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Module Objectives

This module provides strategies for gathering and noting ideas. It describes the importance of:

  • taking notes when working on written assignments
  • developing effective strategies for gathering information and taking notes
  • organizing notes to develop the structure and main arguments of an essay
  • creating graphic representations of ideas
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Module Objectives

This module on understanding assignments provides strategies for:

  • understanding the general requirements of an academic assignment
  • determining the purpose of an assignment in order to guide the writing process
  • discovering types of assignments and their corresponding signal words
  • noting various disciplinary approaches
  • defining the audience and considering its role in the assignment