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The following are instructions that should be placed at the front of your online exam, each distinct for their exam type – they will need to be included to ensure consistent instructions for students and to align with university policies around misconduct. Use the below options as templates, replacing the elements in bold to be specific for your exam sitting.
Timed LMS Exam Instructions
Copy the following template text for use in Timed LMS Exams.
Exam Instructions
The duration of this exam is [Exam duration] minutes.
Allow adequate time to complete this exam in one sitting before the due date and time. Late submissions will not/may not be accepted.
This is an open book/closed book/restricted open book exam. The following materials and provisions are permitted:
Insert as necessary (be specific and clear)
- e.g. Physical and digital prescribed textbook
- e.g. Microsoft Word (non-web version)
- e.g. Course websites / websites
- e.g. Any / Scientific / Non-programmable calculator
There are X questions in this exam and will be presented one at a time/all at once.
Each question is worth the same/different marks.
The examination is worth X% of the marks available in this subject. The contribution each question makes to the total examination mark is indicated in points or as a percentage.
During this exam you will/won’t be permitted to review previous questions.
***Add any additional instructions specific to your exam***
If you have technical difficulties with your exam, contact the UTS exam hotline (+61 2 9514 3222) for technical support. STAFF MEMBER NAME will be available (Specify time e.g. during the first hour of the examination time) and may also be contacted via Email / MS Teams / LMS / Zoom.
Examination Conduct
You must only attempt this exam once. Any additional attempts should only be used in the event where a serious technical issue has occurred and supporting evidence supporting this will be required.
You are not permitted to obtain assistance by improper means or ask for help from or give help to any other person.
You are not permitted to take screenshots, record the screen, copy and paste questions or answers or otherwise attempt to take any of the content of this exam out of the exam for any purpose.
You are not permitted to post any requests for clarification of exam content. Answer all questions to the best of your ability and perception of the questions’ intent, make reasonable assumptions if necessary, to answer all questions. UTS assessments never apply negative marking techniques.
Misconduct action will be taken against you if you breach university rules.
Student declaration
By attempting this exam, I acknowledge that
- I agree to be bound by the university’s rules, codes of conduct, and other policies relating to examinations
- I have read and understand the examination conduct requirements for this exam
- I am aware of the university’s rules regarding misconduct during examinations
- I am not in possession of, nor do I have access to, any unauthorised material during this examination
In attempting this examination and submitting an answer, candidates are undertaking that the work they submit is a result of their own unaided efforts and that they have not discussed the questions or possible answers with other persons during the examination period. Candidates who are found to have participated in any form of cooperation or collusion or any activity which could amount to academic misconduct in the answering of this examination will have their marks withdrawn and disciplinary action will be initiated.
Vivas or other invigilated tasks may be used to verify student achievement of learning outcomes to ensure they have completed the work on their own and to assess their knowledge of the answers they have submitted.
AI-Invigilated Exam Instructions
Copy the following template text for use in AI-Invigilated Exams.
Exam instructions
The duration of this exam is [Exam duration] minutes.
Allow adequate time to complete this exam in one sitting before the due date and time. Late submissions will not/may not be accepted.
This is an open book/closed book/restricted open book exam. The following materials and provisions are permitted:
Insert as necessary (be specific and clear)
- e.g. Physical and digital prescribed textbook
- e.g. Microsoft Word (non-web version)
- e.g. Course websites / websites: http://www.online.uts.edu.au
- e.g. Any / Scientific / Non-programmable calculator
There are X questions in this exam and will be presented one at a time/all at once.
Each question is worth the same/different marks.
The examination is worth X% of the marks available in this subject. The contribution each question makes to the total examination mark is indicated in points or as a percentage.
During this exam you will/won’t be permitted to review previous questions.
***Add any additional instructions specific to your exam***
If you have technical difficulties starting your exam, contact the UTS exam hotline (+61 2 9514 3222). Any technical issues during the exam can also be directed to ProctorU Live support within the Guardian browser, or their support line, +61 (1800) 841-822.
Examination Conduct
You are not permitted to have on your desk or on your person any unauthorised material during this examination. This includes but not limited to:
- Mobile phones (except when using for logging in, presenting digital ID or contacting IT Support)
- Smart watches and bands
- Electronic devices (including additional monitors, earphones, headphones etc)
- Headwear (hats, hoodies excluding religious headwear)
- Draft paper (unless permitted)
- Textbooks (unless specified)
- Notes (unless specified)
You are not permitted to leave your seat during the exam. Please ensure you use the toilet before the exam starts if necessary.
