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Rankin, Elizabeth – Journal of Advanced Composition, 1990
Outlines a set of terms which can be used (in sequencing writing assignments from simple to complex) to make distinctions between kinds of sequences and notions of complexity. Shows how these terms allow teachers to understand the logic of various sequences, compare and contrast related sequences, and evaluate the concept of assignment sequence.…
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Higher Education, Sequential Approach, Writing Assignments
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Medhurst, Martin J. – Communication Education, 1989
Describes a sequential model (organized around seven writing assignments that culminate in a substantial essay in rhetorical/critical analysis) for teaching rhetorical criticism as written argument. Asserts that learning to write argumentative prose should be a central concern of undergraduate courses in rhetorical criticism. (MM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Models, Persuasive Discourse, Rhetoric
Umpqua Community Coll., Roseburg, OR. – 1986
Designed for students, faculty, and others interested in the writing program at Umpqua Community College (UCC) in Oregon, this booklet clarifies the specific function and scope of the writing courses offered by UCC's Department of Humanities. Section I states the department's objectives (e.g., to provide a core curriculum meeting the requirements…
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, College English, Community Colleges, Core Curriculum