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Your tutors take a lot of time to give you feedback on your work- why not make use of it to guide how you will tackle your next assignment? You may even improve your grades while improving your understanding of each assessed topic. Use the following steps to help you make the most out of your assignment feedback and don’t let any possible disappointment cloud how you approach your next assignment. Instead, let constructive self-criticism lead to an ‘action-plan’ for future assignments.
Reading and making use of your feedback is an important part of the assessment cycle.
For each assessment, sort your feedback into useful categories and keep a note of all the feedback your receive. You can use the template below to help or you can design your own template.
Download a blank learning journal template.
Does your feedback relate to problems with:
Make sure your analyse your assessment question fully before starting and plan your reading. The Assignment Survival Kit can help with this.
Does your feedback relate to problems with your:
Look at your initial assessment plan and keep that handy while you are researching. Plan your work at both a general level (roughly answering the question) and at a detailed level (paragraph plans, developing your argument). Keep track of your reading and make sure you embed your references right from the start!
Does your feedback relate to problems with:
Reread and proofread your work before you submit it. Make sure your introduction and conclusion are integral to your work and that you have a clear understanding of the structure you want to use for your work (ie an academic essay or a report). Use clear language and check your grammar. Use the Assignment Survival Kit to help you check your work.
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