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Mitigating Circumstances: Extensions and Additional Consideration

We understand that sometimes life does not go according to plan, no matter how hard you try or prepare. If something has gone wrong and impacted your ability to complete assessments, don't worry - there are options available to you. This page outlines the help you can receive and how to request it.

Mitigating circumstances

Mitigating circumstances are unexpected events that could not be planned for or avoided, and can seriously affect your ability to take assessments.

The help the University can offer when these situations occur are called "mitigations". They are designed to reduce the impact on your studies.

There are two routes of mitigation available:

• Extensions to Coursework

Additional Consideration

You can read the full information about mitigating circumstances and the 2023-24 guidance on the University website: University mitigating circumstances page

You can apply for mitigating circumstances via an online form, simply click the button below:

Frequently Asked Questions

As well as the University guidance mentioned above, we have put together a list of the most common questions that our students ask about the process. The FAQ is split into sections that cover Extensions and Additional Consideration .

Please read the FAQ carefully first, but if you need extra help or are unsure about anything, you can contact the LUBS Student Support Team at: [email protected]

If you experience circumstances that will have a short-term impact on your ability to complete coursework assessments (for example a minor illness), you can make an application for an extension to a coursework deadline.

Please note : not all circumstances are grounds for mitigating circumstances. You can find out more on the circumstances normally accepted in section 2.1 of the Mitigating Circumstances Guidance on the university website.

How/when can I apply for an extension to a coursework submission deadline?

To apply for an extension to a coursework deadline, you must apply  before  the coursework submission original deadline via the  online application form .

Email requests for extensions will not be considered.

We are unable to review extension requests submitted after the assessment deadline: all extension requests must be submitted before 12 noon (UK time) of the day of the deadline.

If you have missed the deadline to apply, you have the option to make an application for Additional Consideration to request either:

1. The removal of penalties for late submission (if incurred) or

2. A further attempt at the assessment at the next available opportunity.

You can read the FAQs on Additional Consideration further down this page .

What is the maximum number of days extension I can apply for?

If you are applying for a coursework extension on personal medical grounds, you will be able to self-certify for a period of up to 7 calendar days.

The maximum period we can grant extensions for coursework deadlines is 14 calendar days.

For any application of up to 14 days and/or for non-personal medical grounds, supporting evidence will be required.

You can read about supporting evidence here .

Do I need to provide evidence of my circumstances?

If you are applying for an extension to a coursework deadline on personal medical grounds (which includes men tal health) , you will be able to self-certify for a period of up to 7 calendar days without the need to provide evidence.

All other applications will require supporting evidence . We may need additional evidence to help to clarify a set of circumstances, if this is the case, we would contact you via email.

If your circumstances relate to a Disability and you are registered with Disability Services at the University , your Summary Support Sheet can be used as a type of supporting evidence for an extension request. Please also mention on the application that you are registered with this service when describing your circumstances and the impact on your ability to complete assessment.

Which type of assessment can I get an extension for?

You can apply for an extension to assessed coursework.

It is not possible to request an extension for:

• An examination - If you have mitigating circumstances which affect your ability to undertake an examination, then the option open to you is to apply for 'Additional Consideration'. For further information please see the Additional Consideration FAQs below on this page.
• Non-assessed draft – you will need to contact the module leader directly to discuss an alternative date.
• Live presentations - you will need to contact the module leader directly to discuss an alternative date.

Can I get an extension on assessed group work?

If the group work element is an essay/poster/presentation and does not impact the rest of the module, then an extension request can be reviewed.

You must provide sufficient supporting evidence at the time of application if applying for a group extension, as provisional extensions cannot be granted for group work assignments.

Only one group extension can be granted per assessment.

How will I know if I have been granted an extension?

You will receive an email within 3 working days (this does not include weekends or University closure dates).

The email will advise whether your extension request has been accepted or rejected. If accepted, it will advise you of your new submission deadline.

Please note: the original deadline will remain on Minerva as that is the module area which is not tailored to individual student accounts.

Where do I submit my work if I have been granted an extension?

There will be a Late/Extension submission area which is where you will need to submit.

If you have any issues with uploading an assignment, please contact [email protected] ahead of the deadline and include in the email:

• Student ID number
• Module code
• Deadline of submission
• Attach the completed assignment to the email.

What happens if my request for an extension is rejected or I can’t submit by the assessment deadline?

