Semester 2

At the start of semester 2, students should be informed or reminded of the following items.

There are symbols next to each item, which suggests methods by which students should be provided with the information. There is a key to the symbols below.

Key to symbols

HB - handbook
F2F - face-2-face
web - -website
PG - peer group meeting
AA - Academic Adviser
IC - in class
BB - Blackboard
TC - targeted communication
CG - Crucial Guide

Academic

See section on first few weeks for the following

Assessment, what is expected, marking criteria etc (Hb, F2F, Web, AA, IC, BB)
Plagiarism and Academic Malpractice e.g. collusion (Hb, F2F, Web, AA, IC, BB)
Referencing and bibliographic requirements (Hb, F2F, Web, AA, IC, BB)

Student life

Accommodation (end of Semester 2)

(Hb, Web, CG)

Direct students to information provided by the Accommodation Office about accommodation after the first year and moving into private residences, and the services of Manchester Student Homes (MSH).