{"id":32349,"date":"2024-11-12T11:25:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T11:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitallearning\/?p=32349"},"modified":"2024-11-14T09:43:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T09:43:41","slug":"providing-clear-assignment-guidance-in-canvas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitallearning\/blog\/providing-clear-assignment-guidance-in-canvas\/","title":{"rendered":"Providing Clear Assignment Guidance in Canvas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32349\" class=\"elementor elementor-32349\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fbc90e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9fbc90e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35af100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35af100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Clear Assignment Instructions Are Essential<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cabeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7cabeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Assignment clarity directly impacts student confidence and performance. Without clear instructions, students may feel uncertain about submission requirements, formatting expectations, or even the technology they need to use. For many students, each assignment is a new opportunity to demonstrate their understanding\u2014especially if they\u2019re encountering tools like Turnitin for the first time.<\/p><p>Providing clarity around not only the content of the assignment but also the steps for submission can prevent frustration and technical mishaps, setting students up for success. In this blog post, we\u2019ll go over some essential elements to include when setting up assignments in Canvas, with specific examples of language you can use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237e00e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"237e00e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c11818 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c11818\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369c66d elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"369c66d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b09d55\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-custom lqd-highlight-custom-2 h2\"  > Key Elements of Assignment Setup in Canvas<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcfb62c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dcfb62c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0ba474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0ba474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Assignment Description and Objectives \ud83c\udfaf<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbbf20d elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"bbbf20d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b0a602\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left p\"  > Students need to know what the assignment is about and why it matters in the context of your course. Clearly state the purpose, learning outcomes, and any specific goals for the assignment.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b11d09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b11d09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Example text:<\/strong><br \/>Assignment Overview: In this assignment, you will analyse the historical significance of <strong><em>[topic]<\/em><\/strong>, focusing on <em><strong>[specific objectives]<\/strong><\/em>. By completing this, you\u2019ll gain skills in <strong><em>[related skill or knowledge]<\/em><\/strong>, which is essential for <em><strong>[future learning or professional application]<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e17c9c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e17c9c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc8e4f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc8e4f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Clear Submission Requirements \ud83d\udce4<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10815e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"10815e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b0b54f\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left p\"  > Explain the format, word count, file types allowed, and any structural requirements. When students understand precisely what is expected, they\u2019re more likely to meet the requirements.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ca8458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ca8458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Example text:<\/strong><br \/>Submission Guidelines: Please submit your assignment as a .docx or .pdf file. The document should have a word count between 1,000-1,200 words. Include your name and student ID at the top of the first page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d5c92e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d5c92e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f8d551 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f8d551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Technology-Specific Instructions: CPF\/Turnitin Submissions \ud83d\udcda<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b01221 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"5b01221\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b0c439\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left p\"  > Many students are used to using the old Turnitin integration for submitting assignments that require similarity checks and may be confused by the lack of a Turnitin Assignment Inbox. Walk students through the submission process for assignments that are utilising CPF and inform them how to view their similarity reports if applicable.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4853423 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4853423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Example text:<\/strong><br \/>Similarity Check Using CPF (Turnitin): <span data-teams=\"true\"><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Submissions to this assignment will be checked for similarity therefore you will be prompted to accept the terms and conditions of Turnitin when submitting. After you upload your assignment, you will be able to view your Similarity Report, which shows any overlap with other sources. For guidance on using CPF, including how to submit, view your report and how to download a digital receipt, see this<\/span><\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitallearning\/student\/digital-learning\/qub-digital-tools\/turnitin\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Turnitin Submission Guide<\/a><\/strong>. Remember, it may take a few hours for your report to become available.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaeacf3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aaeacf3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0257c90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0257c90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Expected Timeline and Submission Deadline \ud83d\udcc6<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f0a8b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"1f0a8b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b0d335\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left p\"  > Include both the due date and time, and explain what students should do if they have issues close to the deadline. Canvas allows for automatic deadline settings, but it\u2019s helpful to reinforce these in the assignment description. Set due dates and times within normal working hours to ensure staff are available to assist if students encounter any issues.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7968d2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7968d2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Example text:<\/strong><br \/>Deadline and Extensions: Your assignment is due by <strong>12:00 PM on October 10, 2024<\/strong>. Late submissions will incur a 10% deduction per day unless an extension is granted in advance. If you anticipate any issues, please reach out before the due date. Should you have technical issues uploading assignments, contact\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);color: var( --e-global-color-text );font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size );letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-letter-spacing )\"><a title=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitallearning\/student\/need-help\/\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitallearning\/student\/need-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Canvas Tier 1 Support which is avaiable 24x7x365 - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitallearning\/student\/need-help\/\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Canvas Tier 1 Support <\/a><\/strong>which is available 24x7x365.