If the work is not submitted by the deadline, late penalties will be applied for each day the work is late and after fourteen (14) days of non-submission a mark of absent (AB) is returned.

You can find more information on late penalties on the  'Submitting Assignments'  page on the Taught Student Guide.

Additional Consideration is a request to the Business School for your circumstances to be taken into account at the next Special Cases Committee meeting.

It is different from an Extension request because Additional Consideration is usually applied for after the assessment has taken place. Please see the University Mitigating Circumstances Guidance for further information.

Do I have a valid reason to request Additional Consideration?

Like extensions, Additional Consideration is for unexpected circumstances that are out of your control, such as a bereavement or a sudden illness that has impacted your studies or ability to take an assessment.

Please note that not all circumstances are grounds for mitigating circumstances and you can find out more on the circumstances normally accepted in section 2.1 of the Mitigating Circumstances Guidance .

What can I apply for through 'Additional Consideration'?

You can apply for any of the following:

• First Attempts – this is an uncapped further attempt to be taken in the next assessment period.
• Removal of Penalties – to remove any late penalties that have been accrued on an assignment.
• Exemption – this can only be requested on certain elements that are 30% or under, if granted the element would not be considered in the final total of the module.
• Consideration - this is a request that your circumstances be taken into account at the Classification Board at the end of your University career.
• Repeat of Year – if your circumstances have meant that you have missed the majority of your teaching and assessments the School may be able to consider allowing you to repeat the year.

Please note that the School Special Cases Committee will award you what is appropriate and acceptable for both you and the School.

Can I apply for Additional Consideration for an exam?

Yes. If you have either missed an exam, have suffered some disruption in an exam or feel that your circumstances have negatively affected your preparation and performance, you can apply for Additional Consideration.

What evidence do I need to provide?

Evidence must be in documentary form from a professional third party (i.e. doctor/therapist/government body/employer).

The evidence should cover the assessment period in question and should be signed and dated. All evidence must be in readable English, or if not, translated by a certified translation company. We cannot accept evidence in another language, prescriptions for medication, or photographs of physical maladies/injuries.

Please see the Mitigating Circumstances Guidance for further information about evidence.

How do I apply for Additional Consideration?

You can apply online via the  online application form.

If you run into any difficulties, please contact your Parent School for advice.

If I have a further question about Additional Consideration, who should I ask? My Parent School or Teaching School of the module??

Your Additional Consideration application will go to your Parent School. If you have any further questions, please contact your Parent School for any advice and for further information on application deadline dates.

If you are a LUBS student, you should contact [email protected]

When do I need to have applied by?

LUBS Student Support will communicate upcoming Additional Consideration deadlines to students via Minerva. The deadlines to submit Additional Consideration applications during the 2023/24 academic year are as follows:

If you do not apply by the deadline you will need to submit an academic appeal.

If you wish to appeal to the University, we recommend you speak with a member of the LUU’S Help and Support Team for independent support and advice. You can visit their team in the Union building during their opening hours , give them a call on 0113 3801 400 or  send them an email.  

  If you decide to formally appeal, you will need to follow the University’s appeals process and submit your appeal within 20 working days of receiving your final results . You should seek independent advice regarding your case from LUU’s Student Advice Centre.   

  More information about the university’s appeals process can also be found here.  

Who makes a decision on my application?

Your application will be first looked at by a Student Support Officer (SSO). The SSO will check that the information you have submitted in your application is correct for your programme of study and that the reason and evidence you have supplied is valid.

The SSO will then present your request to the School Special Cases Committee.

Each School has a Special Cases Committee that meets a number of times throughout the year to look at mitigation circumstances requests. This Committee is chaired by a representative of the Head of School and is attended by a quorum of academics.

I have applied so when can I expect to hear back?

What happens next?

The LUBS Student Support Team will provide you with an outcome letter via your student email address, explaining the outcome of your application and any action you are required to take. It is important that you read all of the information outlined in this email.

If you have been granted any First Attempts, you will be provided with a link to a form to complete to accept your first Attempt(s). The deadline to complete this form and accept any First Attempt(s) will be communicated within the outcome letter.

What happens if I am not happy with the outcome of my application?

If you have any questions about your outcome, please contact your Student Support team in the first instance at: [email protected]

If you are still unhappy with the School Special Cases Committee outcome after speaking with the Student Support team, you have the option of appealing the decision through the University Appeals Procedure .

