HERE ARE 10 TIPS FOR HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE HIGHER  MARKS FOR YOUR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: If you are an Oxbridge Academy student, the general assignment  guidelines will be provided in your “Success” Study Guide. Specific  instructions will also be included at the beginning of each of your  assignments. Make sure you understand what is being asked of you, so that you  focus on answering the right questions, instead of providing irrelevant  information. Neatness, spelling, and the structure of your assignment will all count  toward the mark that you receive for your assignment. But make sure to use your own words – don’t just copy. You need to show  the person marking your assignment that you have developed a sound  understanding of the subject. If you don’t, you may be guilty of plagiarism (www.oxforddictionaries. com/definition/english/plagiarism), which is a serious offence. 6.  Always hand in your own work,  and make sure that you use your  own words when you formulate your answers. •  Plan/outline your answer before doing the final draft. •  Remember that essays have titles, introductions, bodies, and  conclusions. •  Use headings and paragraphs to structure your answer. Developed for Oxbridge Academy 1.  Read (and follow) the instructions carefully. 2.  Read the questions carefully. 3.  Remember that presentation is important. 4.  Use your course material and other external sources to find answers  to the assignment questions. 5.  When you use external resources, remember to reference them  properly, and to include them in a bibliography. 7.  When it comes to essay questions: Basic English Language Skills