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"What do we have to do again?" Chances are you hear this question all the time. Here's a handout that offers scholars tips on how to understand college writing assignments. Class members learn strategies to help them decode assignments and answer writing prompts effectively.
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Instructional Ideas
- Color code writing assignments so learners see the individual components
- Review college-level writing assignments and talk through what each one requires
Classroom Considerations
- Avoid printing by having students take notes while reading through the document
Pros
- Lists and defines key terms that frequently appear in college-level writing assignments
- Includes common pitfalls to avoid when writing a paper
Cons
- Resource is heavy on text; it could benefit from images or charts to break up the information and make it easier to skim/scan