{"id":2103,"date":"2026-10-19T10:13:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T09:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/?p=2103"},"modified":"2026-10-19T11:13:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T10:13:04","slug":"your-first-assignment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/?p=2103","title":{"rendered":"Your First Assignment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2026\/10\/1.jpg\" alt=\"6 steps to completing your assignment:\n1. Understanding your assignment\n2,. Finding your materials\n3. Set up your technology\n4. Do the writing\n5. Submit \n6. Feedback\" class=\"wp-image-2104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2026\/10\/1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2026\/10\/1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2026\/10\/1-712x401.jpg 712w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2026\/10\/1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got your first assignment coming up? Between <strong>19 and 23 October<\/strong>, we&#8217;ll be sharing advice, resources and events to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll guide you through each stage of the process, from understanding the assignment brief and finding the right information to <strong>planning, writing and submitting your work<\/strong> with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it&#8217;s not just for first-years. If you&#8217;re in your <strong>second or third year<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll also find useful tips and support to help with your assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday 19th: Understanding your assignment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AberSkills drop-in with Non between 10:00 and 12:00 (Level D, Hugh Owen Library)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dehongli eich aseiniad gyda Tamsin (<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/ap\/t-59584e83\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F3239749492918295%3Fp%3DUfdJwf5KKApYZ21Fzy&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C1e6d18738e9445832b0908df2db87580%7Cd47b090e3f5a4ca084d09f89d269f175%7C0%7C0%7C639279942403561783%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rdV2ialBAl79M48Dx11gc1nhMuMmi05gQkvY77LRfyY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Teams<\/a>, 13.30-14.00)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday 20th: <strong>Find your materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finding the Good Stuff: Peer-Reviewed Articles with Anita, 10:00-10:10, 11:00- 11:10 and 12:00 \u2013 12:10 (<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/ap\/t-59584e83\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F3742578607928072%3Fp%3DPtoj0JfomO2tA7ErAK&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C55cb0c3c668c416d7dd008df252cc45a%7Cd47b090e3f5a4ca084d09f89d269f175%7C0%7C0%7C639270546374838520%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TZIIg%2FMfX19mEDncFhbqYhuoCGGMMIGPKW4iW3BBbEI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Teams<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library tour with Simon at 14:00 (meet on Level D, Hugh Owen Library)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday 21st: <strong>Set up the technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital Skills Caf\u00e9 drop-in with Keziah between 13:30 and 15:30 (Level D, Hugh Owen Library)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer cyfrifiadurol ar gyfer ysgrifennu Cymraeg gyda Tamsin, 14.00-15.00 (<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/ap\/t-59584e83\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F3311320546892398%3Fp%3D6mHrLxJXMh1S74FvPU&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C1e6d18738e9445832b0908df2db87580%7Cd47b090e3f5a4ca084d09f89d269f175%7C0%7C0%7C639279942403587288%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cSmXLkar6o06chfVSez%2FdZXbR8KxGm48d9Ura5ma9g4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Teams<\/a>, 14:00 \u2013 15:00)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday 22<sup>nd<\/sup>: <strong>Writing Your Assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet Samanatha Wynne-Rhydderch, Royal Literary Fund fellow and published author between 10:30 and 13:30 (Level D, Hugh Owen Library)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Tamsin Davies, Welsh Skills Tutor, for advice about writing your assignment in Welsh, 12.00 &#8211; 14.00 (Level D, Hugh Owen Library)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library tour with Simon at 14:00 (meet on Level D, Hugh Owen Library)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday 23<sup>rd<\/sup>: <strong>Submitting Your Assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submission drop-in with Luke between 10 and 12 (Level D, Hugh Owen Library)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Level F enquiry desk: 11:00 \u2013 15:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book displays in Hugh Owen Library and Physical Sciences Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything will be available on <a href=\"https:\/\/prifysgolaber.sharepoint.com\/sites\/ffrwd-sj\"><strong>Ffrwd<\/strong>&nbsp; <\/a>so have a look during the week. 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