Writing Assignments
This page will provide access to a collection of instructional resources for teachers across the disciplines, including those who teach writing emphasis courses and those who work in writing-in-the-major programs.
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Informal Writing or "Writing to Learn": These terms refer to brief assignments or activities, in or out of class, in which students use writing as a learning tool to improve their understanding of course materials, concepts, or topics. Such informal writing is often completed in the moment, with little or no revision or editing. Read more...
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Formal Writing:This term refers to assignments that require students to work through a composing process, including drafting and revising, to produce a text that follows discipline-appropriate conventions related to format, style, documentation, etc. Students typically receive feedback and guidance related to explicit criteria. Read more...
Contact
Bryan Kopp
Writing Programs Coordinator and
Assistant Professor of English426G Carl Wimberly Hall
608.785.6939