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Peer reviewedSimon, Linda – History Teacher, 1991
Argues that understanding assignments is the first step toward successful college writing. Urges instructors to support students by helping them to decode assignments. Breaks down instructions into individual tasks including (1) writing an essay, (2) examining an issue, (3) reviewing articles and books, and (4) focusing on some texts. Defines each…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Research Papers (Students), Task Analysis, Teaching Methods
