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Guide to assignment writing

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Check with you school(s) as they may have their own requirements.

General layout of assignments

  • All assignments (essays, practical reports, etc) should be typed, word processed or legibly handwritten, on one side of sheets of A4.
  • Double space typewritten or word processed work except for:
    • footnotes which should be single spaced (if applicable) 
    • indented quotations which should be either single or one and half spaced.
  • Each page should have a wide margin of at least 3cm for the marker's comments.
  • Each page should be numbered in either the top right-hand corner or at the centre of the bottom of the page.
  • Make sure pages are securely fastened, preferably with a staple in the top left-hand corner.

Note:  Schools normally have their own cover page template

  • The following information should appear on the cover page of the assignment:
    • Title of assignment
    • Your name
    • Student ID number
    • Name of School
    • Unit name
    • Lecturer's name
    • Due date
    • Date of submission 
      
     
     

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