Developing Academic Skills: Task to Design a Game for Avoiding Plagiarism

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO1: Describe techniques for developing academic skills

LO2: Present findings using appropriate referencing techniques

Assignment brief:

Task 1  

Design a game for students that develops strategies for avoiding plagiarism and academic misconduct  

Task 2  

Create and present a poster that explains your game. Your poster should include:

- instructions for playing the game

- an explanation of why academic integrity at University is so important  

- a summary of your reflection on the skills used to produce the game

- a list of references for the sources used  

Specific Assessment Criteria (See Page 3 for General Assessment Criteria)

First class: The presentation will be of a high standard. It will be structured in a clear and logical manner. Findings will be clearly explained and enthusiastically communicated to your audience to enable their full understanding.

Second class: The presentation will be of a good standard. It will be structured in a clear and logical manner. Findings will be clearly outlined and effectively communicated to your audience to enable their understanding.

Third class: The presentation will be of a fair standard. It will be clearly structured and findings will be communicated to your audience in a way that enables understanding.   

Fail: Students who do not meet the requirements of a third class grade will not successfully complete the assessment activity.

Additional Submission Instructions:

You are required to submit a soft copy via “Turn-it-in UK” on the module Moodle page.  The software will allow you to check your work against other material on the internet. It will also compare your work against other students work.

You will be able to upload drafts of your written work into turn-it-in as many times as you wish before the deadline.

You will not be able to overwrite the final submission after the deadline. You can only submit a single file.

Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates ability in the manipulation and transfer of subject material to demonstrate a solid understanding of the issues.

Demonstrates a sound knowledge of theory and practice for this level.  Manipulates and transfers some material to demonstrate a clear grasp of the themes, questions and issues.

Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of theory and practice for this level, with evidence of an appreciation of its significance.

Demonstrates limited knowledge of theory and practice for this level, with intermittent evidence of an appreciation of its significance.

Demonstrates weaknesses in knowledge of theory and practice for this level, with little evidence of an appreciation of its significance.

Demonstrates a lack of basic knowledge of either theory or practice for this level, with little evidence of understanding.

Generally competent writing although intermittent lapses in grammar and spelling pose obstacles for the reader.

Style limits communication and tends not to be academic.

Deficiencies in spelling and grammar makes reading difficult.

Simplistic or repetitious style impairs clarity.

Poorly written with numerous deficiencies in grammar, spelling, expression and style.