If your question is not answered above please contact:  [email protected]

Extenuating circumstances, complaints and appeals

How we can help when things go wrong.

Extenuating Circumstances Policy

City's Extenuating Circumstances (EC) Policy seeks to support you with circumstances that are affecting your studies in a way that is proportionate and responsive to your needs.

View the full Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Appendices .

The Extenuating Circumstances Policy allows for the following types of Extenuating Circumstances claims:

• Extenuating Circumstances without evidence: You can make a claim without evidence for an extenuating circumstance lasting no more than 7 calendar days with a clear impact on your ability to undertake assessments during this time. The policy sets out further parameters for when such claims are appropriate
• Extenuating Circumstances with evidence: For all other Extenuating Circumstances claims you are required to provide documentary evidence to support your claims. This usually therefore includes claims for longer periods of illness or repeated illnesses including illnesses with ‘flare ups’.

Further details and information can be found in the policy including Appendix 1: Grounds for Extenuating Circumstances and Appendix 2: Evidence for Extenuating Circumstances

In order to make an extenuating circumstances claim, you can, access and complete the  Extenuating Circumstances form through e:Vision and, where relevant, upload your supporting documentation.

It is really important that you continue to let us know of any circumstances that are affecting your studies so that we can support you and take this into account, both now and in relation to your future progress.

If you experience problems with your studies, it is important that you let us know as soon as possible. Suggested contacts can be found in your Programme Handbook.

Depending on the nature of the problem, it may be possible to get extra help or advice, but it is likely to be more difficult the longer you wait. If the problem cannot be resolved informally, we may have procedures which allow for the situation to be addressed more formally.

Student complaints

We want you to have a good experience here. If you encounter problems, we encourage all parties to try to resolve these as soon as they arise. We are committed to learning from complaints, and to identifying enhancements to the overall student experience wherever possible.

In most cases, we expect and aim to resolve problems at an early opportunity and in the simplest way. Our process includes an early resolution stage, a local-level resolution stage and an institution-level review stage.

Student Complaints are handled in accordance with Senate Regulation 26: Student Complaints which can both be found on our Student Policies & Regulations webpage .

A set of Frequently Asked Questions have been prepared to assist students considering making a complaint.

Early Resolution

In most cases, we expect and aim to resolve problems at an early opportunity and in the simplest way. The process we use is described in our Student Complaints Regulation as Early Resolution (Stage 1).

You may wish to contact a member of staff directly or you could log some feedback on GetHeard@City which can be made visible to staff on the public board. If you have set out a concern and what resolution you would like, you can expect an appropriate acknowledgement and update from staff.

Although this stage is informal we would recommend that you keep your own record of the key events, times, and people involved, both in relation to your complaint and the steps taken to try and resolve it.

You should register your complaint within three months of the event which has given rise to it (or, if it relates to a series of events, within three months of the last event in the series).

At this stage you may find it helpful to consult the City Students’ Union Advice Service who are able to provide free, confidential advice to students concerning academic issues. Their aim is to help resolve any problems at the earliest possible stage so as to reduce any further impact on your studies.

Local-level resolution; submitting a Complaints Form

If it has not been possible to reach an acceptable resolution at Stage 1, it is possible to begin a more formal process. This allows for further and more structured investigation, and is described under Stage 2 of the Student Complaints Regulation.

In order for a complaint to be considered at Stage 2, we ask that you use the Student Complaints Form (SCF) . The purpose of the form is to help focus on the key areas of the complaint and on what you would like to happen. It also gives us a clear, formal record of the complaint.

Please see a preview of the questions in the  preview document here . You can use the preview document to prepare for your complaint submission. You will need to submit your complaints using the  Student Complaints Form .

You should submit your form within 21 calendar days of the Stage 1 written response.

You can submit a Stage 2 complaint as an individual student, or as a group of students. You may wish to complain as a group if a number of students have complaints about the same or very similar issues; it is likely that the same remedy would apply if the complaint is upheld. An example might be a group of students all studying the same course, in the same year, who have all been affected by something in the same way.

If you complain as a group, you will be asked to nominate one or two students to act as the representatives.

Although we generally expect that all students submitting a complaint at Stage 2 have made efforts to resolve it at Stage 1, it may exceptionally be possible for other students to join a complaint at Stage 2 because their complaint is so similar to something that has already been raised at Stage 1 and where the outcome was not felt to be satisfactory.

