Before submission

It’s important to allocate some time to go through your work before you submit it. This is when you can take the time to edit and proofread your content, ensure you’ve met all the formatting parameters given in your assignment question and your unit outline, and maybe even run a draft through Turnitin, if your unit allows.

What you will learn

  • Strategies to effectively edit and proofread your work, including tips on solving and avoiding common mistakes.
  • How to understand and use Turnitin reports effectively before submission.

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Assignment process

Although assignments are not always a linear journey, you’ll usually have to complete the following steps:

UniSkills assignment process graphic A graphic image showing the assignment process. It includes the main modules from the Curtin Library UniSkills assignment guide, and flows from the Getting started module, to the Finding information module, then the Reading and note-taking module, to the Writing module, to the Referencing module and finally the Before submission module. The graphic also is a navigation element and provides the same navigation as the assignment element in the top of page navigation. Getting startedFinding informationReading & note-takingReferencingBefore submissionWritingUniSkills assignment process graphicCurtin LibraryA graphic image showing the assignment process. It includes the main modules from the Curtin Library UniSkills assignment guide, and flows from the Getting started module, to the Finding information module, then the Reading and note-taking module, to the Writing module, to the Referencing module and finally the Before submission module. The graphic also is a navigation element and provides the same navigation as the assignment element in the top of page navigation.