Overview:
In this active session, students will learn the steps that they should take to best prepare them for writing an assignment. These include understanding the assessment, creating a timeline and creating an outline of the assignment. There will be activities and opportunities to interact with the presenter during and after the workshop.
Level:
Intermediate
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the importance of analysing the assignment question to ensure that the question is answered
Know how to break down the assignment question into its component parts
Identify methods for planning an assignment and for prioritising work.
Be able to create a skeleton essay plan that will inform the writing process, and understand the benefit of this
Pillars:
Prepare, Manage, Communicate
Supporting Resources:
Develop@Derby Writing at University guide provides information and guidance on different methods and techniques that students can use to improve their assignment writing. Topics covered include: structure and flow, grammar, improving your marks
Develop@Derby Types of Assessment guides details the most common types of assessment and how students can best approach them.