Tips to get you started on your assignment, including how to understand the assignment topic, plan your assignment, academic writing and formatting.
Step-by-step guide to tackling assignments
The most important thing to remember when starting your assignment is to start – and start early. These steps will help you to get going.
Assignment types
Get an overview of the most common assignment types you may be asked to do as part of your studies.
Plan your assignment
Planning your assignment will help you get focused and keep you on track. It will also help make writing your assignment easier.
Understand your assignment task
Before you start your assignment make sure you understand what you have been asked to do.
Writing skills
Information on academic writing and some tips to help you with your assignment writing skills.
Formatting and presenting assignments
Find out how to format and present your assignments correctly before you submit them for marking. You can also find a link to the Assessment Word Limit Policy on this page.