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While interesting content is essential for a great college assignment, structuring and formatting your work in a logical manner can elevate it to an outstanding submission. There are certain elements you need to get right for winning those extra points on presentation, layout, grammar or spelling.

• Planning your paragraphs: Each paragraph you write should convey a different idea. Use cause and effect paragraphs and list paragraphs as a starting point.
• Referencing information: References must be clear and help the professor easily look up the original source. Web references must contain a complete URL and mention the date accessed.

1. Increase your focus levels: Limiting daily distractions like cell phones, television and other people and finding an area to focus on work is helpful.
2. Do your research: Getting good grades requires having an idea of what the standards for a class are. Check the assignment directions carefully and the grading rubric.
3. Check back with the teacher: Don’t be afraid to approach your teacher for help with a list of clarifications.

As a former student, I can relate to why homework can be annoying at the end of the school day. But if you think about it, here’s why homework really matters.

• A bridge to the next class: Your homework helps you revise concepts you learn on a particular day, preparing you for what you will be studying in class next.
• Hints on what to prepare for tests: Pay close attention when completing homework, as the questions you work on may be practice for what will be on the test.
• More learning: Learning concepts from class lead to more learning, which in turn results in better grades.