Assignment Calculator
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Essays and dissertations
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Literature reviews
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Reflective writing
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Writing for science
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Reports
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Blogs and other writing
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Top Tips
Read the brief carefully for
Check that you know:
- What sort of writing is expected (format, style etc).
- How much research is expected.
Plan your time
Integrate research, thinking and writing
- See research, notemaking, critical thinking.
- As you research, plan an outline.
Create a writing plan based on research
- Spidergrams and concept maps are a good start.
- Allocate the word count.
- The first draft will help you clarify ideas.
- You should aim to make your intention/argument clear.
Consider paragraphs as building blocks
- Point, evidence, explain is a good starting point.
- Integrate quotation, paraphrase and summary.
Add references as you go
The introduction and conclusion are important; they need your time and attention
Don’t forget the editing and proof reading!
Resources
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Thesaurus.com
Build your vocabulary with this online tool which gives synonyms, definitions and pronunciations of words.
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Typing.com
Learn the useful skill of touch typing with this free online tool. Register, practise and track your progress.
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Coggle
Coggle is a free and easy-to-learn mind mapping tool. Watch the Coggle video here.
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Grammarly
Checks your spelling, punctuation and grammar as you write. Extension works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge.
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Editor
Use Editor in Word and Outlook to check your spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, conciseness and much more.
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Heading styles in Word
Heading styles are a nifty way to structure a written assignment and navigate around it easily. Watch the video to find out more.
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Dictation in Word
Dictate straight into Word using your inbuilt microphone or Word app on your smartphone. Watch the video to find out more.
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Word
All Falmouth University and University of Exeter Students with a valid email account have access to Microsoft Office , which includes Word.![](/sites/default/files/styles/media_list/public/2021-01/book-writing-essays.jpg?itok=e-OQdtfN)