Research Paper in Lieu of an Examination (PILO)
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Research Paper in Lieu of an Examination (PILO)
Students who are granted permission may present a research paper in lieu of an examination in any elective course. The research paper is due on the Friday of the last teaching week in each semester and should be submitted through the university's online platform.
Requirements
- Students must have already shown research capability
- Students must attend all lectures in the relevant course
- The research paper is in lieu of the examination only; all other assessments for the course must be completed
Approval
- The last day for approval of a research paper in lieu of an examination by the lecturer and the Associate Dean (Academic) is the Friday of the fourth week of the semester
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