How to Write an English coursework…

Any coursework refers to the work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study and an English Coursework is no exception. It is amazing to realize what one can do with a language that has not more that 26 alphabets! English is the most widely spoken language in the world and for the same reason is considered the international language. Perhaps, English is the only language that can be found simple, complex, amusing and funny, all at the same time! For instance the word “live” is pronounced two ways, one way in which it is a verb and means “to survive” and the other way in which it refers to the transmission of a program or an incident through the media right when it is happening. The English language consists of such words that may seem confusing, but all the more amusing.

The English language is considered so important that it is included as a language to be learnt compulsorily in every educational institution. People learn English right from when they go to school and go on even to pursue a degree in that. What starts as a compulsory little thing for some people turns out to be their very life. It is when they learn English as a subject that people are required to write a coursework. Such a coursework is valued and constitutes almost 20% of the total marks that a person obtains. The following focuses on how to write an English Coursework.

The first rule, as in any other work is “Do not postpone!” This rule may sound stereotypical but it is essential for every work that is assigned to us. It is not very wise to keep everything for the last minute. The eleventh hour doer cannot expect to actually do anything.

It is important to take your time while working on a coursework. Prepare a “Things to do” list - a kind of synopsis of what is to be done to complete the coursework.

Understand the title of the essay paper. You can provide examples and similar instances but care should be taken not to waver from the topic. Stick to the subject.

One should be careful about the grammatical and spelling errors. Trivial spelling errors and other mistakes would not make much of an impression on the person who is evaluating your work.

Do not copy from other sources. You can quote somebody or use other sources in your coursework, but you should ensure that due credit is given to the authors. Otherwise your work will account for plagiarism and that would be the last thing you ever wanted because plagiarism is a crime.

There are not many rules, as such, to follow while writing an English Coursework, as the usage of language of differs with every individual. The way one handles the language fetches one credit. The more creative and different your work is from others, the more the points you will be awarded. You should keep your words simple and easy to understand. There must also be a flow in what you write. Also ensure that your work does not have redundancy, i.e. ensure that you do not repeat the same points in your coursework.

An effective introduction and conclusion is necessary for any research paper, this is also a key point in the essay structure with respect to essay writing. The introduction must introduce the topic. The reader comes to know of the contents of the coursework by reading the introduction.

The body of the coursework should contain the core contents and the conclusion has a summary of the key points of the coursework.

The Reference page must contain details of all the sources that were consulted for writing this coursework.

As stated earlier, there are no set rules to write an English Coursework. If there is something that can help you create your own identity, it is only your creativity and experience with English. Moreover english is also the base of writing other coursework like the psychology coursework, physics coursework, law coursework etc.

What is a chemistry coursework?

A chemistry coursework is a coursework submitted by a student on the subject of chemistry. Like any other coursework it is submitted for assessment apart from the written examinations. A student of chemistry either in a graduate level or post graduate level and even a PhD level can be asked to do a coursework on the subject and the assessment marks allotted will vary accordingly. The marks allotted for the coursework is more when it comes to a higher degree where research and assignments of this nature are given priority over theory.

What should it contain?

A content of a chemistry coursework varies according to the topics chosen by the students, topics.  The depth into particular topic also varies according to the level of students who are assigned to the work. Coursework is assigned to school students also, though the level is not advanced. The topics are also kept simple and are not usually research oriented. They are however expected to present the document in a professional format. The topics for the college and university level are mostly centered on some experiments or research carried out by students, often in groups. The analysis part is the most important for the research and experiment oriented topics. The student has to specify the topic and in detail all the procedures one by one in steps and the result of the analysis. Chemistry is a subject where the students are expected to record every aspect of the experiment in a sequential order.

For example in a test for salt identification the student is expected to record firstly, the appearance of the salt i.e. everything from the smell, color, texture and even the state like a salt solution or simply the raw salt.

The next step is to perform the various tests to identify the acid radical and the basic radical. The student also has to note the reactions to each of the tests performed and should make a special mention of the test which helped the student identify the acid and basic radicals.

The final step is the confirmatory tests for the acid and basic radicals; this should also be stated in a sequential order and in the end should provide a precise and comprehensive proof for the salt identification.

A simple procedure such as this required such a detailed chronological description as every topic in chemistry and also other sciences. From this we can anticipate the depth and size of a coursework submitted by the students in the college and university levels. They are much more detailed and obviously therefore also a lengthy document.

Tips to write a good chemistry coursework

It is important to present a good coursework as it is a reflection of the student’s intelligence and passion for the subject. Therefore the student should give the coursework considerable significance as it adds up to his overall grades. Firstly, the content of of the coursework should be well thought out, like the essay plan for essays.

•    The content should be kept completely formal and factual similar to the demands of a psychology coursework and a physics coursework. Priority should be given to the facts and not much to the writing style.

•    The student should state everything in a sequential order in steps.

•    The introduction should talk about the respective theory or concept and the conclusion should sum up the procedures. In short the introduction and conclusion should be related and in a way should also reflect the writer’s thoughts like in a reflective essay.

•    Care should be taken to establish the significance of a theory and it uses in the end of the chemistry coursework.

What is a psychology coursework?

A coursework is normally referred to as an assignment, work or research carried out by students which contribute to their overall grade but are assessed separately from their exams. Coursework is done in myriad streams depending on the topic of study. As the name implies, a psychology coursework is a coursework on topics concerning psychology like aggression, phobias, child and criminal psychology etc. The depth and level of the work depends on the level of students who wrote it. For example a coursework on “Anti-social Behavior” will be written more in depth by a PhD student than that written by an under graduate student.

Tips to write a good psychology coursework

A good psychology coursework reflects the student’s aptitude, commitment and knowledge of the subject. Good coursework grades also adds up to the credentials which would come of handy in future when it comes to seeking employment in the field of teaching and research. The following points can be kept in mind while writing a coursework of this kind.

In -depth research in of the concerned topic is always appreciated. The more amounts of facts and referrals provided in the coursework will set a high standard for  it reflecting the professionalism and commitment of the student towards the work.

The student can also take to a descriptive style of writing. Tips on descriptive writing can be taken from a descriptive essay.

Apart from the facts and theories referred, the student should also keep in mind to provide some of his own points of view on the topic. This will show that  the student has a conscientious mind of his own and does not base his opinion entirely on borrowed theories

A coursework does not follow any particular style or format. The student can choose his own format depending on what he feels is best suited. A clear format is always preferred for any type of writing. A contents page with numbering, a neat professional font and font size will help improve the readability of the document.

A psychology coursework may be of any number of pages depending upon the requirement. Adopting a technical writing style is important as the work is presented to professors and assessed by those well qualified in the field. An easy informal easy style should be avoided in order to maintain the professionalism.

Inclusion of graphs, statistics etc is important to back your argument or theory in a coursework. Statistical evidence shows the authenticity and credibility of the work.

In case of writing a research based coursework. Keep in mind to include all the references used in the work.

Uses of a psychology coursework

A coursework is can also be treated as a research paper or a reflective essay on the basis of its accuracy and validity. Good coursework is often used as reference by psychologists and researchers in their profession.

Besides the other uses of a good coursework, it also fetches the student good assessment marks which were the very purpose for what it is written for.

The student can also take inspiration from a leadership essay to help present his coursework with an inspirational touch.

The records of good coursework is retained for references and also kept as sample coursework.

The student should always keep in mind to write his own opinions with statistical evidence and references to back it as this is the main reason why coursework is written at the first place. Also a professional and formal style has to be maintained throughout the psychology coursework.