Legibility of work submitted for assessment

The purpose of this page is to outline the regulations on requirements that assessments need to be legible and what to do if they are not.

• It is the responsibility of the candidate to take steps to ensure that all work submitted for assessment is legible. It is also their responsibility to seek appropriate support and guidance when needed. This includes all forms of assessment.

• Students who have dyslexia, other types of disability or a long-term medical condition are encouraged to identify themselves to Disability Support Services UK/UNNC) or Wellbeing and Learning Support (UNM). On submission of relevant documentary evidence and/or assessment by Disability Support Services/Wellbeing and Learning Support, assessment arrangements are made. Amongst other things, this may include the use of computers in examinations.
• Illegible handwriting is not something Disability Support Services/Wellbeing and Learning Support can assess or support. Students are advised to speak to their personal tutor or academic guide regarding support in this area.
• Where an illegible examination script is received, the procedure outlined below for candidate typing transcripts must be followed.

For more information about Disability Support Services/Wellbeing and Learning Support, please consult Related Regulations, Policies and Procedures below.

Coursework

Wherever possible, Schools must request that all coursework is word-processed.

• Where an examination script is illegible to the extent that the ability of the examiner to assess the work is impaired, the candidate must be asked by the School offering the module to produce a typed transcript of all/part of the work.
• If the candidate refuses to produce a typed transcript, the work will be assessed on the basis of the legible parts only and a mark awarded accordingly.
• If the candidate agrees to produce a typed transcript, it must be done following the procedure outlined below.
• Any costs incurred in the production of the transcript must be borne by the candidate.

• The transcript can be typed by the candidate under supervision, or by an appropriate member of staff with the candidate dictating.
• The candidate must not introduce any unauthorised materials into the room and examination conditions must be observed.
• Candidates must be told that they must not attempt to omit or include any words that were not in the original script.

Disability Support Services (UNUK) 

Wellbeing and Learning Support (UNM) 

Disability Support Service (UNNC)