Study Skills for Higher Education

SSHE Assignment report template – 1500 words

Cover page (Not included in the word count)

• Title of the report
• Name of the course
• Submission date
• Student ID

Abstract (Not included in the word count and on a separate page)

• Provides a quick overview
• A brief summary of the contents of the report

(Approx. 50-100 words)

Table of contents (Not included in the word count and on a separate page)

• Shows the section headings, subheadings and page numbers

Introduction

• A general introduction to the topic
• Demonstrate why this topic is important
• Mention the purpose of this report
• Explain what you are going to do – This report will…..

(Approx. 100 words)

Analysis and discussion

1.     Some strategies that students can use to improve their reading ability.  

• Choose at least 5 strategies that students can use to improve their reading abilities.
  For example: predicting content, reading for gist, signposting language, reading for details, skimming, scanning, note taking, preparing the environment etc.

1. Describe and evaluate why these are important issues.

(Approx. 600 words)

2.     Suggestions that will help students improve the quality of their written assignments.  

• Provide at least 5 suggestions that will help student improve the quality of their written assignments. For example: listening to feedback, keeping a positive attitude, time management, clear signposting language, clear structure/ paragraphs, correct grammar and spelling, critical thinking, proof-reading, using sufficient sources, correct referencing etc.

1. Describe and evaluate why these are important issues.

(Approx. 600 words)

Recommendations.

1. Provide some brief recommendations based on the information discussed in the previous questions.

(Approx. 100 words)

Conclusion

• Demonstrate how you have addressed the topic
• Highlight the main key points discussed in your report
• Demonstrate any conclusions that can be drawn from the report as a whole
• Do NOT include any new information
• No references

(Approx. 100 words)

Reference list

At least SIX (6) references – Use Harvard referencing

Include at least EIGHT in-text citations throughout the body of the report. (Gibbons, 2020)