# Keyword:Understanding assignments

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# Keyword: Understanding assignments

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- ## [Digital portfolios: the first steps](https://learninglab.rmit.edu.au/digital-skills/digital-portfolios/the-first-steps/)

  - Digital skills
  - Digital portfolios

  If you have a portfolio assignment to work on and you are not sure where to begin, this page gives you some practical tips to get you off to a strong start. Carefully read your assignment instructions and rubric For any assignment, your first task should be getting to know...
- ## [Interrogatives](https://learninglab.rmit.edu.au/assessments/ve-assessments/interrogatives/)

  - Assessments
  - VE assessments

  Interrogatives are frequently used in assessment questions. They are also known as question words and 'wh' words. Understanding what each type of question requires will help you answer assessment questions more effectively. Who, what, when, where, why, which and how Which questions How often Simple: describe the frequency (e.g. daily,...
- ## [Meanings of instructional words](https://learninglab.rmit.edu.au/assessments/getting-started-with-assignments/understanding-your-assignment/meanings-instructional-words/)

  - Assessments
  - Getting started with assignments
  - Understanding your assignment

  The first step of an assignment is to read the instructions carefully to understand what is required. However, some words in the instructions can be difficult to understand. This page provides examples of common instructional words and explains their meanings. Sample assignment instructions and word meanings Read the sample assignment...
- ## [Peer review in assignments](https://learninglab.rmit.edu.au/university-essentials/study-essentials/peer-review-in-assignments/)

  - University essentials
  - Study essentials

  During your time at university, you may be asked to complete an assignment that includes a peer review stage. This involves providing feedback on other students’ assignments to help them improve their work. Why are peer reviews used? These assignments help students develop several important skills. By reviewing your colleagues’...
- ## [Receiving peer review feedback](https://learninglab.rmit.edu.au/university-essentials/study-essentials/peer-review-in-assignments/receiving-peer-review-feedback/)

  - University essentials
  - Study essentials
  - Peer review in assignments

  Receiving feedback is a valuable part of the learning process. It helps you improve your work, develop critical thinking skills and improve your communication skills. Here are some tips for making the most out of the feedback you receive from a peer. Be open-minded Approach feedback with an open mind....
- ## [Rubrics and learning outcomes](https://learninglab.rmit.edu.au/assessments/getting-started-with-assignments/understanding-your-assignment/rubrics-and-learning-outcomes/)

  - Assessments
  - Getting started with assignments
  - Understanding your assignment

  Rubrics are tools used to grade students' work by setting clear criteria and performance levels. They show the aspects that will be taken into consideration when the marker evaluates a student's work. The aim of a rubric is to provide explicit and clear communication of assignment expectations. Therefore, reading and...
- ## [Understanding instruction words](https://learninglab.rmit.edu.au/assessments/ve-assessments/instruction-words/)

  - Assessments
  - VE assessments

  Have you ever been unsure if you're answering an assessment question or prompt in the right way? On this page, we will explain instruction words — the words that tell you what you need to do. Understanding these words will help you complete your assessments successfully. Play this video to...
- ## [VE assessments](https://learninglab.rmit.edu.au/assessments/ve-assessments/)

  - Assessments

  So, you've got a new assessment and you're not sure where to start. On the next few pages, we'll look at the conditions for your assessment (due date, submission, etc.) and how to understand the instructions (what you need to do and how you need to do it). We will...
- ## [Writing in portfolios](https://learninglab.rmit.edu.au/digital-skills/digital-portfolios/writing-in-portfolios/)

  - Digital skills
  - Digital portfolios

  Regardless of the type of course you're studying, it is extremely likely that what you display in your portfolio will need to be accompanied by some form of writing. Let’s explore the types of writing often found in portfolios. Reflection Reflective writing means looking back on an experience, describing the...