She/He “understood the assignment,” is a pretty popular (and still trending), catchphrase turned meme across social media. It means, according to the Urban Dictionary, “when someone is giving 110%” or “they are really on top of their game!!”

And you know what, when it comes to writing – it means the same thing! In all honesty, “understanding the assignment” is a phrase long used in college writing centers across the US and beyond. If a student does not, in reality, understand their assignment, they most likely will lose points for not correctly writing/formatting/organizing their writing according to the project/assignment guidelines.

In fact, understanding your writing assignment may seem like a simple task however, it can become a lot more complicated if you don’t take the time to read through the assignment instructions, ensure you understand the rubrics/guidelines and ask questions as needed.

Book an appointment with me today, not only to help you ‘understand the assignment’ but to also work through your drafts.

Until then, Purdue Owl has some great simple tips when reading through a writing project/assignment!