A Fuller Definition of WID

WID assignments are typically, but not exclusively, formal documents prepared over a few weeks or even months. The final documents adhere to format and style guidelines typical of the professional genres they are helping students learn about. Teachers comment primarily on the substance of these assignments, but teachers also expect students to meet professional standards of layout and proofreading (format and mechanical correctness).

Three additional topics will help flesh out a fuller definition of WID:

• Why assign WID tasks?
• When to choose WID or WTL
• Adjusting WID tasks to your teaching context