Writing Assignments That Work.

Roen, Duane H.

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ERIC Number: EJ357952

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Writing Assignments That Work.

Roen, Duane H.

Journal of Teaching Writing, v6 n1 p31-40 Spr 1987

Argues that writing assignments should (1) specify audience, purpose, and topic, (2) define rhetorical problems, (3) incorporate stages of the composing process, (4) provide timely feedback to avoid cognitive overload, and (5) follow some developmental sequence. Describes several assignments based on letter writing. (JG)

Descriptors: Assignments, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Letters (Correspondence), Sequential Approach, Teaching Methods, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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