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DEFINE THE ASSIGNMENT

Before you start researching for your assignment, you need to understand what you are being asked to do. Use the following pages to help you define the assignment.

STEP 1: UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENT

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KEY POINTS:

What are you being asked to do?

Always use the assessment rubric - it is the "to do" list of your assignment.

Re-write the task or question in your own words to help you understand it better.

STEP 2: USE WHAT YOU KNOW

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KEY POINTS :

What do you already know about the topic?

Brainstorm - what do you still need to find out?

What is the scope of your assignment/how big is the assignment?

STEP 3: BACKGROUND READING & DEVELOPING KEYWORDS

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KEY POINTS:

Familiarise yourself with the very basics of your topic by using reference websites such as Wikipedia or Britannica.

Remember to keep track of what you've read for your bibliography.

List some key words and phrases you might use when searching for information. Click here for more information.

STEP 4: PLAN THE FINAL PRODUCT

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This is a good time to think about how you will present your assignment. For example, will it be a poster, a video, an artefact, or a powerpoint presentation?

Will you need to find images, video clips, interview people, use newspaper articles, or hardcopy books?

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