Getting Started
Step 1: Understanding the Assignment
Before you start any assignment, you need to know what your instructor is asking for. Always talk to your instructor if you don’t understand the instructions.
- To help you understand what your assignment means, learn about specific task words that are typical in college assignments and what you should do for each part.
Step 2: Choosing a Topic
A big part of any assignment is coming up with a question that helps you focus on your topic. Working on your assignment will be easier and quicker when you are focused on a specific topic or question.
- To learn how to develop an interesting idea into a research question, watch the video tutorial Defining a Research Question and Doing Background Research available from the Library.