How can I best make use of the required four hours of writing instruction?
By writing instruction we do not mean grammar and punctuation drills. Nor do we mean lecture, which is the least effective method of writing instruction. Instead we suggest having students engage in any of the following activities: discussing evaluation criteria, generating questions about the assignment, analyzing sample papers, reading peers’ papers or sharing drafts in small groups, critiquing peers’ writing. Another strategy is to present drafts of your own writing and answer student questions about your process and/or the process of professional publication.
