Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have to miss a few days due to holidays or work commitments?

FOLIOz courses are designed to be fully flexible, allowing you to complete tasks at your own convenience.  There is a two-week “catch up” period at the end of the course which you may find particularly helpful.

What if I work part-time?

Previous participants have found it possible to complete FOLIOz courses even when working on a part-time basis. Part-time participants will particularly benefit from the two week "catch-up" period at the end of each course.

Can I join part-way through the course?

Unfortunately due to issues concerning group dynamics, together with administrative arrangements, it is only possible to participate if you have pre-registered for the course.

What if members of my buddy group do not participate?

Participants have committed themselves to the course. However, circumstances may make it impossible for a buddy to participate. During the Machiavel course, participants are divided into small "buddy groups". In the event of all the members bar one of a buddy group withdrawing from the course, the FOLIOz course team will provide some alternative which will depend on the stage at which this occurs. At all times our primary concern will be your educational progress. If you have a problem related to your buddy group then email us at efolio@sheffield.ac.uk.

What if I am unable to complete the course?

Send an email to efolio@sheffield.ac.uk. If you no longer wish to receive the course materials, please let us know. However you are free to continue to “lurk” as long as you send your “Withdrawal” email to efolio@sheffield.ac.uk

NB. Please note that it may still be possible to be credited with completion of the course even if your portfolio is not quite complete. This will depend upon both the nature of your reason for non-completion and the extent of completion of the portfolio. The decision of the facilitator, to be made upon conclusion of the course, will be final.

What if a link in a course email does not work?

Some email systems will split links into two lines causing them to be broken. All you need to do is copy and paste the whole link into your Internet browser.

What if I have a query concerning the course?

Please send any queries by email to efolio@sheffield.ac.uk.  We can answer anything from technical problems with course materials to questions about the content of the course and clarification on any of the tasks and exercises, so please do not hesitate to contact us. Please include the phrase “Machiavel” in your email subject heading. We shall endeavour to answer your query within 48 hours.