Students Guide to Assessment - Plymouth University

FAQWill I get the assignments for all the modules that I amstudying all at the same time?You may receive all of the details about all of theassignments at the beginning of each semester, and youshould look carefully at the hand-in dates for each pieceof work. As has been said earlier it is useful to break downeach piece of work into smaller component and enter each ofthese into your diary.Not all university assessments require submitting at thesame time, but there are key times, e.g. towards the end ofthe semester, when you have a number of assignments. Youwill need to plan your time carefully if you have more thanone. Look at the hand-in dates of them all and plan yourdiary. All things being equal start with the assignment youlike most and finish it early – this will build your confidenceand motivate you to tackle the others.Will I know when to expect assessments?All assessments are planned in advance and your lecturerswill be able to tell you when they expect to hand them outand want them in. Consider assessment times when you areplanning your work, holidays etc. Holidays should not be takenduring the academic year. Look at the calendar of semesterdates on the student portal. Assessments are an importantpart of your time at university so plan to give them your bestshot. If you have any other questions about assessments in thefirst year at university please don’t hesitate to contact us atstudentguide@leedsmet.ac.uk.2223