It is the student's responsibility to obtain these assignments, to see deadlines are kept, and to clarify any ambiguities that arise. If in doubt, ask. When marking, I use an standardised essay assessment sheet as a starting point. I distribute these in lecture. Should these be lost, download the documents below.
Marks generally follow the departmental criteria for assessment.
Special additional criteria are provided with an assignment, if necessary. I reserve the right to refuse essays representing manifestly sub-collegiate products. Use font sizes between 10 and 12 points. Do not create a complicated cover page. However, as the College is unable to absolutely guarantee sufficient access to computing facilities, no student will be penalised if, in extremis , they find it impossible under reasonable circumstances to access appropriate facilities.