Assignments need to be submitted through the Turnitin portal on the Blackboard Learn site for your HSS module unless there are specific other arrangements in place. Uploading your file to Blackboard is usually straightforward, but it may take some time depending on the size of your file and how many other students are trying to upload files simultaneously. Please note that it can take up to 10 minutes for files to upload to Blackboard, especially if it is busy, so you need to plan for this to avoid your assignment showing as received late.
Marking and feedback
All written work for credit-bearing HSS modules is second marked. All marks are provisional until they have been seen and approved or adjusted by the external examiner. The Exam Board takes place in mid-June at which point marks are finalised and released to departments. Feedback on coursework is normally available two to three weeks after it is submitted or as soon as is possible.
There is a strong correlation between students who take feedback on board and academic attainment. Please take time to look at your feedback carefully, not just the grade, and to communicate with your module lecturer if you are unclear about how you could improve.