Essays for Motivating Computer Science Topics.

Sher, David

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ERIC Number: EJ557426

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Publication Date: 1997

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Essays for Motivating Computer Science Topics.

Sher, David

Mathematics and Computer Education, v31 n3 p248-51 Fall 1997

Describes a format for assignments that trains students to write short, persuasive essays. Essay topics address how software available in the computing lab can use a computing technique. Points are scored by making multiple concise arguments that answer different aspects of the essay question. (PVD)

Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Content Area Writing, Essays, Higher Education, Persuasive Discourse, Relevance (Education), Technical Education, Writing Skills, Writing Strategies

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Language: English

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