University assessments
You'll need to complete a range of assessments whilst studying. We've compiled information about the common assessment types to help you understand them.
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Introduction to assessment
Find out how you will be assessed.
eSubmission video guides
What's covered
- How to submit a draft assignment.
- What an Originality Report is and how to find and interpret it.
- How to submit your work for marking.
- How to access your grades and feedback.
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Understanding your assessment brief
What's covered
- The different parts of the assessment brief.
- Using your assessment brief to plan and complete your assessments.
- Where to get help if you don't understand the assignment brief.
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Assessment methods
What's covered
- Formative (practice for success) and summative assessments.
- How to approach the different types of assessment you may be asked to complete.
- The purpose of different assessment methods.
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Approaching your assessments: Six steps to success
What's covered
- Analysing the task and planning your research.
- Finding and evaluating information.
- Reading and note-taking.
- Planning and writing.
- Editing and submitting.
- Using feedback.
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Assessment methods
Discover the different assessment methods.
Approaching your essay
What's covered
- How and when to get started with your first draft.
- How to structure paragraphs and essays.
- What to include in an introduction and conclusion.
- How you can use evidence to write objectively.
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Using Microsoft Word to format your essay
What's covered
- Fonts
- Line spacing
- Paragraph alignment
- Indentations
- Margins
- Numbering
- Headers and footers
- Footnotes
- Spelling and grammar
- Word count
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Approaching your presentation
What's covered
- Planning a presentation.
- Creating good slides.
- Delivering your presentation with confidence.
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Preparing for and delivering an online presentation
What's covered
- Preparing for an online presentation.
- Tips for delivering it.
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Narrated Presentations and Video submissions
What's covered
- How to record narration and create a video using a PowerPoint presentation.
- Using Microsoft Clipchamp, a screen recording and video editing tool. Record your screen, webcam, or both at the same time, for demos and presentations.
Approaching your literature review
What's covered
- Planning your search.
- Finding literature.
- Evaluating and organising your material.
- Writing your review.
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Approaching your dissertation
What's covered
- The importance of choosing the right topic.
- How to narrow the scope of your research.
- How to write your research proposal.
- An introduction to research methods.
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Writing your dissertation
What's covered
- How to get started.
- How to work with your supervisor.
- How to structure your dissertation.
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Approaching your exams
What's covered
- Different types of tests and exams.
- How to prepare.
- How to be your best on the day.
Note: The advice given applies to on-campus and online tests and exams.
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Effective revision
What's covered
- Preparing for revision.
- How to revise effectively.
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Approaching your scientific report
What's covered
- What a scientific report is.
- Understanding the basic structure.
- The purpose of each section.
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Approaching your business report
What's covered
- What a business report is.
- How to approach writing one.
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Approaching your practical assessment
What's covered
- The purpose, challenges and benefits of practical assessments.
- Theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- How to prepare for your assessment.
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Approaching your blog post
What's covered
- What a blog post is.
- How to write an effective post for academic assessment.
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Approaching your case study
What's covered
- What a case study is.
- Organising your ideas.
- Analysing a case study.
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Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) exam
What's covered
- The purpose of MCQ exams
- Different MCQ question types
- How to prepare for them
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Introduction to reflective writing
What's covered
- What reflective writing is and how to write reflectively.
- Introduction to a model that helps you to reflect.
Effective group working
What's covered
- How to approach working with others
- Designating roles and responsibilities
- Group work etiquette
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Apps for online group working
What's covered
- How to use Microsoft Teams and other online apps for effective collaborative group working.
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Approaching your poster presentation
What's covered
- What an academic poster is.
- How to approach your poster.
- How to present your poster.
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Writing a review of an article, performance or book
What's covered
- What a review is and isn't.
- How to approach writing a review.
- How to structure a review.
Estimated duration is 10 minutes.