How far in advance should engineering students start a report?
Start as soon as you receive the report assignment and plan backward from the deadline. First check the purpose, length, format, and assessment criteria, then estimate time separately for research, organizing experimental results or calculations, writing, and review. Leave enough time before submission to check and revise your draft.
Key points
- Check the assignment’s purpose, length, format, and assessment criteria first.
- Include research, organizing results or calculations, writing, and review in your plan.
- Reserve time to check and revise the draft before submission.
Things to check
- The time needed depends on the assignment, course progress, required work, and your working speed. Check the course’s official information for the specific deadline and instructions.