What is the penalty for exceeding the word count?

Penalties will be applied for excessive word count:

• Up to 10% over the specified word limit – 10 mark penalty
• 11%–25% over the specified word limit – 20 mark penalty 
• 26%–50% over the specified word limit – 30 mark penalty

Any assignments in excess of 50% over the specified word limit will not be marked, and a mark of zero will be recorded.