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Research project dissertation: Assesses understanding of the research process including experimental design, analysis and interpretation of data, as well as the understanding, evaluation and communication of in depth specialized knowledge.
Assessments are considered to be either “formative” or “summative”.
Formative assessments have a developmental purpose. Their marks do not contribute to the final degree but importantly they are designed to help students learn more effectively by giving them feedback on their performance and on how it can be improved.
Summative assessments are used to indicate the extent of a learner’s You will encounter two types of assessment during your time at University: formative and summative.
Formative assessment is there to help you develop. While it does not contribute to your final degree mark, it will help you learn more effectively - you will be provided with feedback which will help you to review and improve your performance.
Summative assessment indicates the extent of your success in meeting the assessment criteria . In the first year summative assessments count only towards progression into year 2 and to the allocation of students to their final year course choices. In the second and third year the summative assessments count towards the final degree classificationand how well you have fulfilled the learning outcomes of a particular module or programme. The marks from this type of assessment will contribute to your final degree result or towards progression decisions.
Further details relating to assessment can be found on the VLE.