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Designing Effective Writing Assignments JMU Librarians JMU Learning Centers Session Overview Types of Writing Assignments Characteristics of Effective Writing Assignment

Types of Writing Assignments Source:

Types of Writing Assignments Scientific Lab Report Research Paper Grant Proposal Thesis Essay Questions Journal entry Lab Notebooks Others...

Characteristics of Effective Writing Assignments Let’s start by getting a glimpse of students working on writing assignments Minimal Guidance Problems with Organization Over-Engineering

Minimal Guidance

Organization

Over-Engineering

Characteristics of Effective Writing Assignments Assignments are provided and explained in writing Writing assignments are linked to significant course objectives Specify the purpose for writing, the audience, the mode or form of the writing, and length Assessment criteria are specified Due dates are specified Longer writing projects are organized in stages Source:

Assignment Tips Try your assignment Connect with a librarian Define web resources Discuss academic integrity with your students Explore options for promoting academic integrity Basic Expectations Optional Information Learning Objectives Purpose and Audience Assessment Criteria Scaffolding

Aligning with Learning Objective Assignment Learning Objectives Lab Report Which objectives does this assignment align with?

Assessment Criteria Rubrics

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