Answer the question and make sure you follow task instructions and rubrics carefully.
Support your views with well-referenced research, evidence and examples.
Analyse and synthesise ideas, and evaluate them critically. Don’t just describe.
Use objective language that doesn’t focus on your personal views (e.g. “It is evident that……” not “I think that…")
Use a formal style: use more formal words (e.g. “children” not “kids”), don’t use contractions (“will not” not “won’t”), and don’t use abbreviations (e.g. “that is” not “i.e”)
Use standard, consistent formatting: clear paragraphs and/or sections; fonts like Arial or Calibri in 12 point; name, student ID and page numbers in the footer etc.
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