Introduction

Why include writing in my courses?

What kinds of writing can I include?

What is writing to learn?

What is writing in the disciplines?

Do I have to be an expert in grammar?

Do writing and peer review take up too much class time?

How can I avoid getting lousy student writing?

What makes a good writing assignment?

How can I get the most out of peer-review?

How can I handle assignments?

Why consider collaborative writing assignments?

What writing resources are available for my students?

What teaching resources are available?

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Detailed Table of Contents

Authors & Contributors

Sample Grading Sheets

Science Project checksheet

GENERAL 50 POINTS

1. Correct form (15)

Reference list (3)

Citation of sources(2)

Mechanics (order, table of contents, list of tables, list of figures, cover) (5)

Layout (5)

2. Composition skills (10)

Spelling (5)

Grammar (5)

3. Log book used to record experimental data, ideas, etc. (10)

4. Abstract (10)

5. Acknowledgments (5)

TOTAL GENERAL: _________

EXHIBIT 50 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS

1. Summarized project well (30)

Problem and hypothesis easy to understand (5)

Experimental method clearly stated (10)

Results summarized in graphs/tables (10)

Conclusion presented (5)

2. Eye appeal (10)

Neat lettering (3)

Pleasing placement of parts (2)

Good use of color (3)

Sturdiness (2)

3. Creativity (10)

TOTAL EXHIBIT POINTS: _______

TOTAL PROJECT: ______