We have put together tips on how to prepare for digital assessments and submissions to help you achieve less stress success this semester.
Submitting assessments online
Make sure you read the submission instructions and guidance provided to you carefully and note details like the submission portal and when it will be available to use.
Wherever possible, we recommend leaving a minimum of 30 minutes for uploading assessments to allow time for any issues.
If you have any technical issues uploading files or during your assessment
Take screenshots or photos of the error notices on your screen. Make sure they clearly show the time, internet provider and date. Submit the evidence as soon as you can via a Special Consideration request to your School.
Recommended web browser
Chrome Browser is recommended. Edge and Firefox are also supported but we do not recommend Safari. Check out this guide for further tips to help you prepare for online assessments together with this FAQ guidance about eAssignments.
Timed assessments
Please note – you cannot be granted a deadline extension for a timed assessment. Late penalties (as applied on coursework) are not available if you fail to submit by the deadline: you will receive a mark of zero, just as you would if you failed to attend an exam.
Unauthorised online help
External companies may approach you online, offering essay writing or other academic skills services under the guise of providing proof-reading, note-taking, or ‘homework help’ services. Do not be tempted to take up such services or seek unauthorised help as this may be treated as cheating or external assistance.
The Turnitin Authorship tool – used by the University – helps to identify work written by someone else and significant penalties have been applied in these cases.
Academic support
There is plenty of legitimate support that you can access through the University. This includes the Academic Skills Service who offer a whole host of resources to help you study smart online available on the getting smart with online academic integrity website page as well as the following resources:
- Book a 1:1 online appointment for support with citing, referencing and academic integrity
- Drop-in to a 1:1 session on Highfield Campus if you want to discuss good academic practice and why it’s important
- Cite Them Right – an essential online referencing resource to help you reference just about any source and understand how to avoid plagiarism. You can access Cite Them Right by visiting the University website and selecting ‘Cite Them Right Online’ on the right of the webpage.
Campus visits
The Academic Skills Service together with the Student Wellbeing Team will also be visiting various sites to support you ahead of the assessment period:
- Winchester School of Art: Tuesday 3 May, 13:00–16:00
- Hartley Library: Wednesday 4 May, 11:00–14:00
- National Oceanography Centre: Thursday 5 May, 13:00–16:00
Catch up on SUSSED less stress success updates you might have missed.
Keep an eye on SUSSED for regular updates on academic and wellbeing support this semester.
