by Hu Zhiwen I have taught several literature courses in which writing is a very important part. Students are required to do various kinds of writing assignments. When designing these assignments, I always stick to a principle: ideas come first in writing. I have been teaching English writing to Chinese students back in China. These…
by Saja Yim It’s hard to know if students are actually reading and using the feedback you provide for them on their writing. One indication of this, however, is seeing improvements in their writing scores across the semester, rather than viewing each writing assignment as an isolated occurrence. In my Elementary Curriculum in Art Education…
by Taylor Heid, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources When you sit down to write, do you get a flash of sweat and racing thoughts? Well, same, and chances are we are not alone. While some may have social anxiety when public speaking, similarly, when I sit down to write, I stumble across my…
by Nicole Rowley, Anthropology Nobody likes being told that they are wrong. This is especially true when it comes to writing, which can be a highly personal and emotional process. Many people avoid sharing their writing with others because they are worried about receiving negative feedback. However, constructive negative feedback is nothing to be scared…