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2.7. Resources for More Information on Specific Topics
Designing and Using Writing Assignments
  • Bishop, W. & Fulweiler, T. (1997). "The Braiding of Classroom Voices: Learning to Write by Learning to Learn." In W. E. Campbell & K. A. Smith (Eds.) New Paradigms for College Teaching Edina, MN: Interaction Book Co. (pp. 37-50).
  • Fulwiler, T. (1987). Teaching with Writing. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton/Cook Publishers.
  • Griffin, C.W. (1982). Teaching Writing in All Disciplines. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, no. 12. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Penrose, A.M. & Katz, S.B. (1998). Writing in the Sciences: Exploring Conventions of Scientific Discourse. New York: St. Martin's Press.
  • Sorcinelli, M. D. & Elbow, P., Editors (1997). Writing to Learn: Strategies for Assigning and Responding to Writing Across the Disciplines. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, no. 69. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  • Tomlinson, S. (1990). "Writing to Learn: Back to Another Basic." In M.D. Svinicki (Ed.), The Changing Face of College Teaching. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, no. 42. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (pp. 31-39)
  • Walvoord, B.E.F. (1986). Helping Students Write Well: A Guide for Teachers in All Disciplines. 2nd ed. New York: The Modern Language Association of America.

Adapted from the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence at Carnegie Mellon University

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