Learning Assistance Writing Class
Philosophy:
Writing is a process (it involves prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing)
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an understanding of the separate elements of the writing process
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the knowledge and ability to use process tools effectively (e.g., brainstorming, clustering, outlining, criteria-based content and structure evaluations)
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an understanding of basic grammar rules-not just as discrete sets of knowledge but, more importantly, as they are used holistically to make the articulation of thought more effective
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the ability to use their knowledge of grammar to make their writing more effective
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an understanding that writing is not simply "correcting" errors but a process that is the result of effective habits
Writing is recursive (the best way to learn how to write is to write, not simply practice
discrete skills)
- sufficient time to work on multiple drafts and pieces of their process, not just grammar
exercises and sentence-level work
Writing is a thinking process(and academic writing almost always involves critical
thinking-including but not limited to analysis, synthesis, and evaluation)
- the knowledge and ability to recognize levels of thinking in writing
- the ability to identify elements of coherence in their writing and revise their writing to make it more coherent
- sufficient time to discover and control their thought processes in their writing
Effective writing is a product of effective self-monitoring of the writing process
(including but not limited to the knowledge and use of metacognitive strategies)
- an understanding of the importance of metacognitive processes and tools (self-evaluation, reflection, diagnosis)
- the ability to develop and use effective self-monitoring strategies
Class:
LERN 81 - Improving Writing
3 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
May be taken for Pass/No Pass only
Develop as a writer through practice and reflection. Improve writing process and product
through prewriting, writing, editing, and revising. Develop writing strategies and
confidence in a community of writers.