You will need to be in a quiet space for the duration of your exam with no interruptions.
You will need to check all your equipment to ensure that they are set up correctly.
You can only attempt this exam once.
You are not permitted to obtain assistance by improper means or ask for help from or give help to any other person.
You are not permitted to take screenshots, record the screen, copy and paste questions or answers (unless specified) or otherwise attempt to take any of the content of this exam out of the exam for any purpose.
You are not permitted to post any requests for clarification of exam content. Answer all questions to the best of your ability and perception of the questions’ intent, make reasonable assumptions if necessary, to answer all questions. UTS assessments never apply negative marking techniques.
Misconduct action will be taken against you if you breach university rules.
Student declaration
By attempting this exam, I acknowledge that
- I agree to be bound by the university’s rules, codes of conduct, and other policies relating to examinations
- I have read and understand the examination conduct requirements for this exam
- I am aware of the university’s rules regarding misconduct during examinations, as detailed in Student Rules, Section 9 — Examination of coursework subjects
- I am not in possession of, nor do I have access to, any unauthorised material during this examination
In attempting this examination and submitting an answer, candidates are undertaking that the work they submit is a result of their own unaided efforts and that they have not discussed the questions or possible answers with other persons during the examination period. Candidates who are found to have participated in any form of cooperation or collusion or any activity which could amount to academic misconduct in the answering of this examination will have their marks withdrawn and disciplinary action will be initiated.
Vivas or other invigilated tasks may be used to verify student achievement of learning outcomes to ensure they have completed the work on their own and to assess their knowledge of the answers they have submitted.
Take-Home Exam Instructions
Copy the following template text for use in Take-Home Exams. This template is also available as a downloadable word document: TEMPLATE-UTS-Take-home-Exam-Cover-Sheet (1)
Exam Instructions
SUBJECT NAME and SUBJECT NUMBER
Assessment Task X – Take Home Examination
Insert Session and year e.g. Autumn 2020
Instructions
This examination is made available online at TIME on DATE.
Your completed answer file is due at TIME on DATE and must be submitted online via the xx link Assignments folder on Blackboard/Canvas.
There are X questions. Your answer to each question attempted should commence on a new page and be appropriately numbered.
The examination is worth X% of the marks available in this subject. The contribution each question makes to the total examination mark is indicated in marks or as a percentage.
This examination is an open book examination.
This examination is expected to take approximately 2 hours [3 if an exception] of working time. You are advised to allocate your time accordingly. Your answer file may be submitted at any time before the due time. Please allow time to complete the submission process.
Please submit your file in PDF/Word etc format unless directed otherwise. Please name your file as follows:
EXAM_subject number_student number e.g. EXAM_54000_12345678
Word Limit
There is a word limit for each question. Footnotes/references are not included in the word count. The most important thing is to answer the question in a succinct manner. This means that your answer can consist of a word count less than the imposed word limit. A ten percent (10%) leeway on word counts is permitted.
Footnotes/references must be used for citation purposes only and not for the development of your arguments. A bibliography is not required for this assessment task.
Important Notice – Exam Conditions and Academic Integrity
In attempting this examination and submitting an answer file, candidates are undertaking that the work they submit is a result of their own unaided efforts and that they have not discussed the questions or possible answers with other persons during the examination period. Candidates who are found to have participated in any form of cooperation or collusion or any activity which could amount to academic misconduct in the answering of this examination will have their marks withdrawn and disciplinary action will be initiated on a complaint from the Examiner.
Exam answers must be submitted [via Turnitin or specify which other method]. Vivas or other invigilated tasks may be used to verify student achievement of learning outcomes to ensure they have completed the work on their own and to assess their knowledge of the answers they have submitted.
Students must not post any requests for clarification on the Discussion Boards on Canvas or Microsoft Teams. Any requests for clarification should be directed by email to STAFF MEMBER NAME on EMAIL ADDRESS @uts.edu.au. Where clarification is required it will be broadcast by email to all students in the exam group. STAFF MEMBER NAME will be available (Specify time e.g. during the first hour of the examination time)