Assignment calculator | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Assignment calculator - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Accessibility links Content Menu Footer Search Current students International students Library Contact USC Study Programs Find a program Study locations Online study Pathways to study Short courses Undergraduate Majors and minors Headstart Postgraduate International students Student life Student support Student life Sport Study overseas Work placements Facilities Safety and security Applying How to apply Fees Scholarships Key dates and timetables Credit transfer Research Research Thompson Institute Forest Research Institute Find an expert Research students USC Clinical Trials USC Research Bank Community Community Parents and guardians Schools engagement Continuing education Alumni Giving to USC Industry Connect with our students Professional development Work placements About About Locations USC News Careers at USC Diversity and inclusion Sustainability Key statistics Learning and teaching Policies and procedures Strategic Plan 2021-2024 Reports Menu Search Search Pro tip: To search, just start typing - at any time, on any page. × Searching {{ model.searchType }} for returned no results. « « {{ page }} » » News USC Newsroom Staff More Home Current students Assignment calculator Assignment calculator The USC Assignment Calculator is a guide for written assessment tasks including reports and essays. Every assessment is different. You may move through some steps faster or slower depending on the assessment. Use the links in this calculator to learn more about the areas you need to improve. Enter the date you intend to start your assessment and the due date for submission below. * These links require your USC username and password Start date Due date Clear Assignment name Export You have {{vm.diffDays}} day{{vm.diffDays > 1 ? 's' : ''}} to finish {{vm.message}} Time's up! Time to submit Crunch time! Better make a plan and stay on track You've got time if you start now Good work planning ahead. Keep focussed and start early You are so organised! You have plenty of time to plan well Step 1 Get started {{vm.deadline(1)}} In Blackboard/Canvas, get your course outline, the assessment task information and the marking criteria. Things to note: assessment due date word limit referencing style formatting instructions submission details Learn more Balancing your studies Navigating USC systems and assessment Academic integrity Learning strategies Accessing study materials Engaging with learning support Step 2 Analyse the task {{vm.deadline(6)}} Read and understand the assessment task by: identifying key words (direction, limiting and content words) generating ideas making a plan or concept map formulating a research approach Learn more Analyse the task (library) Analysing assignment questions De-constructing your assessment task (interactive resource) Step 3 Search for quality information {{vm.deadline(31)}} Use library resources and guides to begin your search. You will need to: develop your search strategy read your course readings and key texts find and evaluate credible sources in Discover and databases save the full citation for referencing. Explore the guides for library help or contact the library. Learn more Approaches to study and research Search effectively What are credible sources? Find information Evaluate your sources Develop your research skills Step 4 Note-taking and using sources {{vm.deadline(49)}} Start to take careful notes with reference details. Remember to: paraphrase and summarise the most relevant information look for patterns in the sources you are reading organise your notes and link them to your plan record the full reference as you use each source Learn more Academic language * Reading and notetaking How to read more effectively Quoting, summarising and paraphrasing Referencing Guides and Academic Integrity Referencing and Academic Integrity Step 5 Write and format your first draft {{vm.deadline(79)}} Make sure you keep on task when writing. To do so: write paragraphs that respond to the task, using the information you found follow the structure and format required reference each source as you write demonstrate critical thinking in your writing Learn more Understanding academic writing Essay writing Report writing Referencing Guides and Academic Integrity Academic and study support Step 6 Edit, proofread, and edit again {{vm.deadline(99)}} Use a checklist to make sure you have: answered the assessment task and stayed on topic covered all parts and identified any gaps used the correct referencing style aligned to the marking criteria formatted and referenced correctly checked for grammatical and stylistic errors Learn more Step to improve your writing Proofreading tips * LinkedIn Learning - help with Word and formatting documents How to proofread assignments - USQ Step 7 Submit your assessment - well done! {{vm.deadline(100)}} Make sure you include all parts of your assessment when you submit it. There are no second chances! Do you need to upload the assessment to Blackboard/Canvas? Have you checked your assessment through SafeAssign/TurnItIn and made the necessary changes? Learn more What is SafeAssign? Help with electronic submission Find your assignment submission box Review your assessment task feedback When you get your assessment results, read your tutor's feedback. There may be valuable tips to help you improve your next assessment task. Use the links in this calculator to learn more about the areas you need to improve. 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