How to break down an assignment brief
Turn task wording into a practical checklist of actions, scope, criteria and submission rules.
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Practical guides for your next study step
Explore clear, original guides for planning assignments, shaping arguments, organising research and checking references. Use them alongside your course brief and institution’s guidance.
How to plan an academic essay
Build a focused response from the prompt, evidence and a clear paragraph outline.
Read the guide →How to plan a dissertation project
Connect your research question, reading, method and milestones in a workable plan.
Read the guide →How to plan a literature review
Scope a review, record sources, compare ideas and build a useful synthesis.
Read the guide →How to choose a research method that fits your question
Compare evidence, method, access, ethics and practical limits before choosing an approach.
Read the guide →How to organise sources and references while you write
Keep source notes consistent and make a final check between citations and the reference list.
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