Requesting a review of your complaint

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the local-level resolution, you can request a Stage 3 University-level review of the complaint by submitting the Stage 3 Request for Review form . You can preview the questions and some further guidance using this document here to help you prepare your request.

You must make the Stage 3 request for review within 21 days of the written outcome of the Stage 2 complaint investigation. If you have any questions about the process please contact [email protected] .

If your Stage 2 complaint was submitted as a group, and the group would like to request a review of the complaint, you should submit the Stage 3 request for review as a group as well. It is possible for some but not all of the students involved in the Stage 2 complaint to request a review at Stage 3.

Exceptionally, it may also be possible for additional students to join a complaint at Stage 3 because their complaint is so similar to something that has already been raised at Stage 2 and where the outcome was not felt to be satisfactory.

As at Stage 2, you will be asked to nominate one or two students to act as the representatives.

Once City's internal procedures have been concluded, if you are not satisfied with the outcome of your Stage 3 complaint you have the option to apply to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education for an external review of City’s decision. Information and eligibility rules are available at: www.oiahe.org.uk.

As at the earlier stages of resolution, you may wish to complain to the OIA as a group if a number of students have complaints about the same or very similar issues. It is possible for some but not all of the students who complained at Stage 3 to refer their complaint to the OIA.

It may also be possible for additional students to join a complaint made to the OIA because their complaint is so similar to something that has already been raised with the University and where the outcome was not felt to be satisfactory.

Extenuating circumstances

The Extenuating Circumstances procedure recognises that sometimes students will experience circumstances outside their control which impacts on their performance in one or more assessments.. Please seek further guidance and read this information before deciding whether or not to submit an application.

The Extenuating Circumstances procedure is for unforeseen circumstances outside your control. Make sure that you access all the help and support available to you in your School/ Validated Institution or through the Student Centre for other circumstances impacting on your study and assessment.

What are ‘Extenuating Circumstances’?

City defines ‘Extenuating Circumstances’ (ECs) as circumstances which are unforeseen and outside your control and which can be shown to have had a direct and substantial impact on your academic results. This may include an impact: on capacity to study prior to an assessment, on ability to complete an assessment, and/or on performance during an assessment.

Examples of the types of Extenuating Circumstances that might be accepted include ill-health, bereavement, or other personal issues which were unexpected, out of your control and may have affected preparation for an assessment or performance during the assessment itself. Circumstances such as the availability of books, conflicting assessment deadlines, transport difficulties, routine work commitments or circumstances that could have foreseen and/or prevented will not normally be accepted.

If you are in doubt remember these two questions:

• Could I have foreseen what happened?
• Was I in control of what happened?

If you answer no to both and you believe that your performance was significantly affected as a result of what happened then it is worthwhile submitting a claim.

Who can use the Extenuating Circumstances procedure?

Apart from where stated below, the Extenuating Circumstances Policy applies to all taught students on programmes awarded by City* and is managed in accordance with Senate Regulation 19: Assessment Regulations and the Extenuating Circumstances Policy ,

*This Extenuating Circumstances Policy does not apply to:

• LPC/BPTC/BVS Students: LPC/BPTC/BVS claims are managed in accordance with separate BPTC-BVS and LPC Assessment Regulations.
• The Assessment Regulations for these programmes are set out in the relevant Programme Handbooks. Please contact your School Office in the first instance, for details of how to submit Extenuating Circumstances.
• Study Abroad Students: Please contact your School Office in the first instance for details of how to submit Extenuating Circumstances.
• Research Students : Please contact your Supervisor in the first instance and refer to the student appeals procedure.

How do I submit my claim?

If you believe that you have been subject to Extenuating Circumstances, you must make a claim no more than seven calendar days** after the affected assessment. You will need to do the following:

• Access the guidance on completing the Extenuating Circumstances form;
• Assemble your supporting evidence if your claim relates to Extenuating Circumstances with evidence;
• Access and complete the Extenuating Circumstances form through e:Vision  and, where relevant, upload your supporting documentation;
• Submit your form and supporting evidence no later than seven calendar days** after the affected assessment.

Your Programme Handbook includes contact details of staff in your School who can provide further information about Extenuating Circumstances and accompanying documentation.

