Decoding Assignments: Resources

To help you as you complete your assignments, we have provided a list of the resources available to you at UNLV: 

• UNLV Writing Center: Formatting assistance, help with writing papers, and other writing tips
• University Libraries: subject guides, access to articles, books, and media, communicate with librarians 
• English 102 LibGuide: a supplement to the ENG102 course, citation assistance, research guidance
• Citations and Bibliographies LibGuide: a UNLV guide providing citation assistance 

You can also meet with a librarian for further research assistance.Click the link below to make an appointment: 

Schedule a Research Consultation 

The following link includes helpful information that will better help you to understand your assignments. Scroll down under 'Key Terms' for a list of words your instructors might use when giving instructions. Words such as 'Compare,' 'Assess,' and 'Synthesize' are defined. 

•  UNC Chapel Hill's Writing Center Tips

This guide is particularly helpful in breaking down assignment instructions and organizing your thoughts to create a fluid essay. 

• University of Birmingham's A Short Guide to Understanding Your Assignments

Below is a video to help you to understand professor expectations.

• Understanding Your Assignments

This link explains several different types of assignments and provides helpful tips to completing them.

• Purdue Owl's Common Writing Assignments