Academic success is not just about attending lectures and sitting exams; it also involves producing high-quality assignments that demonstrate your understanding of the subject matter. This module aims to provide you with valuable insights into assignment expectations, required skills, and available resources, equipping you with the confidence and skills to produce high-quality academic work.




  • Overview and Aims
  • Preparation is key
  • A scaffolded approach to assignment writing
  • Breaking down and understanding your assignment
  • Breaking down and understanding
  • Applying the TAP Model to Assignment Questions
  • Planning and Structuring
  • Breaking down the word count
  • Generating questions to support planning and structure
  • Further academic skills used for assignment writing
  • Reading and Research
  • Keeping track of your sources and referencing
  • Ready to Write
  • Presenting your ideas
  • Linking your ideas
  • Critical Analysis
  • Expanding your vocabulary
  • Writing in third person
  • Drafting and re drafting
  • Editing, Proofreading and Referencing
  • Conclusion
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