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Understanding Assignments Worksheet

Assignment:
In your own words, explain the purpose of the assignment: Key Info

Due date:

Length:

Research requirements:

Citation style:

Other:
Key action words: Discipline-specific terms (with definitions):
Free write:
Idea 1: Idea 2: Idea 3:

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