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Accessibility statement
Nearly all of this module’s study materials are online. Online materials are composed of pages of text with images, audio/video clips (all with transcripts), diagrams, interactive media and multiple choice self-assessed quizzes. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms.
Alternative study materials have been prepared to enable students with visual impairments or limited manual dexterity to successfully study the module.
Tutorials for this module are online. Although not compulsory, participation with tutorials will help you consolidate your learning and improve your performance in assessments, and therefore, it is strongly encouraged.
You will be required to work with other students. This includes looking at and commenting on the work of others, reflecting on others’ comments on your work, and/or working together with fellow learners on a project/task.
The study materials contain a number of diagrams, graphs and photographs. Reading and interpreting these is an important part of the study of this module. Figure descriptions are provided for all figures.
You may be required to search for, and make use of, third party material online. Alternatives for required/assessed research material can be provided to enable you to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module.
This module has Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs), which must be submitted online via the OU electronic TMA system, and an End-of-Module Assessment submitted online.
You will receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). This will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.
All University modules are structured according to a set timetable and you will need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. You will be supported in developing these skills.
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