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb81591 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb81591\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ada80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79ada80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Grading Rubric and Criteria \u2705<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb3f8ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"eb3f8ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b0e224\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left p\"  > A rubric clarifies exactly what you\u2019re looking for and how students will be assessed. Check how your school approaches rubrics (if any). Attach the rubric in Canvas and, if possible, include a brief explanation in the assignment description.\nFor more information, view this guide on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-a-rubric-to-an-assignment\/ta-p\/1058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I add a Rubric to an assignment<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d398628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d398628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Example text:<\/strong><br \/>Grading Criteria: This assignment will be graded based on the following criteria: content accuracy, depth of analysis, clarity of argument, and adherence to formatting guidelines. Please refer to the grading rubric attached to this assignment to see a full breakdown of points.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc49fad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc49fad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ed309b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ed309b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Academic Integrity and Expectations \ud83e\udd1d<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-643017c elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"643017c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b0f15b\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left p\"  > Remind students of the importance of originality, how to properly cite sources, and the repercussions of academic misconduct.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b3b8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28b3b8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Example text:<\/strong><br \/>Academic Integrity: All work submitted should be your original work. Use proper citation practices to give credit to all sources. Any form of plagiarism or academic misconduct will be subject to disciplinary action. For more details, please refer to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qub.ac.uk\/directorates\/AcademicStudentAffairs\/AcademicAffairs\/AppealsComplaintsandMisconduct\/AcademicOffences\/Student-Guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Offences Guide for Students<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-417d223 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"417d223\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0477889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0477889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reminders for Academics Setting Up Canvas Assignments<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcda677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcda677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p><strong>Use Links Generously<\/strong>: Students benefit from links to resources like formatting guides, submission portals, and tutorial videos. This way, they have quick access to everything they need without searching elsewhere.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Provide Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong>: For first-time or complex assignments (e.g., using CPF), break down the submission steps into simple bullet points or numbered lists. You can even add screenshots for extra clarity.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Preview and Test the Assignment from a Student View<\/strong>: Before publishing, use the \u201cStudent View\u201d feature in Canvas to ensure everything looks as intended. Check that all links work and that instructions are visible and easily understandable.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Anticipate Common Questions<\/strong>: If this is a recurring assignment, you likely know some common points of confusion. Include a brief FAQ or address these concerns preemptively in your instructions.<\/p><\/li><li><p>For more information on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitallearning\/staff\/qub-training\/training-catalogue\/setting-up-assignments\/\">Setting up Assignments<\/a><\/strong>, you can view our training videos and other guidance in the training catalogue.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd5c4a5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd5c4a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f9f10f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f9f10f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f95ee63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"f95ee63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b10727\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-custom lqd-highlight-custom-2 h2\"  > Example Assignment Guidance<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5211ab4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5211ab4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3510853 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"3510853\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b10f07\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-custom lqd-highlight-custom-2 h4\"  > Assignment Overview<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a379e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a379e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In this assignment, you will [describe the task, e.g., analyse a key concept, present a case study, write an argumentative essay]. The purpose of this assignment is to [explain the objective, such as \u201cdevelop your analytical skills\u201d or \u201capply theoretical knowledge to a practical scenario\u201d]. This work is an essential component of your learning for this module, and it will help prepare you for [mention any further course activities or learning applications].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d77979 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"1d77979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b11dc2\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-custom lqd-highlight-custom-2 h4\"  > Submission Requirements<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff72cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ff72cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To complete this assignment successfully, please follow these guidelines:<\/p><ul><li><strong>File Format<\/strong>: Upload your assignment as a .docx or .pdf file only.<\/li><li><strong>Length<\/strong>: Your submission should be between [e.g., 1,000-1,200] words, not including references.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2605d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"b2605d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69f41f1b12d11\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-custom lqd-highlight-custom-2 h4\"  > Submission Instructions Using Turnitin (CPF)<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef5614 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ef5614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Similarity Check Using CPF (Turnitin): <span data-teams=\"true\"><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Submissions to this assignment will be checked for similarity therefore you will be prompted to accept the terms and conditions of Turnitin when submitting. After you upload your assignment, you will be able to view your Similarity Report, which shows any overlap with other sources. For guidance on using CPF, including how to submit, view your report and how to download a digital receipt, see this<\/span><\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/digitallearning\/student\/digital-learning\/qub-digital-tools\/turnitin\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Turnitin Submission Guide<\/a><\/strong>. 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