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• Precise use of the specific terminology in the course
• Responses in accordance to course contents
• Conceptual rigour and clear expression in writing
• Real or simulated application of the contents to the case study
• Correct spelling

* Activity - Case Study or Policy Analysis

 It is a group activity.  Guidelines will be available in virtual course.

Evaluation Criteria

The following general criteria will be taken into account in the evaluation of the different activities:

• Adequate structure and length (for written exercises)
• Conceptual rigour and precise use of the specific terminology
• Real or simulated application of the contents
• Degree of personal elaboration and originality
• Use of proper arguments to defend theses
• Analysis of implications and critical reflection
• Diversity, quality and currency of resources used
• Quotes of authors throughout the texts and proper references of all the sources used (basic, complementary and   others), using the APA style
• Proper formal presentation, in accordance with the requirements of athe text (and in the heading).

ATTENTION

VERY IMPORTANT:  If there are traces of plagiarism in any of the assignments, the student will not pass the subject in February, and the activity must be re-elaborated and delivered in September.

70 % (Exam) + 30 % (Activity-PEC)

A minimum of 5 points in each is required to pass the subject.  The PEC is compulsory, you cannot pass the subject only with the exam. It is possible to present them either in the ordinary term (February), or in the extraordinary term (September). You can do the exam and the PEC in the same term, or one in each (the grades are maintained throughout the whole course).