You must not delay submitting your Extenuating Circumstances form on the basis of not having supporting documentation by the deadline for its submission – this will not be considered a valid reason for a late submission. If you need to submit evidence after you submit your form, you will be able to note this on the form and suggest a date by which you hope to provide the evidence. Please note : any outstanding evidence must be either emailed to your Course Officer or submitted to your Course Office in person.  The electronic form will not allow you to submit any evidence after you submit the form.

* LPC/BPTC/BVS claims are managed in accordance with separate BPTC-BVS and LPC Assessment Regulations.

**21 calendar days for LPC students.

Who will consider my claim?

Your Extenuating Circumstances claim will be overseen at by a panel approved by your School Board of Studies (or Validated Institution Course Board). The Panel will be made up of three people; it will be chaired by an experienced, senior academic and may include one senior member of professional services staff.

The Panel will look at whether your form is complete, whether you meet the criteria set out in the Policy, and if your evidence (where relevant and provided) supporting your case is strong enough.

Where your application for Extenuating Circumstances is accepted the Panel will make a recommendation to the Assessment Board. You will be notified of the recommendations the Extenuating Circumstances Panel make and of the decision of the Assessment Board when it meets.

What is the most likely result of submitting an Extenuating Circumstances claim?

All requests for postponement of deadline submission date will be managed and approved in line with your School’s Extension’s process.

Where, your claim is for ‘ Extenuating Circumstances with Evidence’ or ‘ Extenuating Circumstances without Evidence’ , your claim is considered valid and at the discretion of your School, your claim will likely result in you having:

• A deferral of your assessment to the next opportunity without penalty (please note that examinations will usually be deferred to the next opportunity).

I have missed the deadline for submitting an Extenuating Circumstances form. What do I do?

If you miss the deadline for reasons which were unforeseen and outside your control then you may be able to submit an Appeal asking that your late Extenuating Circumstances form be approved for submission to the Extenuating Circumstances Panel. Saying that you did not know about the deadline, or indicating that you didn't think your performance would be affected at the time of the assessment will not be accepted as grounds for an appeal.

Please see the Student Appeals section of these pages or the relevant section of your Programme Handbook for information about submitting an appeal on the grounds of late extenuating circumstances.

Student appeals

Occasionally things might go wrong or you will experience circumstances outside your control which impact on your academic assessment, award or progression.

City has a number of support mechanisms in place to ensure these are dealt with as quickly as possible and you should make use of these at the earliest possible opportunity (see the Student Centre website for more information).

The appeals process is intended for the very rare cases where no resolution or remedy was possible at an earlier stage (i.e. prior to the Assessment Board approving the results of taught students or a decision being made regarding the registration status or examination results of research students).

Student Appeals are conducted in accordance with the Senate Regulations 20, 20b and 21: Student Appeals as well as the Student Appeals Policy, which can be found on our Student Policies and Regulations webpage.

BVS/BPTC and LPC students in the City Law School should be aware that, although Student Appeals on these courses are conducted in accordance with Senate Regulation 20, they should refer to the individual Assessment Regulations for their programme where any reference to Assessment Regulations is made, rather than referring to Senate Regulation 19.

You can get a quick overview of the appeals procedure by referring to the appeals flow charts for taught programmes and research programmes

Before you appeal

If your appeal is related to industrial action please visit the Student Industrial Action Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your appeal.

Before considering an appeal make sure that you have sought advice and guidance about your concerns. It may be that there are quick steps that can be taken to resolve your problem or that the appeals process is not the best way forward.

For example, if you are worried that there is an error in the calculation of your marks you can request a marks check and, if there is an error, this can be remedied without the need for an appeal. Check in your Programme Handbook for the correct source of advice and guidance in your School/ Validated Institution.

Your Programme Director, Personal Tutor and Programme Administrator will be able to advise you and the Union Advice Service is an excellent source of independent guidance and support about problems in general, as well as about appeals. City's Student Centre also offers a range of help and support services to all students.

Different stages in the appeals process at City are managed and conducted by different people.

Stage 1 is consideration of the appeal at School/Validated Institution-level.

Stage 2 is a University-level review of the Stage 1 decision, or for cases where new information has come to light which could not have been submitted at the time of the original appeal.

Both stages include an initial scrutiny to enable a quicker process where appropriate. Referral to a panel hearing is normally reserved for cases which cannot be decided during the initial scrutiny.

