General Purpose Assignment Template
Assignment Overview
**Purpose:**Briefly explain what students will do, why they are doing it, and how the assignment connects to the current course, unit, or learning goals.
**Assignment type:**Individual / Pair / Group / In-class / Homework / Self-access / Other
Estimated time:[Insert estimated completion time]
Learning Outcomes
By completing this assignment, students will be able to:
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[Insert learning outcome]
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[Insert learning outcome]
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[Insert learning outcome]
Task
Complete the following task:
[Provide a concise description of the assignment and the expected final product or performance.]
Instructions
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[Step or instruction]
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[Step or instruction]
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[Step or instruction]
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[Step or instruction]
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Review your work before submitting it.
Requirements
Your work should:
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[Requirement or quality expectation]
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[Requirement or quality expectation]
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[Required length, format, number of items, or other constraint]
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Follow any course-specific conventions or instructions provided by the instructor.
Resources
Use the following resources as needed:
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[Course reading, module, lecture, worksheet, video, or reference]
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[Approved digital resource or website]
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[Other resource]
GenAI Use
AI permission level: [Not permitted / Permitted for specific purposes / Permitted with disclosure]
If GenAI is permitted, explain exactly what students may use it for and what they must complete independently.
Students should critically evaluate AI-generated suggestions rather than accepting them automatically. When required, document the AI tool used, date, relevant prompts, and how AI-generated suggestions were accepted, modified, or rejected.
Deliverable
Submit:
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[Primary product or performance]
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[Supporting evidence, if applicable]
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[Reflection, process evidence, draft, or other required material, if applicable]
Submission
Due: [Insert due date and time]
Submit through: [Microsoft Teams / Moodle / Capacities / CAADI / Printed copy / Other]
File or format requirements: [Insert requirements]
Assessment Criteria
Your work will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
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Completion: All required components are included.
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Accuracy: Content demonstrates appropriate understanding and application of course concepts.
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Quality: The work is clear, organized, and appropriate for the assignment.
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Evidence of learning: The submission demonstrates the targeted knowledge, skill, or strategy.
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Academic integrity: The work reflects the student’s own thinking and follows the stated rules for sources, collaboration, and GenAI use.
[Replace or supplement these criteria with the linked rubric when appropriate.]
Before You Submit
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I completed all required parts of the assignment.
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I followed the instructions and formatting requirements.
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I checked my work for accuracy and clarity.
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I included all required evidence or supporting materials.
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I followed the assignment’s rules for collaboration and GenAI use.
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I am submitting the assignment in the correct place and format.
Instructor Notes
Duplicate this template before editing it for a specific assignment. Then set the appropriate Course(s), Unit(s), Module, Due date, Status, Learning Outcomes, Rubric, AI Use, Duration, and Grouping properties in Capacities. Delete any sections that are not relevant to the specific task.