Abstract | A concise description of a longer paper, usually related to research. |
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Annotated bibliography | A list of the relevant literature on a given topic, with comments underneath each about its relevance to the topic, or an evaluation of the source. |
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Artefact | The final result of a creative effort in either written, oral, musical, design, artistic or other format. |
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Article | A written piece on a specific topic or topics in a specific style for a specific audience. |
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Case study / Care plan | Students analyse a case or scenario to identify problems and offer solutions, linking theory and practice. |
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Class tests | Invigilated scheduled timed assessments completed in class. |
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Critical review | Evaluates an academic text or other source, and makes an assessment of the source based on the given criteria. |
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Demonstration | Students demonstrate their skills live, often in a simulated environment or a laboratory. Can also include the demonstration of communication skills or other competencies. |
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Debate | A formal presentation arguing for or against a particular topic, usually in the form of a question |
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Discussion | An interaction between a speaker or panel and an audience. This type of assessment may be useful for group oral assessments. |
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Essay | A form of academic writing that allows students to develop arguments and ideas in a logical, coherent way. |
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Examinations | Invigilated scheduled timed assessments completed in person at a specific venue, or administered via eAssessment |
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Forum posts | Short written pieces of text about a particular topic or issue. These pieces are hosted on a discussion-based online forum, and readers (the instructor, other students) can usually respond to each post. |
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Interview | An interaction between an instructor and student or between students that may replicate particular scenarios such as workplace interviews, research interviews, or other one-on-one oral interactions. |
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Literature review | A list of the relevant literature on a given topic. Each item contains a small range of comments about its relevance to the topic, or an evaluation of the source. |
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Journal | A collection of a student’s thoughts, ideas, reflections, etc on their own learning, often using prompt questions to guide each entry. |
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Observation | Data collected from observations (practice, people, etc) is presented as a report or other written method. |
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Online quizzes | Non-invigilated scheduled timed assessments completed using online platforms such as Moodle. |
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Performance | A live performance of a creative work, usually in front of an audience. Could also be pre-recorded. |
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Placement | Students work at a real (or simulated) work environment, and may also report back on their experience |
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Portfolio | A compilation of work often accompanied by a summary of the works provided, a justification for their inclusion, and/or reflection. |
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Poster | A synthesis of the outcomes of research or learning into a self-explanatory visual presentation. |
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Presentation | A timed presentation or speech that includes relevant audio-visual materials. |
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Project | An application of theory or practice. |
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Reflective writing | Short written pieces where students can critically reflect on their own learning. They may be given prompts to guide their reflection. |
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Report | A structured piece of written work, usually divided into sections with subheadings. Reports will often be based on research that the students have undertaken themselves. |
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Role-play | Students respond to a prompt or question from the perspective of a particular role (i.e. editor, reviewer, industry representative) |
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Self-evaluation | Completion of a form, piece of prose, rubric or questionnaire to reflect on a student’s own performance, learning or product. |
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Take-home examinations | Non-invigilated scheduled timed assessments undertaken over a short period of time by students at home. |
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Teamwork | Students work together in terms to complete a task, assessment, or project. |
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Viva voce | A verbal explanation or presentation of a concept or problem to an examiner. |
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