What excuses for lateness of submission will not be accepted?
This list is by no means exhaustive but gives examples of problems that can be avoided if you plan and think ahead instead of leaving written assignments to the last minute: My computer crashed. My file wouldnt print The disc is corrupted. My lab partner had the results I had to move on the weekend..” I couldnt find the references in the library I had to work on the weekend I had a cold last week. I had to play football on the weekend.. We do recognize, however, that real computer problems may occur. Here are some suggestions to minimize the impact of these: Make back-ups of your work in progress on floppy discs or on your hard drive. Keep printed copies of your work in progress. These can be used to prove that you are experiencing genuine technical problems. The following is an extract from the Academic Board Resolution: Assessment and examination of Coursework (Part 5 Special Consideration due to Illness or misadventure (http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/ab/policies/Assess_Exam_Coursework.pd
