Your desired outcome- this need to be realistic and achievable. You should discuss the best options with your personal tutor or senior tutor; they will know what is realistic. Do not presume that the person making a judgment on your Appeal knows you (even if you have previously discussed the issues with them). You should ensure you provide all of the detail necessary, regardless of who will be making a decision on it. When drafting your statement ensure that all of the information is there; your department will not read between the lines or make their own conclusions- if the information and evidence is not there then it will not be considered. And finally- try to be orderly, concise and to the no one will want to wade through pages of information which is not strictly relevant to your case. Evidence is an absolute necessity; it is important that you get some sort of evidence to back up what you have said. You need to explain what the evidence shows and how it substantiates your claim. It should also show how your circumstances correlate with the timing of the affected assessment. Do not assume that such connections can be easily made by someone looking into your appeal. If you are struggling to get hold of relevant evidence then you need to think outside the box. Think about whom you’ve talked too or who has witnessed you struggling. Think about close friends and family; can they confirm in a statement that what you are saying is true? A personal statement or letter with a date, telephone number and signature may be adequate. If you have evidence in another language you will be required to get the documents translated which could take some time. delay submitting your Appeal if you are waiting for evidence. Instead write on the Form confirming the evidence will follow (and a rough date of when it will be available). Please note however that your Appeal may not be considered until the evidence is received by your College. I You cannot appeal because the result you have achieved is worse than you would have wished for, or worse than you feel you deserve. You cannot appeal results- you must wait for formal results, confirmed by the “provisional” Board of Examiners
Your desired outcome- this need to be realistic and achievable. You should discuss the best options with your personal tutor or senior tutor; they will know what is realistic. Do not presume that the person making a judgment on your Appeal knows you (even if you have previously discussed the issues with them). You should ensure you provide all of the detail necessary, regardless of who will be making a decision on it. When drafting your statement ensure that all of the information is there; your department will not read between the lines or make their own conclusions- if the information and evidence is not there then it will not be considered. And finally- try to be orderly, concise and to the no one will want to wade through pages of information which is not strictly relevant to your case. Evidence is an absolute necessity; it is important that you get some sort of evidence to back up what you have said. You need to explain what the evidence shows and how it substantiates your claim. It should also show how your circumstances correlate with the timing of the affected assessment. Do not assume that such connections can be easily made by someone looking into your appeal. If you are struggling to get hold of relevant evidence then you need to think outside the box. Think about whom you’ve talked too or who has witnessed you struggling. Think about close friends and family; can they confirm in a statement that what you are saying is true? A personal statement or letter with a date, telephone number and signature may be adequate. If you have evidence in another language you will be required to get the documents translated which could take some time. delay submitting your Appeal if you are waiting for evidence. Instead write on the Form confirming the evidence will follow (and a rough date of when it will be available). Please note however that your Appeal may not be considered until the evidence is received by your College. I You cannot appeal because the result you have achieved is worse than you would have wished for, or worse than you feel you deserve. You cannot appeal “provisional” results- you must wait for formal results, confirmed by the Board of Examiners
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