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Assignment Writing

Assignment Writing. What is an Assignment?. Focus on Essays and Reports. Written Assignments. you are provided with. Question or Topic. Marking Schedule. Tutor’s explanation in class. Assignment Expectations. You have to . Submit assignment on time. Essay structure.

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Assignment Writing

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  1. Assignment Writing

  2. What is an Assignment?

  3. Focus on Essays and Reports Written Assignments

  4. you are provided with Question or Topic Marking Schedule Tutor’s explanation in class Assignment Expectations

  5. You have to Submit assignment on time

  6. Essay structure Introduction Body Conclusion Bibliography • Introduce topic and background information • Identify the main points in the essay AND how they will be addressed • Main points • Linked • Summary of content from body of the essay • Reference list – APA format

  7. Report structure… ..Depends on the type of report you are writing Sections will include May also include Introduction Results/ Findings Discussion Conclusion Bibliography Abstract Literature Review Method Recommendations Appendices

  8. Academic English • 3rd person - Impersonal • Accurate grammar and punctuation • Logical – structured flow • Researched – evidence based • No slang or colloquialisms – formal • Precise rather than vague • YOUR OWN VOICE – paraphrased not copied

  9. Your Audience Intelligent but Unknowledgable

  10. Writing Style Exercise Identify the following phrases as either academic or personal writing

  11. I think that there has been an increase in the harmful use of alcohol over the last decade

  12. Personal – Opinion (Only give your opinion if it is asked for)

  13. According to the World Health Organisation (2011), the average consumption of acloholic beverages in 2005 was 6.13 litres of pure alcohol for every person aged 15 and older

  14. Academic – statistics, referenced

  15. On average, the pre-kindergarten classes that the children in this subsample attended met for 23h per week

  16. Academic – providing it has been preceded by some research and statistical analysis. 23h should be written out in full: 23 hours

  17. In my experience, I have found that children’s language knowledge in toddlerhood predicts their literacy achievement at school

  18. Personal – anecdotal (only include personal experience if it is asked for. Even then you should provide an example to back this statement up)

  19. In 2009, DOC applied aerial 1080 to 174,000 hectares to control possums and rats.

  20. Academic – factual, but should be referenced

  21. To incredulous looks from both sides, he said the rules banned MPs wearing or carrying anything that advertised things.

  22. Personal – subjective interpretation of body langauge, not referenced. Is more like journalism than academic writing

  23. Steps in Writing Assignments Number these steps 1-10 Reflect and review Think Read question Plan Research and read Analyse the question Draft Construct initial plan Submit Redraft and redraft

  24. Steps in writing assignments The effective method • Read question • Analyse the question • Construct initial plan • Read / research • Think • Plan • Write first draft • Check and re-draft. Proofread • Submit • Reflect and review on feedback The ‘assignment is a nightmare’ method • Read question • Read / research • Write first draft • Submit

  25. Analysing the Question

  26. Constructing Initial plan Watch one way to do this

  27. analysing the question Using theorists from the field of psychology, describe and discuss two personality theories and give examples (1000 words). Marking schedule: • Two theories described 20% • Two personality models discussed in depth using theorists with appropriate examples provided 60% • Accurate APA referencing grammar and punctuation 20%

  28. What is the subject/topic of this essay question? • “Personality theories” • What is the instruction in this essay question? • “Describe and discuss” and “Give examples” • Are there any other key aspects or significant words? • “Using theorists”

  29. Plan – 1000 word essayNumber of words Introduction - 10% of word count 1st personality theory – described (100) - discussed (300) - examples 2nd personality theory– described (100) - discussed (300) - examples Conclusion – 10-15% of word count • 100 • 400 • 400 • 100+

  30. Constructing Initial plan

  31. Constructing Initial planYour turn Write a 500 word essay to explain the partial rootzone drying system of irrigation and discuss its advantages and disadvantages Marking schedule: • Described in depth 40% • Advantages and disadvantages have been explored 40% • Accurate APA referencing grammar and punctuation 20%

  32. Plan – 500 word essay Number of words Introduction - 10% of word count PRD described Advantages of PRD Disadvantages of PRD Conclusion – 10-15% of word count • 50 • 200 • 100 • 100 • 50+

  33. ready to research • Work from key words on plan • Change key words on plan to questions so you research to answer your questions • How do you perform partial rootzone drying • How does PRD work on the plant? • Where and when should PRD be used? • What are the advantages of partial rootzone drying? Disadvantages? • You might also prepare a worksheet for yourself with section for your questions and reference details

  34. Example of Research worksheet Question Research Reference

  35. Start writing Start with whichever section you feel most confident writing

  36. In SUmmary Plan to start early on your assignment Analyse the question Draft a plan Research Use academic writing style Draft and redraft Proofread Enjoy the learning process!

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