Analyzing Assignments
Although most academic writing is argumentative-particularly published writing-it may not be your professor's intention. Many times, the goal of an assignment is to prove that you understand a concept or material discussed either in class or through your own research.
Analyzing an assignment is your first priority; it will help you determine whether an argument is being called for or not and, if so, what type. The headings below explore how to recognize what is being called for and what your professor expects.