How to appeal

You must submit your Stage 1 appeal within 28 calendar days of the notification of your results (for taught students) or the decision regarding your registration status or examination results (for research students). Give yourself plenty of time to read and complete the form.

Choose the form that applies to you below and follow the guidance given in the form.

• Appeal form for all taught students (except Study Abroad/Validated Institution students) accessible through e:Vision . See the Standard student guidance for the e:Vision appeal form.
• Appeal form for Study Abroad/Validated Institution students. Note that ArtsEd students wishing to submit a Stage 1 appeal should use this form .
• Appeal form for Research students.

If you are unable to obtain supporting documentation by the deadline, you are still able to submit your Appeal form without this evidence.

You must not delay submitting your Appeal form on the basis of not having supporting documentation by the deadline for submission – this will not be considered a valid reason for a late submission of an Appeal form.

If you need to submit evidence after you submit your form, you will be able to note this on your Appeal form and suggest a date by which you hope to provide the evidence. Please note: any outstanding evidence must be either emailed to your Course Officer or submitted to your course office in person.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your School/ Validated Institution-level appeal you can submit a Stage 2 Review. A request for a Stage 2 Review must be submitted within 21 days of the date that the Stage 1 appeal decision is issued.

• Stage 2 Review form for all taught students (except Study Abroad/Validated Institution students) accessible through e:Vision.
• Stage 2 Review form for Study Abroad/Validated Institution students.
• Stage 2 Review form for Research students.

You must not delay submitting your Stage 2 Review form on the basis of not having supporting documentation by the deadline for its submission – this will not be considered a valid reason for a late submission.

If you need to submit evidence after you submit your form, you will be able to note this on the form and suggest a date by which you hope to provide the evidence.

Please note : any outstanding evidence must be emailed to [email protected]

Once City's internal procedures have been concluded, if you are not satisfied with the outcome of your Stage 2 Review, you have the option to apply to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education for an external review of City’s decision. Information and eligibility rules are available at: www.oiahe.org.uk

Case Studies and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The case studies and appeals FAQs have been prepared to assist you in understanding the appeals process and avoiding commonly made mistakes which can delay the process or mean that your submission is not accepted.

Support for study

We are committed to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all students, staff and members of the community. We want to make sure that everyone is able to participate fully and effectively in their academic studies and life generally at City.

You can find details of the support we can offer on our  Help & Support pages .

We recognise that we may need to support you if there are concerns about your wellbeing or behaviour which may be related to your health, and which are having an impact on you or someone else.

The Support for Study process allows us to consider any concerns and discuss with you what support you might need.

In most cases, your School can help you early on by directing you to the right support, and enable you to continue effectively with your studies. Sometimes your School may need to take advice from a specialist in Student Health & Wellbeing to help them with this.

Occasionally, we may need to hold a more formal meeting with you to decide the next steps. If you are invited for a Support for Study meeting, we would recommend that you seek advice from the Students’ Union Advice Service.

The Support for Study process is governed by Senate Regulation 10 (Support for Study) which provides more information about what you can expect and how we might be able to help. It can be found on our  Student Policies & Regulations webpage .

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Students enter higher education from a range of backgrounds with many not having adequate experience of academic writing. This means some students are at a disadvantage when expressing their arguments and theories in their writing. We must consider this and ensure students learn strategies to formulate their ideas in written form. It would also be beneficial to diversify the written forms of assessment to provide students with wider opportunities of expression.

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How to LSBU Harvard reference

Writing an in-text citation is easy, simply write the author’s surname and date of publication with-in brackets directly after the quote you are citing. The remaining details of that source are included in a reference list at the end of your work.

A reference, as mentioned above, includes much more information than the in-text citation. It provides detailed information about the source you have cited, including the surname of the author(s), year of publication, the title, the edition, place of publication and publisher’s name.

The information included differs depending on the material you are referencing, the example is the information required when referencing a book, however if you are referencing a website, for example, the format and information included changes.

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Popular harvard-lsbu style Citation Examples

How to cite a book in harvard-lsbu style.

Use the following template to cite a book using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

Reference List

Place this part in your bibliography or reference list at the end of your assignment.

In-text citation

Place this part right after the quote or reference to the source in your assignment.

How to cite a Journal in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a journal using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite Film or Movie in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a film or movie using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite an Online image or video in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite an online image or video using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite a Website in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a website using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

Additional harvard-lsbu style Citation Examples

How to cite a blog in harvard-lsbu style.

