Sometimes, having a set of steps to follow when working on a writing project can help make the process easier.
The Assignment Planner breaks down different types of writing projects into manageable steps according to your due date. Each step includes a brief suggestion for what to do plus a link to more detailed instructions with additional resources.
You can add the steps to your own calendar using the “Add to Calendar” button. (Click here for instructions for using the “Add to Calendar” feature.)
Keep in mind that assignment guidelines and due dates provided by your instructor always come first before information and due dates suggested by the Assignment Planner.
Simply choose the type of writing project you’re working on and add your start and end dates.
- Note: If the tool says there are “0” days to complete a particular step, that means you should complete the step that day.
The Assignment Planner tool links to pages with longer descriptions and resources for each step of different types of writing projects. You can also access that more detailed information directly at the links below:
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For any project, always check your instructor’s assignment guidelines and/or rubric for specific guidance. Get feedback as you go along from your instructor or TA during their office hours, from the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center, or from a peer.
We’re working on developing steps for more types of writing assignments; check back here for updates. We welcome suggestions for types of assignments you would like us to develop!
Contact writingcenter@utk.edu with any questions about the Assignment Planner.
Credits: This tool was created locally through a collaboration between the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center, Student Disability Services, the UT Libraries, the Office of Information Technology, and the College of Arts and Sciences. The tool we used for inspiration was created by the University of Toronto’s Digital Scholarship Unit, https://digital.utsc.utoronto.ca/assignment-planner