Faculty of Creative Arts, Humanities and EducationDepartment of English, Linguistics and Communication

Postgraduate Taught Programmes 2010/11Electronic Coursework Submission Handbook

MA TranslationMA English Language

MA Language Teaching

Introduction

Students on the MA Translation, MA English Language, or the MA Language Teaching must submit electronic coursework via the myUWE student portal. This handbook details the instructions and guidance for electronic submission of coursework via the myUWE student portal.

To begin with, you need to make sure that you have received your UWE Student ID Letter. This welcome letter contains your initial User ID and Password. You will need this to log on to a number of IT services, including the University portal myUWE and voting in the Students' Union elections.

If you have not received this letter, please contact the Postgraduate Taught Programmes’ Administration to request it at HLSSPostgraduate@uwe.ac.uk.

If you face problems when logging in, or any other IT problems, please contact the ITS Support Centre:

Email Its.helpdesk@uwe.ac.uk

In person

Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 16:50 hrsFriday 09:00 - 16:20 hrs

room 1E07 on the Frenchay Campus

External Telephone Number

All day, every day including Bank Holidays and University Closure days, except for 8.00am to 8.30am ( 30 Minutes) each weekday.

0117 328 3612

Internal Telephone Extension

All day, every day including Bank Holidays and University Closure days, except for 8.00am to 8.30am ( 30 Minutes) each weekday.

123 or 83612

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Table of Contents

myUWE Student Portal..........................................................................................................3

Introduction...........................................................................................................................3

How do I access myUWE.....................................................................................................3

Support/ Getting Started Guidance.......................................................................................3

Additional Guidance..............................................................................................................3

Navigating the myUWE Student Portal-the Tabs..................................................................4

Submitting Electronic Coursework via myUWE....................................................................5

Specific Electronic Coursework Instructions....................................................................10

Acceptable Document Formats for Electronic Coursework.................................................10

Module Name Abbreviations...............................................................................................11

Assignment Cover Sheet.....................................................................................................13

Assignment Cover Sheet Form...........................................................................................14

Sample Assignment............................................................................................................15

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myUWE Student Portal

Introduction

The myUWE student portal is the University's web portal where you go to register online (provisional registration only for postgraduate taught students during 2010/11). It is also the door to Blackboard, UWE Live Mail, your academic records, provisional coursework marks, and maintenance pages for your contact information:https://my.uwe.ac.uk/uPortal/render.userLayoutRootNode.uP

The myUWE portal delivers a single point of entry to a full range of University services online. These include access to information such as academic records and personal details for students, and photosets for teaching activities for many staff. The portal initiative is a significant one for the University and we are committed to developing myUWE with new features.

myUWE is built on the uPortal open source framework. For further information about developments to myUWE, take a look at Completed developments.

How do I access myUWEFrom inside UWE, either follow the link on the UWE intranet page, or type the word 'my' in the address field in your web browser.From outside UWE, either follow the 'Log in' link on the UWE home page and then select the 'myUWE' option, or type https://my.uwe.ac.uk into the address field in your web browser.

Support/ Getting Started Guidance

You can contact the myUWE Support at : http://info.uwe.ac.uk/myuwe/contactform.asp; The myUWE Guidance, Getting Started’

pages:http://info.uwe.ac.uk/myuwe/guidance/gettingStarted/default.asp The myUWE Guidance: http://info.uwe.ac.uk/myuwe/guidance/default.asp

Additional Guidance

Legal Issues : By logging into myUWE, you agree to a range of regulations. Announcements : Allows certain staff to communicate information to students. Bookmarks : You can save your favourite URLs in myUWE. News : This channel allows access to RSS news feeds. Zip files : How to use Zip files, what software you need, and how to download it. Technical test : Check to see if your computer is set up for myUWE. Looking for marks and results? : Information on what myUWE does and does not provide.

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Navigating the myUWE Student Portal-the Tabs

When you log into your myUWE portal, you will notice a series of Tabs at the top as the following screen shot shows:

You can find additional tabs if you scroll down the screen, but they are not connected with the submission of electronic coursework. As you can see from the above screen shot, each of these tabs will have subtabs. Please click on them to view all of your records etc.

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Submitting Electronic Coursework via myUWE

In order to submit your coursework electronically or ‘upload’ it via your myUWE portal, please follow the steps listed below:

1 Go to your myUWE portal (https://my.uwe.ac.uk/uPortal/render.userLayoutRootNode.uP), and enter your User ID and password in order to log in:

2 Once you have logged into your myUWE portal, you will arrive at the below screen, click on the ‘Courses’ tab:

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3 For students registered on Distance Learning Programmes, clicking on the Courses tab, brings up the below screen - click on the tab called ‘Coursework’:

* For students registered on standard programmes, clicking on the Courses tab, brings up the below screen - click on the last subtab called ‘Coursework’:

For students registered on standard programmes, clicking on the on the ‘Coursework’ subtab will bring up this screen:

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4 For students registered on Distance Learning Programmes, clicking on the ‘Coursework’ tab will bring up this screen, which will show if the student has any coursework to upload. If the student does not have any coursework to upload, the below screen, will say ‘you do not have any coursework to submit’:

This link lists the guidance notes on uploading coursework, Online Coursework Submission (http://info.uwe.ac.uk/myuwe/guidance/courses/courseSubmission.asp)

5 If you do have coursework to submit showing in the ‘Coursework’ tab, you will be able to see a table displaying Coursework items that are available to you, i.e. you will see the button called ‘Coursework Items’ for any coursework that you must upload for submission.

