Week 8 - Assignment Writing Tips

 
 
 
Dear Students,

Lots of assignments are being written at the moment, so there is no better time to use the really valuable resources available here to perfect those skills and produce the best piece of work that you can. Spending extra time on these initial assignments really pays off as, if you do it right at the beginning, you'll go from strength to strength as the semester and years progress.

Manage your time well and remember to speak to your lecturers if you are worried about any of your modules. They have lots of great advice.

Enjoy the week!

Claire
 
This week's events

Event                                                  Date                Time               Event Link   

Lunchtime Mindfulness                            01/12/20           13:00 - 14:00         Register here
                           

Pathways to Success (Wk 3)                    01/12/20           17:00 - 18:00         Register here 
'Building Confidence and
Resilience'   
                     

Afternoon Mass (Online)                           01/12/20 &       13:00 - 13:30       Live stream here 
                                                                     03/12/20
                         
Literature Review Writing                         02/12/20           12:00 - 13:00         
Register here


*Career & Workplace Skills Session        02/12/20           13:00 - 13:45         Register here
'Attract Employers with the
DCU Graduate Attributes'
 
      
(*Please note that the above session is mandatory for Silver Engage Award participants)


Advent Talks (Pt 1):                                   03/12/20           18:30 - 18:50      Live stream here 
'Reflections for this
time and season'  
 

Pathways to Success (Wk 3)                    04/12/20           13:00 - 14:00        Register here 
'Building Confidence and
Resilience'                         
 
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DCU ASSIGNMENT WRITING E-TUTORIAL
Need help with upcoming assignments?
Then check out this video tutorial from DCU Writing Centre which takes you through the 7 key steps to writing a great assignment. The tutorial gives really useful examples, as well as some helpful strategies to get you started on your assignment. Check it out here!

To make an appointment with DCU Writing Centre visit this webpage.
 

LETS FIND E-TUTORIAL - DCU LIBRARY WEBSITE 
Have you heard about LETS (Library      E-Tutorials for Students)? Produced by DCU Library, these tutorials will help you to locate, evaluate and use information effectively.

The LETSfind tutorial is a great tool for assignment writing as it will show you how to search for and evaluate information for your assignments, outside of your module reading lists. Get more information here
 
DEVELOP - STUDY SKILLS RESOURCES AND MORE
Have you checked out DEVELOP yet?!

This new online resource hub contains a wide range of resources to support your student journey, from career and life skills to positive mental health and wellbeing.

Why not take a look at the Study Skills section to find more great resources on assignment writing, as well as effective research skills, exam tips and more!
 
 
ASSIGNMENT WRITING - 5 TOP TIPS FOR STUDENTS!
 
Useful Resources for Assignment Writing
 

For more academic writing tips and resources, or to make an individual appointment with a writing tutor, please visit the DCU Writing Centre website.
 
 
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