Use the following template to cite a blog using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite a Court case in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a court case using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite a Dictionary entry in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a dictionary entry using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite an E-book or PDF in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite an e-book or pdf using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite an Edited book in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite an edited book using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite an Email in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite an email using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite an Encyclopedia article in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite an encyclopedia article using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite an Interview in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite an interview using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite a Magazine in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a magazine using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite a Newspaper in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a newspaper using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite a Podcast in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a podcast using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite a Song in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a song using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite The Bible in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite The Bible using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

How to cite a TV Show in harvard-lsbu style

Use the following template to cite a TV Show using the harvard-lsbu citation style.

Harvard Referencing: Home

• Act of Parliament
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Bill (House of Commons or House of Lords)
• Bloomberg data
• Book (edited book)
• Book (print book)
• British National Formulary (BNF) (print)
• British National Formulary (BNF) (online)
• British Standard
• Chapter in an edited book
• ChatGPT This link opens in a new window
• Conference proceedings (online)
• Computer or video games
• Computer programmes
• Confidential information
• Dictionary or reference book
• Financial report
• Government Departmental report
• Government Inquiry
• Image (online)
• Journal article
• Kindle e-book
• Lecture materials
• Legal cases
• Map (Google Maps)
• Market Research report
• Newspaper article
• NICE guidelines
• Online video
• Music - whole albums
• Play (print)
• Radio programme
• Social media
• Systematic review
• TV programme
• Sources X-Z
• Reference List/Bibliography
• Referencing software

Introduction

Most students who study at LSBU will be required to use the Standard Harvard style of referencing in their work. However, all students should check with their lecturers which style is required of them before starting to write assignments.

You can use the Quick Guide, Cite Them Right and RefWorks to support your referencing, or find the type of resource you wish to reference on the drop down menu of Sources above.  If you have a referencing question, please email the team through MyAccount .

• Harvard quick guide This quick guide can be printed off if you prefer to have a booklet-style guide.

Cite Them Right

Cite Them Right provides referencing guidance with model examples to help you confidently acknowledge the work of others.

The Cite Them Right How-to-guide will help you get started.

Refworks is the referencing management software that LSBU subscribes to.

Use your LSBU email address ​​​to sign up for a Refworks account here

The Refworks How-To guide includes help guides and videos on how to use all the features.

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Writing Your First SQL Queries: Feedback on Assignment in Jupyter Notebook

Abstract: This article provides feedback on the SQL assignment completed in Jupyter Notebook. It covers loading extensions, creating tables, storing graph tables, and returning Destination ID from Source ID.

Writing First SQL Queries: Feedback Assignment in Jupyter Notebook

In this article, we will provide a detailed guide on how to write your first SQL queries as part of a feedback assignment in Jupyter Notebook. We will cover key concepts, provide subtitles, and use proper formatting for code blocks. This article will be at least 800 words long and will offer a comprehensive overview of the topic.

1. Introduction to SQL

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a programming language used to manage and manipulate relational databases. SQL is a powerful tool for data analysis and is widely used in the industry. In this feedback assignment, you will learn how to write basic SQL queries in Jupyter Notebook.

2. Loading the SQL Extension in Jupyter Notebook

To get started with SQL in Jupyter Notebook, you need to load the SQL extension. This can be done using the following command:

3. Creating a Table

Once the SQL extension is loaded, you can create a table using the CREATE TABLE command. For example, the following command creates a table called "students" with three columns: "id", "name", and "age".

4. Storing a Graph Table

You can store a graph table in Jupyter Notebook using the following command:

5. Returning Destinations and Source IDs

To return the destinations and source IDs from a graph table, you can use the following command:

6. Conclusion

SQL is a powerful tool for data analysis and is widely used in the industry. By following the steps outlined in this feedback assignment, you can learn how to write basic SQL queries in Jupyter Notebook. With practice, you will become more comfortable with SQL and be able to tackle more complex data analysis tasks.

7. References

Type: Books

Title: SQL for Data Analysts: With R

Author: Nathan Yau

Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Type: Articles

Title: "An Introduction to SQL"

Publication: Mode

Date: August 14, 2020

Type: Online Resources

Title: "SQL Cheat Sheet"

Publication: MSSQLTips

Date: January 10, 2022

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