How Create assignments in VU
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Manage your study time well by using a planner or diary to pace your choices
appropriately. Starting your course assignments early Don't wait until the last
minute You need time to gather relevant information, communicate and
communicate with your course, and find additional resources to complete
assignments.
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Read the assignment carefully and find out what is required. Underline key
words like discuss, consider, how to... These words will tell you what you will
do for the assignment.
• In particular, pay close attention
to any format requirements mentioned in the assignment. Many times, the
solution is required as a spreadsheet or word-processed document and tutors may
refuse to award marks if formatting requirements are not followed.
• The first thing before doing an
assignment is to understand the assignment thoroughly. If anything is not clear
in the assignment, you can ask your peers and tutors.
• Brainstorm and write down your
original thoughts on paper or in your computer.
• Check the question again to make
sure you are answering it correctly.
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• Get to the point. For example, in a
descriptive question, there is no need for a long introduction or wordy answer.
Don't just write about the topic, relate your answers to the points given in
the assignments and give your insights/thoughts on it. Make simple sentences,
this will reduce language and grammar mistakes.
• Make sure you meet all assignment
requirements. Ignoring small points can lead to loss of marks. Remember, when
answering any assignment, you must demonstrate your understanding of the topic.
• Think and answer logically. Organize
your thoughts. Your assignments should be clear, well organized and very well
constructed.
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• You are encouraged to consult books, journals and the Internet to prepare your assignment but remember to provide proper references and citations so that you are not penalized.• It influences the grader how well arranged things appear at first glance. Create paragraphs like this and use headings. This will also help you check that you have answered all the questions.• Do not copy word for word from any source. Use your own words as much as possible.• If you use an idea from a book or the Internet, written in your own words, you must provide the author's name and year. At the end of your assignment you must give full details.
• If you use words from a book, you must give the author, year and page. Citation and citation should be done properly so that you don't get penalized.• Working with others and sharing ideas is always a valuable activity and recommended for assignments. However, any content you submit must be your own unique and original work.
• Copying from others or allowing them to copy from you are both classified as cheating and will be awarded zero marks. The University may impose further penalties in certain cases.• Submission deadline should be strictly adhered to. Late assignments are not accepted as the university already makes allowances for infrastructural issues like power shortage etc.

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