Understanding Assignment Instructions

This "Understanding the Assignment"Flash handout will help you to:

  • understand instructors' assumptions,
  • be prepared for assignments,
  • identify and define verbs and concepts used most often to describe assignments and
  • break down the assignment into its multiple parts, if necessary.
What will I be able to do after reading this?
  • Understand terms used in assignment (verbs and concepts).
  • Understand instructors' expectations.
  • Relate course materials to assignment.
  • Break down assignment instructions.
When will I use it?
  • Before you start writing or researching to direct your thinking.
  • After you've completed a first draft to make sure your essay answers the question the instructor is asking.
How should I use it?
  • As a guide to understanding the multiple demands of assignments.
Why should I use it?
  • To help you avoid the heartache and frustration of working for hours to produce an assignment that does fulfill the instructor's requirements.
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