The below screen shows is a sample of the screen you could have on your record. Click on the ‘upload coursework’ button and follow the instructions:

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6 Once you have clicked on the ‘upload Coursework’ button, the following prompts will appear:

1. Student number verificationOnce you have selected the ‘Upload Coursework’ button, you will see a message reminding you to identify your work correctly by including your UWE student number in the top right-hand corner of your work. The reminder will include your student number.From here you may cancel by selecting ‘return to Coursework Items’ or carry on by selecting ‘Continue to Upload’. Please note that if you continue to the Coursework Submission page, your activities will be tracked from this point on and may be displayed to University staff. This is necessary for us to be able to confirm your upload attempt in the event of problems with your upload.

2. Coursework SubmissionIf you continue, you will see the ‘Coursework Submission’ page with a table displaying the following information about the coursework item:Title: the name of the coursework item to be uploaded. Description: a brief description of the work to be uploaded. This can also take the form of a set of instructions for the submission of work (e.g. please include photos with work). Module: the code of the module that the coursework is for: Submission Deadline: the deadline by which the coursework must be submitted. Release date: the date from which you are able to upload the coursework online. Closure date: the last date that this coursework item will be displayed in myUWE. Please note this is not the Submission Deadline.

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You will be able to navigate to the file for submission by using the ‘Browse’ button and once located, upload the file by selecting the ‘Submit’ button.Please note that by submitting coursework online you are giving your personal certification that the content of the coursework is your own work.After successful submission a screen confirming receipt for the submission of the work item will be displayed

Please print this screen. You will also be sent an email to confirm successful submission-please keep this receipt for your records.Note: you will be able to upload your coursework more than once before 14:00 on the deadline date; however, only the final submission will be downloaded.

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All assessed Course-Work must be anonymised and should therefore, not be sent to the module tutor.

You must submit your work by the relevant submission date at 14:00. All electronically submitted coursework must be submitted via the myUWE Student Portal, by the relevant submission date at 14:00.

UWE Students are required to read the Academic Regulations http://acreg.uwe.ac.uk/ and be aware of all the assessment requirements. If you encounter difficulties in meeting your deadlines, please contact the student advisers http://uwe.ac.uk/studentservices/ .

You must complete a Cover-Sheet (a copy can be found at the end of this document) and insert it as the first page of your assignment document i.e. the cover sheet and your assignment must be submitted as one document (unless you are submitting a database). Your assignment will be rejected if you send the cover as a separate document.

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Specific Electronic Coursework Instructions

The following steps must to be followed in order for your coursework to be processed as efficiently as possible. Failure to do so will seriously affect acceptance of your Assignments/Coursework, and could result in your coursework being rejected.

Acceptable Document Formats for Electronic Coursework

The only acceptable Format for your assignment document will be MS Word 2007 with the file extension ‘.docx’. However, if you do not yet possess Office 2007 (MS Word 2007), you can send your files with the extension of ‘.doc’.

You must identify your work correctly by including your UWE student number in the top right-hand corner of your work.

The File name of your MS Word Assignment Document

The File Name of your MS Word Assignment Document should include:Your student ID number The Module Name AbbreviationCoursework Number

Therefore, the Format should be as follows

Student ID Number-Module Abbreviation Coursework number.doc

Example: 12345678-TF1.doc for the first item of coursework for French core translation for example, and 12345678-TF2.doc for the second item of coursework for French core translation and so forth.

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Module Name Abbreviations

Module Abbreviations for MA Translation:

Module Code Module Name Module Name Abbreviation

UPNQCR-15-M Introduction to Critique ICUPLQCT-15-M Critique of Translation - Arabic CAUPLQCN-15-M Critique of Translation - French CFUPLQCP-15-M Critique of Translation - German CGUPLQCQ-15-M Critique of Translation - Spanish CSUPLQDF-15-M Critique of Translation - Italian CIUPLQCS-30-M Core Translation - Arabic TAUPLQCD-30-M Core Translation - French TFUPLQCF-30-M Core Translation - German TGUPLQCH-30-M Core Translation - Spanish TSUPLQDE-30-M Core Translation - Italian TIUPNQCK-30-M Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) CATUPNQCL-20-M Corpus Based Specialized Translation Project

