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- Digital skills
- Digital portfolios
If you have a portfolio assignment to work on and you are not sure where to begin, this page gives you some practical tips to get you off to a strong start. Carefully read your assignment instructions and rubric For any assignment, your first task should be getting to know...
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- Assessments
- Getting started with assignments
- Understanding your assignment
The first step of an assignment is to read the instructions carefully to understand what is required. However, some words in the instructions can be difficult to understand. This page provides examples of common instructional words and explains their meanings. Sample assignment instructions and word meanings Read the sample assignment...
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- University essentials
- Study essentials
During your time at university, you may be asked to complete an assignment that includes a peer review stage. This involves providing feedback on other students’ assignments to help them improve their work. Why are peer reviews used? These assignments help students develop several important skills. By reviewing your colleagues’...
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- University essentials
- Study essentials
- Peer review in assignments
Receiving feedback is a valuable part of the learning process. It helps you improve your work, develop critical thinking skills and improve your communication skills. Here are some tips for making the most out of the feedback you receive from a peer. Be open-minded Approach feedback with an open mind....
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- Assessments
- Getting started with assignments
- Understanding your assignment
Rubrics are tools used to grade students' work by setting clear criteria and performance levels. They show the aspects that will be taken into consideration when the marker evaluates a student's work. The aim of a rubric is to provide explicit and clear communication of assignment expectations. Therefore, reading and...
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- Digital skills
- Digital portfolios
Regardless of the type of course you're studying, it is extremely likely that what you display in your portfolio will need to be accompanied by some form of writing. Let’s explore the types of writing often found in portfolios. Reflection Reflective writing means looking back on an experience, describing the...
