Most assignments, reports and essays contain a crucial keyword that defines precisely what you are expected to do in that piece of work.  Recognising, understanding and adhering to that key definition will ensure that you produce a piece of written work in line with expectations.

Make clear and explain by giving reasons (might appear in form - "give an account of").

Divide into parts and describe in detail.

Discover the value by showing the importance.

Make simple and clear.

Express an opinion.  Give a point of view.

Look for similarities and aspects which are the same (or closely similar).

Take into account and express thoughts.

Look for dissimilarities and aspects which are not the same.

Give views and opinions, discussing the evidence.

Give the exact meaning of a word, expression or concept.

Using examples, show how.

Give a detailed account.

Explain the important points, detailing both sides of the argument - plus the implications.

Detail the main ideas, showing how they differ.

Discuss arguments put forward both for and against the importance/success of something - plus personal opinions/views.

Investigate.  Enquire into.

Make clear, giving reasons.

Make clear, giving examples.

Show connections.

Give evidence to support a particular point of view.

Cover the main ideas/features but without going into detail.

Show how factors are connected/affect each other and, in so doing, how they are similar/dissimilar.

Survey critically, both positively and negatively.

Present briefly but clearly.

Without any details or examples, give a brief account of the main points.

Follow the development of a concept from beginning to end (or until the present day)