A quick summary of the "writing-to-learn" steps that lead to insightful writing
Terms, Expectations & Questions Sheet
A tool for critical reading that integrates comprehension and interrogation
A tool for paragraph development that serves readers' needs for context, evidence, commentary, and a claim
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Purdue Online Writing Laboratory
Thousands of practical pages answer almost any writing question with precise advice and clear examples. Widely respected and used.
An Invitation to Add to This Toolkit
What web sites, classroom tools, resources, etc. have been especially useful to you? We want to build this page so that it represents the pedagogy that serves students. Suggestions can be emailed to noraculik@gmail.com
Offering a choice of assignments that address different levels of preparation can increase success.
A tool that fairly evaluates different types of contributions to group projects, thus rewarding responsible collaboration.
provided by Nora Culik
Educause offers a thoughtful gateway to OER tools, sites, concepts, etc.