General Guide for the Presentation of Academic Work

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How to meet standards: four golden rules

Submit work that meets requirements
Submit work that is error-free
Submit work in an orderly state
Submit work on time and to the right place

Submit work that meets requirements

  • Read the topic carefully so that you are clear about what you are being asked to do.
  • Note and follow the content and format requirements.
  • Note and follow any extra or special instructions.
  • Talk to your lecturer, tutor or teacher before beginning work if any requirements are unclear.

Submit work that is error-free

  • Check that you have acknowledged all sources through appropriate citation.
  • Check your writing for any errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
  • Check that any calculations, conversions, formulae or equations are correct.
  • Build in sufficient time for proofreading and revision when planning timelines.

Submit work in an orderly state

  • Make sure that all the required contents are included and arranged in the correct order.
  • Record all necessary details on the appropriate cover sheet/title page.
  • Secure pages with a staple (or similar fastening). Do not use paper clips.
  • Do not enclose work in folders unless instructed to do so.
  • Make a copy of the final version and keep as a record.

Submit work on time and to the right place

  • Submit work by the due date. (Extensions to due dates may be granted in certain cases.)
  • Submit work to the place or person specified.
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