Written tasks

These are the most common kinds of written assessment task you may be asked to complete at university. Be aware that each field of study will have a preferred model, so if in doubt, always confirm your lecturer’s requirements.

An academic essay is a logically structured piece of writing that analyses and evaluates a topic or issue.

Essay Writing

Unlike essays, reports can be completely different in structure depending on what you’re studying.

Report Writing

An annotated bibliography is a combination of providing bibliographic information on a specific source plus a paragraph summarising and evaluating the content of the source.

Annotated Bibliographies

When we’re talking about a literature review, ‘literature’ refers to all the texts and works surrounding a particular topic.

Literature Reviews

Reflective journals are one of the few assessment tasks where relating a personal experience is not only allowed but required.

Reflective Writing

Before giving the presentation, get as familiar with the topic as you can.

Oral Presentations

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