What should an essay assignment include?
All essay assignments should be distributed to students on paper (rather than just verbally described). Such assignments should clarify the due date, page length requirement, and a clear purpose for the assignment. It can be helpful to initiate brainstorming by asking questions that might generate topic ideas. Its also helpful to clarify the criteria youll be looking for (thesis, argument, support, organization, etc.). This document is also helpful if a tutor at the Academic Support Center is helping your student.
