Do I need to use a computer or can I hand write my assessments?
If you have access to a computer with a printer then it's a good idea to use it to do your assessments. You print out a legible (readable) copy of your work and you have a copy saved for your records.
That said, it's perfectly OK to write out your work and send it off. If you do this, you must make sure that:
You use a pen with blue or black ink - not a pencil and not anything fancy with sparkles in it!
Your handwriting is legible. It is really difficult for your tutor if s/he cannot make out what you have written. No matter how much you know and understand, you have to be able to communicate it effectively to be assessed.
You make a copy of your work before sending it off, and keep it in a file.
If you have difficulty in presenting your assessments in written form then you should contact your college. Someone there will be able to provide you with the support that you need. You may be able to provide evidence of your learning in a different way eg by an audio or video recording or face-to-face interview.
