Thanks for the responses.
Special consideration isn't very broad.
Unless you have an unforeseen or significant medical disturbance or have experienced a severe crime or bereavement, then apparently, you do not qualify.
Unfortunately, human experiences tend to wander in greys and unless...
I'm definitely aware of the mark penalties, in fact, I don't even mind if they award me a 0 - I'm handing it in on Monday.
I'm just trying to avoid an absent fail here.
It is a first-year Philosophy assignment, an essay worth 30%.
Special Consideration was not an option as the...