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Presentation - ATK

 
For further information, these external links may be useful:
Planning and Structuring your Essay (University of Reading) 
Planning and writing (Oxford) 
Planning and writing assignments (Nottingham)

1:1 bookable appointments can be made with your Academic Skills Advisers for your subject area.

Students from Ipswich can book two appointments per week (if you are a student from the Learning Network, please contact your library) - 

  • up to 1 hour with an Academic Skills Advisor

Appointments are scheduled in 30 minute slots.  

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Do I understand my presentation title?

Understanding what you are being asked to present is an important first step in getting started with your assignment.  It may sound simple, but it is crucial that you understand your presentation question and objectives- misinterpreting what the question is asking you to do will waste your time and result in lower marks.

Consider the following:

  • Read your assignment and ask yourself what you are specifically being asked to do.
  • Start thinking about your question as soon as you receive it.  The more time you allow yourself to examine what you are being asked to do and plan your strategy for executing the assignment, the more likely you are to recognise any challenges you may encounter or skills you need to build for successful completion. 
  • Read your assessment criteria

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  • Look for and make sure you understand the definition of any instruction words provided in the question.  Instruction words will instruct or direct you in the approach you should take towards the proposition of the question.  The exact meaning of instruction words vary depending on your subject area, and their meanings should be carefully considered in relation to what you are being asked to present.
  • Topic words within a question will indicate “what” you have to discuss in your presentation, and may provide you with ideas when considering your key search terms.