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Written assignments 

Essay writing is a key skill for success at university. As most of your marks will be based on written work, it is important to:

 

  • develop ability to understand the questions asked in assignments,

  • to find information for those assignments

  • to use that information in writing assignments.

  • to communicate ideas clearly and appropriately.

A Headstart seminar will show students how to:

 

  • Understand the title, the requirement

  • Structure the essay (introduction etc; signposting; font; word count, deadline etc)

  • Search for relevant info and identify reliable sources

  • Express an opinion and develop a thesis

  • Use proper referencing

  • Use of appropriate English and academic grammar

  • Avoid plagiarism

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