Assignments: An Important Means of Learning Subject Matter and the Writing Process.

Havel, P. D.

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ERIC Number: EJ512681

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Publication Date: 1995

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Assignments: An Important Means of Learning Subject Matter and the Writing Process.

Havel, P. D.

American Biology Teacher, v57 n6 p330-35 Sep 1995

Presents assignments as an important mechanism for developing writing skills and for learning about science. Describes a teaching strategy that allows a student's writing skills to develop while researching a particular science topic. Discusses topic selection, collection of information, drafting, and editing. (18 references) (JRH)

Descriptors: Assignments, Biology, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science, Writing Assignments, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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