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What is the word count Limit?
What is the word count Limit?

What makes up the total of your word count? Read the article for assessment word count requirements.

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Written by Daniel Barillaro
Updated over a week ago

Have you finished your essay and realised you are 200 words over the 2000 word limit?

In that case, do not worry! The rule is that you can go 10% over or 10% under the word count without any penalty. 

Please note, however, these things do not contribute towards the total word count:

  • Footnotes

  • References

  • Bibliographies

  • Abstracts (if you are doing one)

  • Cover Page

The only words that count are what is in the introduction, body and conclusion of your essay or assessment. 

If you have any further questions about writing an essay or another type of assessment, please check out the Study Skills section of Moodle titled "Writing".


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