How to be original : transform your assignments and achieve better grades

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Title:

Author:

Bonnett, Alastair, 1964- author.

ISBN:

9781529621846

9781529621839

Personal Author:

Bonnett, Alastair, 1964- author.

Physical Description:

vii, 105 pages ; 25 cm.

Series:

Student success

Student success.

Contents:

Preparations -- Six ways to make your work original -- Original words -- Original methods -- Creative practice -- Presentations, group work, dissemination and impact: opportunities for originality.

Abstract:

"Originality is needed to achieve top marks in assignments, but what does it even mean? Simply put, it opens doors: to making a difference; to excellent marks, to success. You'll often find marking criteria stating you need to make an 'original contribution', 'show originality', or 'evidence of originality', yet it is not taught or even explained. This book addresses this, providing you with the techniques and methods you need to transform your work and achieve better grades. It will even give you the upper hand in the age of AI. " -- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Critical thinking -- Study and teaching (Higher)

Academic writing.

English language -- Rhetoric.

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Summary

Originality is needed to achieve top marks in assignments, but what does it even mean?

Simply put, it opens doors: to making a difference; to excellent marks, to success. You'll often find marking criteria stating you need to make an 'original contribution', 'show originality', or 'evidence of originality', yet it is not taught or even explained. This book addresses this, providing you with the techniques and methods you need to transform your work and achieve better grades. It will even give you the upper hand in the age of AI.

Key features include:

· Diverse examples of originality in writing

· "Try this" exercises, allowing you to develop your skills

· Different ways of being original, such as taking photos and drawing maps

· Originality in different forms of assignments, such as presentations and exams

With the guidance in this book, anyone can be original. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.