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Why reflect on a blog?

"Ask any blogger, they know the benefits.I can see a day in the not too distant future (if it’s not already here) where your digital footprint will carry far more weight than anything you might include in a resume or CV.

 C Betcher (2009) Digital footprints

FAQ questions about assessment - My answers

1. The difference between initial due date and the final due date is 2 weeks. The initial due date is when they recommend you hand it in, the final due date is the last date. After the initial date, we will be moving on to new material.

3.  The difference between group and individual entry...
Group assessments are based on each member submitting a self and peer assessment form. Data from these forms are used to allocate 20% of the overall grade for the assessment. If all collaborators agree that they made equal contributions then there is no impact on anyone's grade. 
If you submit a group assessment, each member of the group must submit the peer and self-assessment form. 
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4. If you get less than 50% - you get a D (fail for that assessment) but it doesn't mean you will fail that course. 
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To do an essay. Write it as an essay then read it. 120 words a minute is the average speech rate so multiply the minutes by 120. 

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