ASSIGNMENT-WRITING Analysis of Title or Brief & Planning the Content.
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ASSIGNMENT-WRITING
Analysis of Title or Brief
&
Planning the Content
Why focus on the title / brief ?
Because
• it contains a central question that has to be answered / specific requirements that have to be adhered to.
• it helps you to focus on the approp areas for research, and on the info to select
• it may suggest ways in which the info gathered should be organised.
How to focus on the title / brief
• Read it out loud slowly• Read it slowly several times• Underline / Highlight the words which tell
you the approach to take (“The key verbs”)• Underline / Highlight the words that guide
you on the selection of subject-matter• Ask yourself questions about the title
(eg Why has it been given?)• Discuss it with a colleague
Choice of topic ?
• Choose a topic that interests you
• Choose one that will allow you to meet the aims of the module assessment (Can you include theory ?)
• Choose one that is easy to plan
• If topics are tied to a lecture programme, pick one that occurs early in the series
How much is this assignment worth?
• How far does the grade for the module depend on getting good marks here ?
• How many marks are given for analysis, conclusions, presentation etc?
• What are the rules for length? layout? referencing?
How long is it going to take?
Estimate and allocate time needed for:
• Analysing brief and planning the content
• Research Tasks
• Revising your plan
• Selecting and organising notes
• Producing the draft
• Revising and editing the draft
Planning the Content - 1
• Read the title / brief once again
• ‘Brainstorm’ what you think should go into the assignment
• Try doing this with a fellow-student
• Put it down as a list, or as a mind-map
• Read the title / brief again and check your list /mind-map against it
Planning the Content - 2
• ‘Brainstorming’ Questions to ask:– What do I already know?– What have I read?– What ideas / questions do I need to research?– Which sources might be interesting or
valuable?