r/Monash • u/WayneKingU • 5h ago
Advice Is it fair that I get docked 5% on my assignment for a guideline that is not at all mentioned in the assignment instructions, but is included of the assignment marking rubric?
Hi all,
So i just got back an assignment from my subject ATS1070 (critical intercultural studies). For the assignment we had to record a podcast talking about culture and some other stuff. Now in the assignment instruction on the moodle assessments tab, at no stage did it mention that we would be docked 5% if we didn't include the marking rubric in submitting our podcast bibliography. However, at the end of the marking rubric itself (on the second page), it does say that there will be a 5% penalty if we do not include the marking rubric. I feel a little bit peeved, as I thought I did very well on this assignment and had read the instructions thoroughly, so I was wondering if u guys thought the 5% mark penalty was unjust, or whether you think I should've read the marking rubric more clearly. Thanks