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Analysing assignment questions

Welcome to Analaysing assignment questions

This guide is designed to help you:

Get familiar with assignment terms like directive, content, and limiting words, making it easier to understand task instructions and rubrics.
Learn how to break down assignment questions into smaller steps to plan and structure your work effectively.
Build confidence in understanding criteria and thinking critically to improve your assignments.

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Analysing Assignment Questions
Check out these workshop slides presented by the Student Success team to learn more about analysing assignment questions.

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References

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority. (2018, January). General syllabuses: Glossary of cognitive terms. Queensland Government. https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/downloads/senior-qce/common/snr_glossary_cognitive_verbs.pdf

Turner, K., Krenus, B., Ireland, L., & Pointon, L. (2011). Essential academic skills (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.

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