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Top Tips for getting assessments done!!.
Top Tips for getting assessments done!!.
6 weeks down….how many to go….?? Before we
start counting down the weeks it’s time that those assessments are due….
Top tips to help finish those
assessments –
- Just make a start! Getting through those assignments can only be
done once they are started!
- We hear a lot about positive thoughts but do
you apply this to yourself? Tell yourself you are making progress and doing the best you can when you are studying instead of saying
“I cannot do this” or “this essay sucks”.
- Contribute something every day even if you cannot commit to too
many hours – you will make a slight dint in your assignment even if you
only have 30 minutes spare
- Break the question up into parts look for ‘instruction’ words like: Evaluate / Define / Examine – these words
will direct the structure and layout of the question.
- Research with the question in front of you. As you research,
continue to think ‘how can this relate to the question’. If you cannot
find a relationship stop and revisit the question.
- If you feel daunted
by the size of the written assignment break it
down:Introduction = (approximately 10% of the total word count)Body = (Approximately 80% of the total word count)Conclusion = (Approximately 10% of the total word count)SO in an average 1,500 assignment, try working with this in mindIntroduction = one paragraph of approximately 150 wordsBody = 5-6 paragraphs of approximately 200 - 300 wordsConclusions = one paragraph of approximately 150 words
- Start
by writing one paragraph
- only 300 words or approximately 30 lines! Make sure that you start with
a statement that highlights what you are trying to argue, then present
evidence that both supports and contests that idea and then explain why
one side is stronger than the other. Finish the paragraph with a sentence
that sums up what you have said and provide a link to the next idea /
paragraph.
- Always conclude by
summarising the main arguments in the essay and try to add a new
thought but not a completely new point. In other words, do not introduce
new material into the conclusion try and build on an idea you have already
mentioned.
- Try to complete the
assignment at least 48 hours before it is due….even make the due date 48
hours before it’s due. Completing an assignment at the last minute
Check out Learning Development!
Learning Development offer a range of online resources via Blackboard to
assist with academic writing and essays, maths skills, time management, exam
strategies, preparing for presentations and many other study skills. They offer
Workshops during semester on a range of topics including: Essay structure,
Planning your Work, Reading and Notes, Thinking Critically, Writing Critically
and Presenting Perfectly - check the schedule via 'My Other Course Sites' in
Blackboard. Learning Development also offer an econsult service where you can
get individual feedback and advice about your work by emailing econsult@newcastle.edu.au, alternatively
you can organise to have a one on one appointment with a Learning Advisor to
help you with academic skills, writing or maths.
Good luck in your assignments!
mySupport team
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