{"id":16022,"date":"2023-03-30T09:48:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T23:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=16022"},"modified":"2024-08-29T14:16:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T04:16:04","slug":"welcome-to-the-library-tips-for-writing-and-editing-your-assignments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2023\/03\/30\/welcome-to-the-library-tips-for-writing-and-editing-your-assignments\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the library: Tips for writing and editing your assignments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting started with writing and editing your university assignments can be a daunting prospect. But if you\u2019re feeling lost, we\u2019re here with a little bit of guidance to help you on your way.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting Started<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understand the assignment requirements:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carefully read the instructions and pay attention to the guidelines and marking rubric. <\/span>Understanding your assignment<\/span><\/a> is the essential first step. You might create a masterpiece but if it doesn\u2019t answer the question you\u2019ve been asked then it\u2019s all been for nothing. In particular keep an eye out for the <\/span>assignment type<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Break the assignment down into manageable pieces:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make time for researching, writing and editing your assignment. Breaking your assignment into manageable pieces and setting deadlines for each element helps you feel a sense of accomplishment and keeps you motivated to keep going.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Research:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Researching<\/span><\/a> is an essential part of the assignment writing process. <\/span>Make sure to use reliable sources<\/span><\/a>. As you collect relevant information for your assignment<\/span>,<\/span> organise your <\/span>findings into categorie<\/span><\/a>s<\/span> as this will make it easier to format your assignment when it comes time to start writing. The Library hosts <\/span>online workshops<\/span><\/a> to help with developing your research skills.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Create an outline:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With all your research now sorted out into categories you can start <\/span>creating the structural skeleton<\/span><\/a> of your assignment. Use bullet points or headings to separate your ideas and arguments into different sections.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fill in the gaps:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All that\u2019s left now is to turn those bullet points and headings into a coherent piece of writing. All of your arguments are ready and waiting for you to start writing them down. Remember you want your <\/span>academic writing<\/span><\/a> to be:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n