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Peer reviewedDay, Susan – Teaching Sociology, 1994
Reports on a study of two introductory sociology courses to determine whether informal writing assignments can aid learning. Finds that requiring students to keep journals did not significantly improve performance on essay tests. Asserts that teachers may be justified in requiring attendance as a strategy for increased learning. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance Patterns, College Attendance, Essay Tests
