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Writing Assignments--Pathways to Connections, Clarity, Creativity.

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Brent, Rebecca; Felder, Richard M. – College Teaching, 1992

This article discusses college-level writing assignments designed to stimulate students to (1) explore initial student attitudes, (2) activate prior knowledge, (3) increase subject relevance, (4) clarify and organize course material, (5) connect new and previously known material, (6) improve critical thinking skills, and (7) develop and strengthen…

Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Course Content