(CBSTP)CBSTP

UPNQC9-30-M Text Linguistics TLUPNQC8-30-M Theories of Translation THUPLQD8-30-M German/English Translation in a Social Context GETSUPLQDX-30-M The Translator Entrepreneur TENTUPNQC7-30-M Humour and Its Translation HMUPNQCB-60-M Dissertation DISS

Module Name Abbreviations for MA English Language:

Module Code Module Name Module Name Abbreviation

UPLQDB-30-M The Structure of English SEUPNQC9-30-M Text Linguistics TLUPNQDA-30-M Second Language Acquisition: Theories and

MethodsSL

UPNQCM-30-M Research Methods in Linguistics RMUPNQD9-60-M The Dissertation EDISS

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Module Name Abbreviations for MA Language Teaching:

Module Code Module Name Module Name Abbreviation

UPLQDT-30-M Language Description LDUPLQDS-15-M Intercultural Communication and Language

TeachingICLT

UPNQCM-30-M Research Methods in Linguistics RMUPLQDR-15-M Language Teaching Methodologies LTMUPUQTJ-15-M Language and Communication Project LCPUPNQDA-30-M Second Language Acquisition SLUPLQDW-15-M Technology Enhanced Language Teaching TELTUPLQDM-60-M MA Language Teaching Dissertation MALTD

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Assignment Cover Sheet

The form for this Cover sheet will be available at the end of this document.

Please note the following:

You must copy and paste this Cover Sheet into your MS Word Document as the first page, and then complete it before submitting the entire assignment – this has to be saved and sent as one MS Word Document in the above mentioned format. i.e. the cover sheet and your assignment must be submitted as one document (unless you are submitting a database).

Your assignment will be rejected if you send the cover as a separate document from your assignment.

You must identify your work correctly by including your UWE student number in the top right-hand corner of your work.

A Footer must be included in your assignment on every page:

Please include the below mentioned information in your footer, using the following format:

[Module code] [Module title], [page x of x] for example: UPXXXX-30-M Spanish Core Translation, page 1 of 10.

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Assignment Cover Sheet Form

UWE Student ID Number

Department of English, Linguistics and Communication

Postgraduate Taught Distance Learning Assignment Cover Sheet

Mark* *This mark is provisional and subject to moderation and approval by the relevant examining board

Modular Programme – Assignment Cover Sheet

Please complete the form below (in CAPITAL LETTERS) and include it with your assignment when submitting it electronically via the Student Portal (myuwe). If you face difficulties or have any queries with regards to submitting your coursework please contact the Postgraduate Taught Programmes Office at MATCW@uwe.ac.uk.

Do not put your name on the assignment.Student number (or numbers for group work)Title of your awardName of moduleModule CodeAssignment titleHand-in date

You will still have to submit your coursework via the Student Portal (myUWE).

In submitting this form with your work you make the following declaration:*I/we declare that the coursework submitted is *my/our own work and has not (either in whole or in part) been submitted towards the award of any other qualification at UWE or elsewhere. *I/we have attributed/referenced all sources of information used during the completion of *my/our assignment, and *I/we are aware that failure to do so constitutes an assessment offence.

Dated: Marker’s comments (feedback):

Individual assignments should be completed by students working alone. Students submitting individual assignments that have been written with other students are committing an assessment offence.

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Sample Assignment

UWE Student ID Number

Department of English, Linguistics and Communication

Postgraduate Taught Distance Learning Assignment Cover Sheet

Mark* *This mark is provisional and subject to moderation and approval by the relevant examining board

Modular Programme – Assignment Cover SheetPlease complete the form below (in CAPITAL LETTERS) and include it with your assignment when submitting it electronically via the Student Portal (myuwe). If you face difficulties or have any queries with regards to submitting your coursework please contact the Postgraduate Taught Programmes Office at MATCW@uwe.ac.uk.

Do not put your name on the assignment.Student number (or numbers for group work)

12345678

Title of your award MA xxxName of module xxxxxxxxxxModule Code xxxxxx-30-MAssignment title xxxxxxxxxHand-in date e.g. 10 January 2010

You will still have to submit your coursework via the Student Portal (myUWE).

In submitting this form with your work you make the following declaration:*I/we declare that the coursework submitted is *my/our own work and has not (either in whole or in part) been submitted towards the award of any other qualification at UWE or elsewhere. *I/we have attributed/referenced all sources of information used during the completion of *my/our assignment, and *I/we are aware that failure to do so constitutes an assessment offence.

Dated: Marker’s comments (feedback):

Individual assignments should be completed by students working alone. Students submitting individual assignments that have been written with other students are committing an assessment offence.

[Module code] [Module title], [page x of x] for example: UPXXXX-30-M Spanish Core Translation, page x of x .

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UWE Student ID Number

Student’s assignment.

XxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Module code] [Module title], [page x of x] for example: UPXXXX-30-M Spanish Core Translation, page x of x .

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