Submissions and grading

This section will take you through the most common questions we get asked about the submission and grading of your assessments. One of your key resources is the Assessments page within the Study Support site. However, there are also several key policies and procedures, which you are encouraged to refer to. These are:

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As an AIB student, there are a number of tools at your disposal to refine your writing style before submitting your assessment for grading including:

  • Grammarly EDU: As part of our program, we provide access to Grammarly EDU, which offers advanced writing assistance and grammar checking. Grammarly EDU is similar to the premium version of Grammarly and can help you identify and correct grammatical errors, improve sentence structure, and enhance the overall clarity of your writing.
  • SCITE: Another tool offered at AIB is SCITE, which is designed specifically for academic writing. SCITE can assist you in organising your thoughts, developing arguments, and ensuring proper citation and referencing within your work. It provides a comprehensive platform to streamline your writing process and elevate the quality of your academic papers.
  • Academic Course Skills Advisors: At AIB, we have dedicated Academic Skills Advisors who are available to provide guidance and support in areas such as referencing, research, and writing skills. They can assist you in understanding the requirements of academic writing, offer feedback on how to improve on your current writing skills, and provide valuable insights to help you improve the overall quality of your assessments.

By utilising these resources, you can enhance your writing skills, ensure accurate referencing, and submit well-crafted assessments that meet the academic standards expected at AIB. We encourage you to take advantage of these tools and services to maximise your learning experience and achieve success in your MBA program.

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  1. How do I access the AIB Style Guide?

Generally, the assessment section of your subject is your go-to for key assessment information and submission links for each assessment in that subject. You should also head to the Assessment support pages for a comprehensive guide on how to submit each type of assessment, assessment guidelines, adhering to academic integrity practices and accessing your assessment grades.

Generally, written assessments are submitted in Microsoft Word format (.docx) but you may be asked to use PowerPoint or Excel. All AIB students receive a complementary Office 365 licence and can access these programs freely; just head to Office 365 and use your AIB login to gain access. You can use the online versions or install any of the Office applications on your computer.

Don’t forget that the AIB Style Guide explains how to produce different types of academic writing (e.g. descriptive, evaluative, analytical and critical) and includes a section on setting out your written assessments and the layout which you should follow.

Where is the submission link?

For easy access, you’ll find all submission links on the main assessment page within your subject learning material.

Important points regarding assessments:

  • All written assessments must be submitted as Word files (.docx). If you use an alternative word processor, such as Pages for Mac, please ensure you save or export your file to Word (.docx) format before submitting.
  • Students must attempt First or Interim, as applicable, and Final Capstone assessment items in order to pass the Subject. If any of the assessment items are not submitted, the final composite mark a student can receive for the Subject will be capped at 50% (irrespective of their capstone assessment mark and grade).
  • All assessments (except forum posts and quizzes) will be submitted and marked with feedback in Turnitin.
  • Please refer to the Assessment Policy and Procedure  and the Assessment guidelines for the most up to date information.

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First and foremost, let your Online Learning Facilitator (OLF) know where you are up to, as they may be able to share some tips on where to focus your attention so that you have the best chance of meeting the assessment deadline.

If you still feel you’d like to discuss the possibility of obtaining an assessment extension, please head to the Assessment Policy and Procedure for the most up-to-date information on submitting and seeking an extension. It is important to be aware that assessment extensions must be requested before the due date, and they are generally only granted for exceptional circumstances. This means that you will be required to include additional documentation to support any extension request. You’ll need to send your request, with your supporting documentation, to a member of our Student Central team as soon as you think you might need an extension.

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If you’re finding it challenging to meet your assessment deadline, please let us know as soon as possible. As always, timing is everything! The best thing is to let your Online Learning Facilitator (OLF) know where you are up to, as they may be able to share some tips on where to focus your attention so that you can meet the assessment deadline.

If you still feel you’d like to discuss the possibility of obtaining an assessment extension, please head to the Assessment Policy and Procedure for the most up-to-date information on submitting and seeking an extension. It is important to be aware that assessment extensions must be requested before the due date and are generally only granted for exceptional circumstances. It is important to be aware that we are not able to grant any assessment extensions after the due date, so don’t delay in reaching out!

To request an assessment extension, please send your request, with your supporting documentation, to a member of our Student Central team.

If you haven’t received an extension and you submit the assessment after the due date, a penalty of 10% of the maximum mark available for the assessment item will be applied for each day overdue, to a maximum of 5 calendar days from the assessment due date at which point the assignment will not be accepted.

Important points regarding assessments:

  • All written assessments must be submitted as Word files (.docx). If you use an alternative word processor, such as Pages for Mac, please ensure you save or export your file to Word (.docx) format before submitting.
  • Students must attempt First or Interim, as applicable, and Final Capstone assessment items in order to pass the Subject. If any of the assessment items are not submitted, the final composite mark a student can receive for the Subject will be capped at 50% (irrespective of their capstone assessment mark and grade).
  • All assessments (except forum posts and quizzes) will be submitted and marked with feedback in Turnitin.
  • No assessment items will be accepted after/ later than 5 calendar days after the due date.
  • Please refer to the Assessment Policy and Procedure  and the Assessment guidelines for the most up to date information

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