Transcript Assignment Writing

A product
which shows
that you
understand or
can perform
course content
to the required
standard
Written
Verbal
Performed
Focus on Essays and Reports
Question
or Topic
Marking
Schedule
Tutor’s explanation
in class
Assignment Expectations
Understand
the assignment
requirements
Plan your time
so you
complete your
work in plenty
of time – no
procrastinating
Motivate
yourself to get
reading and
researching –
learning as
you go
Organise your
ideas
Stick with the
task,
redrafting
often.
Proofread!
Submit
assignment
on time
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Bibliography

Introduce topic and
background information

Identify the main points in
the essay AND how they will
be addressed

Main points

Linked

Summary of content from
body of the essay

Reference list – APA format
..Depends on the type of report you are writing
Sections will include
Introduction
Results/
Findings
Discussion
Conclusion
Bibliography
May also include
Abstract
Literature
Review
Method
Recommend
ations
Appendices
 3rd
person - Impersonal
 Accurate grammar and punctuation
 Logical – structured flow
 Researched – evidence based
 No slang or colloquialisms – formal
 Precise rather than vague
 YOUR
OWN VOICE – paraphrased not copied
Intelligent
but
Unknowledgable
Identify the following phrases
as either
academic or personal
writing
I think that there has been an
increase in the harmful use of alcohol
over the last decade
Personal – Opinion
(Only give your opinion if it is
asked for)
According to the World Health
Organisation (2011), the average
consumption of acloholic beverages
in 2005 was 6.13 litres of
pure alcohol for every person
aged 15 and older
Academic – statistics, referenced
On average, the pre-kindergarten classes
that the children in this subsample
attended met for 23h per week
Academic – providing it has
been preceded by some
research and statistical
analysis. 23h should be
written out in full: 23 hours
In my experience, I have found
that children’s language knowledge
in toddlerhood predicts their
literacy achievement at school
Personal – anecdotal (only
include personal
experience if it is asked for.
Even then you should
provide an example to back
this statement up)
In 2009, DOC applied aerial 1080
to 174,000 hectares to control
possums and rats.
Academic – factual, but
should be referenced
To incredulous looks from both sides,
he said the rules banned MPs wearing
or carrying anything that advertised things.
Personal – subjective
interpretation of body
langauge, not referenced.
Is more like journalism than
academic writing
Number these steps 1-10
Reflect
and
review
Think
Read
question
Plan
Research
and read
Analyse
the
question
Redraft
and
redraft
Draft
Submit
Construct
initial
plan
The effective method
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Read question
Analyse the question
Construct initial plan
Read / research
Think
Plan
Write first draft
Check and re-draft.
Proofread
Submit
Reflect and review on
feedback
The ‘assignment is a
nightmare’ method
1.
Read question
4.
Read / research
7.
Write first draft
9.
Submit
Identify the
subject
Identify the
instruction
Check if there
are any other
significant words
to consider
Identify key
aspects in this
particular
question
Watch one way
to do this
Using theorists from the field of psychology,
describe and discuss two personality theories
and give examples (1000 words).
Marking schedule:
 Two theories described
20%
 Two personality models discussed in depth
using theorists with appropriate examples
provided
60%
 Accurate APA referencing grammar and
punctuation
20%
 What
is the subject/topic of this essay
question?
 “Personality theories”
 What
is the instruction in this essay question?
 “Describe and discuss” and “Give examples”
 Are
there any other key aspects or significant
words?
 “Using theorists”
Introduction - 10% of word count
 100
1st personality theory – described (100)  400
- discussed (300)
- examples
2nd personality theory– described (100) 400
- discussed (300)
- examples
Conclusion – 10-15% of word count
 100+
Identify how much of the word count goes on
introduction and conclusion
Ask how many words do I have to write in the body
of the essay?
Break down main points into manageable pieces.
Consider calculating how many words for each section
based on the marking schedule details - roughly
Write a 500 word essay to explain the partial
rootzone drying system of irrigation and
discuss its advantages and disadvantages
Marking schedule:
 Described in depth
 Advantages and
disadvantages have
been explored
 Accurate APA referencing
grammar and punctuation
40%
40%
20%
Introduction - 10% of word count
 50
PRD described
 200
Advantages of PRD
 100
Disadvantages of PRD
 100
Conclusion – 10-15% of word count
 50+
 Work
from key words on plan
 Change
key words on plan to questions so
you research to answer your questions


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How do you perform partial rootzone drying
How does PRD work on the plant?
Where and when should PRD be used?
What are the advantages of partial rootzone
drying? Disadvantages?
 You
might also prepare a worksheet for
yourself with section for your questions and
reference details
Question
Research
Reference
Start with
whichever section
you feel most
confident writing
Plan to start early on your
assignment
Analyse the question
Draft a plan
Research
Use academic writing style
Draft and redraft
Proofread
Enjoy the learning process!