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Learning about IT at LeedsYou will be given some written information toenable you to become familiar with the basicsof the Leeds computer system, including e-mail, word processing and the internet.Further documentation can be found at:http://www.leeds.ac.uk/iss/documentation/Handing in workThe deadlines and place for handing in work, and the form that the work should take should beclearly specified in the module handbook. Because the collection of essays is extremely timeconsuming for the staff concerned, it is not possible to take in essays before the due date. Youshould keep an electronic copy of any work handed in to the University and obtain a receipt.Students often complain that they have lost their work because of some form of computer failure.The University provides space on their systems where you can save your work (the “m” drive) andyou should make a habit of keeping copies of all of your work here. This has the advantage that theUniversity system keeps back up copies so this ensures that your work is always retrievable. Lossof work for computer problems is not a valid excuse for lateness when handing in work..Keeping the School InformedTrying to keep accurate records on all our students is not an easy task! We need to keep up to datefiles with information on your address, choice of modules, exam marks, etc., and we cannot achieveany of this without your help and co-operation.Changes of any sort should be reported to the School Office. There are forms outside the office tonote a change of address [It is also possible to change your address online onhttp://portal.leeds.ac.uk and click on student services and admin]You should also let the office know if you have been ill and unable to work so that allowances can bemade if necessary. Full details regarding who you need to speak to and what you need to do are inthe BA handbook which will be given to you on your arrival.