TIPS FOR WRITERS
Be clear about your pedagogical goals and design assignments to meet those goals.
Continually share your pedagogical goals for the course and for writing assignments with students. Sequence writing assignments to build on developing writing skills by progressing from easier to more difficult kinds of writing and thinking (e.g., move from summaries to arguments, from narrow questions to more complex problems). Put the assignment in writing, making sure to explain…
The writing task (what you want them to do)The student writer’s role audience format (length, resources to be used, manuscript details, etc.)Expectations for process (draft dates, peer review workshops, revision dates)Criteria for evaluation
Discuss the assignment in class.
Discuss how to read and interpret writing assignments. Ask students how they plan to approach the assignment to clarify any misinterpretations they may have and to help them get started on the right track. Allow time for student questions. Model successful sample papers. Do a “norming” session by asking students to evaluate a variety of sample essays (or parts of essays) and explain why the good papers were successful. Try writing the assignment yourself and share your efforts with your students.
Provide opportunities for students to approach writing as a process.
Provide students with multiple opportunities for feedback and revision with proposal and draft due dates. Have students work in peer review groups together, presenting their work and asking each other questions. Hold brief individual conferences in your office to talk about plans or drafts. Have students give class presentations on their work. When evaluating their work, respond to student writers in constructive ways that promote learning.
VISIT EXPERT ASSIGNMENT
Respond to writers, not papers. Resist the urge to comment on everything, which will overwhelm students.
Use was written or oral feedback to set a few specific goals for student improvement. Respond to early drafts; evaluate final drafts.
Ask students to hand in early drafts and your comments with their final drafts so you can respond directly to their revisions (and spend less time responding to final versions).
Have students turn in self-evaluating cover sheets or cover letters with their papers to encourage self-reflection and to guide your feedback. Consider giving global or models feedback to short assignment
Sections to Include in Your Paper
Introduction
Begin your introduction by giving the leader a contextual background of the topic. This is where you form the basis of your argument. You should also outline your position on the topic and state whether you support the topic or side against it.
Develop A Thesis Statement
A thesis statement is an essential part of your assignment writing. It’s a road map that directs the reader to what they expect from the write-up. It presents your argument, and it is often placed at the end of the first paragraph. Every time you introduce an idea in your discussion, you should make sure it relates to your thesis statement.
There is no limitation on the number of paragraphs you can include in your essay, but ensure they have a similar structure.
The Main Body
In this section, you need to support the topic by elaborating on your facts. There is no limitation on the number of paragraphs you can include in your essay, but ensure they have a similar structure. It is also worth mentioning that every idea should link to the primary voice of the thesis statement.
Conclusion
In your conclusion, you should reinstate your thesis statement and outline the major points that support your position. You should never introduce any new information in this section.
Referencing
It’s advisable to acknowledge the authors whose information you used in your writing. Cite the sources appropriately using guidelines from MLA, APA or Harvard. Be sure to use the correct citing format
Proofread and Edit
Before you proofread your work, take a break. The short break will help you have a fresh eye when checking your assignment. Here are some things you should check
Correct structure the relevant parts are included, such as title page, introduction, conclusion, reference list, etc. The content is arranged logically there are flow and proper transition of one idea to another sources used are cited.
STEPS TO WRITE AN ASSIGNMENT
1. Be clear on the task.
It seems obvious but to get your assignment started you need to be clear on exactly what the assignment is. Maybe it’s not coming to you because you’re still not sure what you need to do? Read the outline and marking criteria early and give yourself time to wrap your head around the task at hand.
2. Gather important information.
If your assignment is making you feel overwhelmed, it helps to highlight, highlight and highlight some more. By pinpointing the important information for your assignment, you can refine your focus and stop feeling overwhelmed by the scope of it. Highlight that marking criteria sheet, the readings, relevant lecture slides and even learning objectives. Once you narrow down your direction you can be on your way.
3. Map it out.
Brainstorm, taking the time to make a colorful, creative and interesting mind map of your ideas, how they link together and how they relate back to the assignment. Conceptualizing the task in this manner can help open up your mind and give you a framework that you can build on.
4. Chip away at it, bit by bit.
Don’t forget to work logically and if there is an example provided, follow the format. Try to organize the work you need to do into bite-sized chunks, like one section or paragraph at a time. This will make your assignment more manageable and give you small items to concentrate on, rather than trying to focus on the whole thing at once.
5. Keep things fresh.
When you’ve got a big task ahead of you it’s normal to bunker down at your desk and forego your normal study breaks. While I admire your dedication, if you’re struggling to feel inspired with an assignment then it’s even more important to keep your mind feeling fresh and alert. What about getting a change of scenery? I like to take my study outside and catch some of the sunshine rather than sitting in my ever-so un-inspiring lounge room for hours on end. Just don’t forget to use paperweights… sometimes the wind comes along to rain on your parade and oops there are 90 pages littering your entire backyard!
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