Professional Orientation (Health) (11400.1)

Required texts

Recommended readings for this unit are available via the UCLearn (Canvas) site by direct link (Reading Lists). There are no prescribed textbooks for this unit.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Any assessment item submitted WITHOUT the specified information on the first page will be returned to the student and not marked until this requirement is met. Late penalties will be applied (see below).

• Mark adjustment: 10% of the maximum mark available for the assessment task will be deducted for each day late up. For example, an essay awarded 60% (60/100) submitted 2 days late will receive a mark adjustment of 10% per day, therefore, the adjusted maximum mark for that item will be 40% (40/100).
• Similarly, if weighting is used then a piece of work worth 50% of the unit which received 30/50 would be reduced by 5 marks per day (i.e. 10% of 50) and would therefore receive a maximum adjusted mark of 20/50 if late by two days.
• Submissions received more than 3 days after the prescribed date and time will not be accepted for marking, a mark of zero (0) will be awarded for the item.
• For the purposes of these penalties, all days of the week count, including weekends and public holidays, even when the University may be closed.
• The minimum possible mark for late submission is zero.
• For clarification, one (1) minute past the specified due date and time is considered a late submission.

It is students' responsibility to be familiar with the electronic submission process (e.g., the use of Canvas, Cadmus, and Turnitin). Students are reminded to ensure they plan well enabling adequate time to submit assessments to avoid a mark deduction.

Extensions to assignments, placements, deferred intra-semester tests and examinations

Students are only permitted one extension per assignment and one deferral per intra-semester test/examination/placement (on the grounds of illness or other special circumstances as per UC Assessment Procedures). Students are NOT PERMITTED to defer an already deferred intra-semester test, exam or placement. A request for extensions / deferral must be on the Assessment Extension form with relevant documentation and must be lodged with the Unit Convener as soon as possible and no later than 3 business days from the due date.

Students must make themselves available for deferred assessments and placements which will be scheduled by the unit convener as per UC Assessment Procedures. For placements, please refer to the unit's Canvas site for further details and requirements. Any student unable to undertake the deferred intra-semester test, exam, assignment, or placement will receive a mark of zero or fail grade for that assessment task.

Special assessment requirements

Note it is COMPULSORY to attempt all assessment items in this unit to pass ths unit, otherwise the student will not have achieved all learning outcomes required. It is possible to fail one assessment item and still pass the unit, so long as the total unit score is 50 or more and you have attempted all the assessments. 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Moderation

Assessment items will be moderated to ensure consistency and equity. Moderation of assessment items will include all failed submissions and a selection of other graded assessment items in each cohort in adherence with the Faculty of Health guidelines.

Learner engagement

Professional Orientation (Health) is a 3 credit point unit, which assumes around 150 hours of work over the semester. During Semester this indicates a commitment of around 10 hours per week on lectures, tutorials, preparation, assignments, and study.

Participation requirements

To pass this unit students are necessary to meet all of the criteria below:

1. Successfully complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) and upload your AIM certificate (with your name on it) to the Canvas site.
2. Attempt all assessment items.
3. Achieve an overall grade of 50% or higher.

Please remember that you will FAIL the unit unless you meet ALL of the requirements above.

You are expected to actively engage in and contribute to tutorial discusions and activities to enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses.

Required IT skills

Students should be conversant with searching for and accessing information via electronic means, the use of Canvas, Cadmus, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Using generative AI

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT can aid but should not replace independent thinking. If using genAI tools for the major project (topic development, book chapter, multimedia presentation), acknowledge their use in or provide an appropriate citation. Acknowledgement is not required for low-level tasks such as improving spelling, grammar, and quality of written expression.

You are responsible for content you submit. Be aware of limitations of genAI tools such as inaccuracies, biases, and incomplete content. GenAI tools work best for topics you already understand, with carefully crafted prompting based on peer-reviewed research. Refine prompts for better results and fact-check generated content. Despite the risks, genAI tools can aid brainstorming, concept explanation, synthesis of ideas, and improve the readability and quality of written expression. For further information please refer to UC library genAI guide (https://canberra.libguides.com/genai) and the Academic Integrity Module.

the Academic Integrity Module.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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• Semester 2, 2022, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (208417)
• Semester 1, 2022, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (207026)
• Semester 2, 2021, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (201908)
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• Semester 2, 2019, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (191864)
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