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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Writing should meet teaching goals

Asking questions like these about your assignment will help guarantee that writing tasks tie directly to your teaching goals in the class:

What specific course objectives will the writing assignment meet?
Will informal or formal writing better meet your teaching goals?
Will students be writing to learn course material or writing conventions in your discipline or both?
Does the assignment make sense to you?