................................................................................................................ 28
8.2 Changing circumstances ........................................................................................................................... 28
8.3 Academic appeals ..................................................................................................................................... 28
8.4 Student comments, concerns and complaints ........................................................................................... 29
Section 9: Health, safety and disability …………………………………………………………………………...
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9.1 Advice when working with vdus ................................................................................................................ 30
9.2 Students with a disability ........................................................................................................................... 32