Plan
Planning is critical for assignments. By understanding your assignment question and key concepts from the start, you can avoid any misunderstanding. This guide will help you know which areas to research, answer your assignment correctly, and use your time effectively.
Give yourself enough time to plan, research, write and edit your assignment. Also factor in deadlines for other assignments. Starting earlier will decrease pressure on yourself.
Read your assignment question and focus on what is being asked. Follow these steps:
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Is it an essay, report, annotated bibliography or literature review? Different assignments will require different approaches and types of academic writing.
Helpful resources:
Your course will list course learning objectives in your course outline. Check the assignment details to see what learning objectives relate to your assignment. They are a useful way to understand how this relates to your course and what you need to include.
Let ideas flow freely and this may help you consider new areas.
You are now ready to start searching for more resources!