Assignment Scheduler Assignment Scheduler Enter the date your assignment is due to get a plan for the time you have available. Start: Due: Assignment Name: Calculate schedule 1.Review the question(5%) Analyse the question carefully. What are the specific aspects of the question/task? Determine the directions for the assignment (e.g. to discuss, explain, argue) and the referencing style required. Understand which writing structure to use and the length of the assignment. Tips: Watch this video about interpreting the task Seek help if you are unsure (your lecturer or ALLSP) Back to top 2.Research and gather information(30%) Finding information can take longer than expected so employ a structured and systematic process. This may include: Brainstorming the topic Finding key words Using the Library search Evaluating the search results Skimming and scanning Making notes Tips: Visit the ALLSP Research and reading site to get information about effective searching and reading strategies. Visit the Subject Guides to get information about effective searching. If you need help, ask: your lecturer (via online discussion pages) the ALLSP team a librarian Back to top 3.Develop a plan(10%) Breakdown your assignment into sub-topics. Revise the structural elements of the assessment (literature review, case study, essay, report, annotated bibliography). Tips: Visit the ALLSP Academic Assignments page for information to help you plan your work Use Note Layout tools to help break down you assignment topics and ideas Back to top 4.Write your draft(30%) Use your own voice (do not quote) Paraphrase and summarise Revise reporting verbs Make sure you use evidence to support your argument. Visit the Referencing guide and check the relevant referencing style. Tips: Visit the Academic Writing site to get tips on language construction, writing and quoting. Keep a record of all your sources Back to top 5.Review and proof-read your draft(20%) Leave enough after writing your draft time to gain some distance from your assignment before reviewing Follow the ALLSP guide on Editing and Proofreading Skills Consult the referencing style guide on the library website There are several video resources that may help you better understand the skills necessary to proofread and format your work Tips: If you are using APA or Harvard style, use the checklists in the Guide to proofread your in-text references and list Watch these short videos on how to format your references in APA or Harvard or AGLC style. Back to top 6.Final checks(5%) Re-read your assignment Make sure you know how to submit Tips: View the Learnline Orientation if unsure how to submit Back to top 7.Submit on time Back to topPrint Inspired by the assignment date calculator developed by STUDYSmarter at The University of Western Australia
