As soon as you receive your assignment you should plan an approach the task.
Divide the task into smaller more manageable sections and you will be less likely to put it off until the last minute.
Create an ‘Essay Folder’ – both on your PC and a hardcopy folder. You should create a new folder for every assignment, allowing you to save all your notes in the same place.
Note the following details which will be given with the assignment specification:
The question
The deadline
The marking scheme
The length required
Formatting requirements
Any specific instructions made by the lecturer
Time management
Every assignment you receive will have a very specific deadline. Note the time and date carefully!
Penalties for late submission are either a 25% grade reduction or a zero mark, depending on the lateness of the submission.
Extensions can be granted in exceptional circumstances, such as illness. Application for an extension should be made to your Programme Leader in advance of the assignment deadline.
You may have more than one assignment due on the same day so you will have to manage your time wisely in order to meet all assignment deadlines.
Draw up aschedule
at the beginning of term, detailing when each of your assignments is due.
Even if your deadlines look a long way off,
begin researching early on
.
Plan
2-3 hour research sessions
for each assignment early in the semester/term.
Allocate time for each stage of the assignment process on your schedule
and stick to it as best you can.
