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Peer reviewedDinitz, Susan; Kiedaisch, Jean – Exercise Exchange, 1986
Describes a research paper assignment that asks students to come up with a question (problem) in some academic field that can be answered (solved) from synthesizing all of the information currently available. Argues that such an assignment teaches the research paper within a rhetorical context. (HOD)
Descriptors: Assignments, Cognitive Development, Higher Education, Research Papers (Students)
Peer reviewedClark, John R.; Motto, Anna Lydia – Exercise Exchange, 1986
Explains how the use of parody can improve students' writing and add more zest, zing, and vigor to their writing style. (HOD)
Descriptors: Assignments, Higher Education, Parody, Revision (Written Composition)
Peer reviewedKing, Don – Exercise Exchange, 1986
Describes assignments that integrate ideas from student journals into expository and deliberate essays. (HOD)
Descriptors: Assignments, Essays, Expository Writing, Heuristics
