{"id":14387,"date":"2020-11-09T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-08T23:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=14387"},"modified":"2020-11-04T12:51:57","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T02:51:57","slug":"5-steps-for-starting-your-assignment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2020\/11\/09\/5-steps-for-starting-your-assignment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 steps for starting your assignment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting an assignment can be stressful. Not sure where to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">begin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? Here are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0steps t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o help you get\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on track<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Read the task instructions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are many different types of assignments, so knowing the type of assignment and the assignment requirements will help<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Reading the task instructions will allow you to plan the word count for an essay or report, or allocate the time\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">required<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for an individual or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">group<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0oral presentation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find out how to structure\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/writing-your-assignment\/assignment-writing#structure\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">essays<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/do-not-publish\/jackie2\/academic-skills\/nested-content\/assignment-writing#literature-reviews\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">literature reviews<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/do-not-publish\/jackie2\/academic-skills\/nested-content\/assignment-writing#report-writing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reports<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/do-not-publish\/jackie2\/academic-skills\/nested-content\/assignment-writing#reflective-writing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reflective writing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/writing-your-assignment\/assignment-writing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assignment Writing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fwebpage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0task<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0instructions also guide the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">written\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">format<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">font style<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spacing and referencing style.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the assignment is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a presentation,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they will tell you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whether\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use PowerPoint, Prezi, Sway or video and present face to face online (live or pre-recorded).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So be sure to read the task instructions carefully!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Step 2: Unpack the question<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unpack the assignment question by identifying helpful words. There are three types of words<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that can guide your understanding:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/writingandlearning.calpoly.edu\/content\/gwr\/wpe\/tips\/directive_words\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Directive words<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">explain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0how to approach the assignment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Topic words identify the major concepts in your task. These are the keywords you will use to start searching for resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Limiting words narrow the scope of your assignment and include dates, locations and populations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Step 3: Research the assignment topic<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the topic words and limiting words to plan your research strategy. Record the searches you have undertaken, so you can refine the search and locate the best information. Get more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/writing-your-assignment\/assignment-preparation#searchtips\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nline search tips<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for your assignments<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on the Assignment Preparation webpage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 4: Organise your notes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You need to read and note the information you have identified as potentially useful for your assignment. So, make sure you develop a process to organise your information in a way that makes your life easier. Record the reference material\u2014if saving electronically, use file names that make it easy to locate the information and store the files under topics rather than course codes so you can locate them\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">again\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for future assignments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 5:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rite or present the assignment<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most assignments expect you to organise the information logically, using an introduction, body and conclusion. The information needs to have an academic argument to communicate the overall point you are making on your assignment topic.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more help on getting started with assignments check out the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/writing-your-assignment\/assignment-preparation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assignment Preparation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/writing-your-assignment\/assignment-writing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assignment Writing\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fwebpages on the Library<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0website<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:298,&quot;335559740&quot;:408}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you also need help with referencing, take a look at our handy\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/referencing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Referencing Guides<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:298,&quot;335559740&quot;:408}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting an assignment can be stressful. 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