There are a few significant changes from the previous version of this policy. These are:
a) New policy template has been used so the layout has slightly changed and wordings updated.
b) The wording in some sections has been reviewed and updated to make the information clearer.
c) Added text to the iCMA definition to include information that iCMAs are also used to submit quizzes and remote exams that are not interactive or computer-marked.
d) Reworded the Academic Conduct section 2.2 using wording from the revised policy.
e) Some text in 3.1 was guidance than policy so has been removed.
f) eTMA system is now called the online TMA/EMA service so this has been updated.
g) The text in section 3.1.4 has been reviewed and amended to make the information clearer.
h) Section 3.1.6 has been amended to change the layout to make the information clearer.
i) Section 3.1.6 has been divided into two sections to separate late submission and non-submission of TMAs into two different paragraphs.
j) Added text in section 3.1.6 to reiterate that students should contact their tutor as soon as possible if their TMA has been submitted late for further advice and support.
k) Sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 added to clearly reiterate the two-stage submission process for iCMAs and extension of an iCMA.
l) Glossary terms have been reviewed to ensure they are up to date and to make the terms simpler and easy to understand.
