VERIFICATION AND APPEAL FORM

For use by undergraduate and postgraduate taught students appealing an academic decision of an Examining Board

GUIDANCE NOTES Before completing this Verification and Appeal Form, you should read the University Verification and Appeals Procedure which is to be found in the Academic Regulations Handbook on the web (www.cardiff.ac.uk/7253). Please ensure you understand the requirements of each ground before submitting your appeal as the information cannot be amended later. Advice and Guidance You are strongly advised to seek independent advice on the submission of academic appeals before completing this form. Advice can be obtained from the Cardiff University Student Union Advice and Representation Centre (ARC) , Park Place, Cardiff or telephone 02920 781410. Format and Time Scale for Submission Appeals must be submitted in hard copy to the Student Case Services (see bottom of page for address). Appeals will not be accepted in any other format and have to arrive no later than FOURTEEN DAYS (14) from the date of the letter formally notifying you of your result . Requirement to Evidence Claim(s) You should complete the form providing a full, that relate to your appeal and any claims you evidence (e.g. medical or death certificates, evidence from parents or friends which is not sufficient to verify the circumstances claimed. clear and factual statement of all the circumstances make must be supported by relevant independent counsellors letter, crime report etc). Please note considered to be independent, may not be deemed

All evidence must be attached to the appeal form and where evidence is not available at the time of submission, students must indicate on the form when the evidence will be presented. You will not normally be permitted to submit additional evidence later in the process. Admissible and Inadmissible Grounds The Grounds of Appeal that are admissible under the Verification & Appeals Procedure are: Arithmetical or other error of fact; Defects or Irregularities in the conduct of the assessment or advice relating thereto; Extenuating circumstances. The University does not accept Appeals which question the academic judgement of examiners, or appeals on any grounds other than those stipulated in 15.3 of the Procedure. In addition to this the University does not permit students to request for assessments to be re-marked as the academic marking processes are robust and overseen by External Examiners. Appeals submitted on these grounds will be rejected. Where to send the Appeal This Verification and Appeal Form should be completed, signed and sent to: Student Case Services, Registry, Cardiff University, PO Box 927, 30 36 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0DE If you have queries regarding the procedure please telephone 02920 876628. If you require the Verification and Appeals Procedure in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact Student Case Services.

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Full Name Address to which all correspondence should be sent Programme School Ishan Gupta 27 Landmark Place, Churchill Way, Cardif CF10 2HS Bsc in Management Business School Business Student Number Email address Telephone Number Year of study Personal Tutor 0957730 Ishang29@yaho o.com 07789656325 1 Sarah Hurlow

I wish to seek verification of the decision of the Examining Board on the following grounds that (tick one or more relevant boxes). Please see section 15.3 of the Verification and Appeals Procedure for the definition of appeal grounds:Your mark(s) and/or result(s) published by the University contain arithmetical or other errors of fact; There was a Defect or Irregularity in the conduct of the Examinations and/or other Assessments or in written instructions and/or advice relating thereto. And the Examining Board, were not aware of such defects, or irregularities or advice at the time of the original decision. You must show how the defects have had an adverse effect on your academic performance; Extenuating circumstances, which were not known to the Examining Board, at the time of the original decision. You must, show good reason why you did not report such circumstances at the correct time, and show they have had an adverse effect on your academic performance. Please note that you are not permitted to seek verification or appeal on any other grounds. Appeals which are solely on the grounds of academic judgement will not be accepted. Modules of Appeal Please indicate the details of all modules or assessments for which you are appealing the decision: Module code BS Module title Business Environment

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SECTION 1 Arithmetical error or other error of fact 1.1. Please state why you believe the result as published by the University contains arithmetical or other errors of fact.

I would like my result verified to confirm it is accurate as I had expected my score to be at least 40 plus and I require some formal reassurance.

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SECTION 2 Defects or Irregularities in the conduct of the assessment or advice relating thereto 2.1. Please state the defects or irregularities in the conduct of the examinations or in written instructions or advice relating to the examinations you believe to have occurred;

2.2.

Please state why you believe the defects or irregularities detailed in 2.1 above had an adverse effect on your academic performance.

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SECTION 3 Extenuating Circumstances 3.1. Please outline the extenuating circumstances which you claim impacted upon your performance (in the modules identified in Section 1) and the evidence you have presented in support of your claim.

In August, during the two weeks before my exam, I had been suffering from irregular appendicitis pain, due to which I was unable to put in my best effort in

the preparation, and thus performed poorly in the exam. On the morning of the exam, just before it started, I had taken a strong dosage of painkillers and antibiotics . Due to the strong medication, I felt very drowsy, restless and uncomfortable during the entire exam. I blanked out during the exam and couldn't write my answers to the best of my ability. My medical reasons, along with my personal problems, made it almost impossible for me to concentrate. Earlier, I was very apprehensive in disclosing my family matters in the extenuating circumstances form, but there was so much tension and gloominess in my house that my mind was preoccupied with family matters most of the time. My parents are going through a very difficult phase and are considering legal separation. This has been an utter shock to me for the past 3 months and I havent been able to handle this news well. It worsened in August when my parents got separated, not legally, but started living separately. I thought every couple has their share of problems, but I guess I just wasnt aware of the seriousness and severity of their problems, and I havent been able to accept it, as I never ever imagined it would go so far. Critical financial problems and failure of my fathers business, led to further tension and complications in my family.

3.2.

Did you report the circumstances to the Examining Board prior to its decision? Ill say no

Yes see 3.3 below No see 3.4 below

3.3.

If YES, please outline who you reported the extenuating circumstances to, the information you disclosed and the independent evidence you presented?

The Board was aware of my medical problems, as I had filled the extenuating circumstances form before my resit result was out. It was backed by my medical certificate and prescriptions as evidence. However, I had chosen not to disclose my family matters in the form.

3.4.

If NO, please outline why you did not report the extenuating circumstances prior to the decision of the Examining Board.

(Students must show good reason why such circumstances could not have been made known to the Examining Board when the student was assessed).

I was unable to report my personal problems to the Chair, before the declaration of my result, as I was emotionally imbalanced and very sad. I didnt want to disclose such personal problems to anyone and didnt feel comfortable at all in talking about my parents. I was very hesitant to talk

about it, until I felt it was absolutely necessary to share them with the board, and thus disclosed only my medical problems in the extenuating form.
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4. Please indicate what you would like to happen as a result of your appeal: I plead the board to reconsider my circumstances and give me one last chance to get promoted to second year. I would like to sit for a supplementary re-sit or to be allowed to carry forward this module to next year and be allowed to appear for this module next year, along with the second year modules. If none of these two options are possible, I humbly request the board to trust my capabilities and grant me with pass credits. If I repeat the year externally, I will have to sit idle for 1 whole year as in India it is extremely difficult for an undergraduate to find productive work. If I am not able to get promoted to second year, my parents are of the opinion that I return home and think of an alternative career, but after the two years I have spent in your esteemed University, I do not want to drop out or quit now, as I know I can and will perform much better than this.

Any information that you wish to be taken into account in the consideration of your appeal must be attached to this form. Please ensure you attach all evidence, as the University will not accept any further evidence or representations. Appeal forms which are not signed by the student will not be accepted. Evidence Presented Date of Evidence Document Type (e.g Medical Certificate, Counsellors Letter, Police Report, Death Certificate, etc.) Medical prescriptions and certificate Letter from parent Period Covered by Evidence

Declaration I declare that I have read the University Verification and Appeals Procedure (www.cardiff.ac.uk/7253) and that the information given on this form and documentary evidence attached, if any, is a true statement of the facts to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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