The First Steps (Understanding the question): The Assignment Journey Part 1

In this episode Alex and Naomi (Senior Skills Officer), go through what the first steps are that you could take when you are given an assignment. They discuss using the assignment brief and what questions you can ask to understand the question. Their advice is backed up by voices of current University of Derby Students.  The Assignment Journey is a series of podcasts outlining the journey of an assignment, from when you first receive it, to when it is submitted. In each episode Alex from the University of Derby Skills Team, is joined by special guests from the University who share their specialist advice on each area. For more information on understanding the question, see our Skills Guide: https://libguides.derby.ac.uk/academicwriting/questions

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The University of Derby Skills Podcast contains several series designed to help you find success in your time at university. Current Series: Success as a Student Podcast - A series which examines how you can develop the key skills that will help you in finding your version of success as a student. Topics include, getting organised, having a growth mindset and learning from failure. The Assignment Journey: This series unpicks each part of the academic writing process from when you first get your assignment to when it is submitted. RLT Open Knowledge Podcast