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Specifically:Case Studies, Assignments, Presentations, and Projects will be used to ascertain the extentto which you are able to:• locate, obtain, organise and analyse information• identify and solve problems• exercise judgement• present, discuss and defend views effectively• select and assign priorities within restricted resources to meet deadlines• demonstrate mastery of practical tasks• integrate specific knowledge of the disciplines contributing to information technology• research new topics, evaluate alternative methodologies, and design novel solutions.Group Assignments and Presentations will be used to assess the extent to which you areable to:• transfer and receive information effectively• present and defend views through formal and informal, written and oral presentation• demonstrate the interpersonal abilities needed for a career which requires cooperation andparticipation in group decision making.Assessment SchedulePlease refer to your Course Outline for the Assessment Schedule for each of your Courses.The Schedule will detail the assessment type (test, assignment, presentation, etc), the topicbeing assessed, due dates, and if appropriate the weighting. Any other conditions will alsobe noted as they apply to the assessments for that course.Format Of AssessmentsAll assignments must meet the following requirements• Word processed• Printed in black (unless otherwise specified) on A4 paper• Have an Assignment Cover Sheet attached.Guidelines For Assignment WritingWhen an assignment is referred to as a group assignment this means each group in theclass hands in one assignment.When an assignment is referred to as an individual assignment this means you, and eachstudent in the class, hands in the assignment USING YOUR OWN WORDS.An individual assignment does NOT stop you from forming yourselves into groups in order toshare ideas.Assessment Cover SheetsA Student Assessment Cover Sheet must be attached to all assessments handed/posted in.If you’re on campus you can find this form on the Student Intranet:1. Click on Forms and Documents > Assessment Forms2. Click on Student Assignment Cover Sheet – ASF0073. Print off the form.If you are not on campus you can access them on the WelTec website:a. Go to the WelTec website: www.weltec.ac.nz/PH/Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 HV4490 Programme Handbook February 2013Overview and Programme Specific Information Page 15