What’s the main assessment of course?

L: Anything else I can help you with?
S: I’d like to know some information about the course assessment.
L: Well, besides the presentation you will have an exam at the end of the term.
S: An exam? What type of exam?
L: It’s an open book exam.
S: Fine.
L: But your main assessment is the assignment.
S: You mean homework?
L: Yes. You will have to write an assignment with 6 to 7 thousand words every month.
S: 6,000 to 7,000?
L: Yes.
S: Oh. How about the topic?
L: Your tutor will give you some advice on the topic based on some course handouts or reference books, but you have to narrow the topic by yourself.
S: So can I choose the topic of the essay by myself?
L: Yes, of course.
S: Great.
L: You must pay attention to your essay deadline. All assignment work must be handed in before the deadline your tutor gives you.
S: When should I visit my tutor?
L: You should check your tutor’s name and contact number on our website.
S: Fine.
L: Do you have a library card?
S: No. I have not applied for one.
L: I think you should register for a Library Card first. Because you need it when you borrow reference books from the library.
S: OK. I will apply for one tomorrow morning.
L: Anything else?
S: The last thing is how can I get my username and password of our university’s website.
L: First you should go to the Computer Centre to register and then they will give you a user-name and password.
S: That’s fine. Thanks for your introduction.
L: You are welcome. See you later.
S: See you.