Document Type
Report
Publication Date
Summer 2022
Keywords
Critical thinking, writing assignments, Queer Literature, writing
Abstract
Along with including the usual sections for “what” to do and “how” to do it, when developing an essay writing prompt, providing a section to explicate “why” students will be completing the assignment results in a significant improvement of the quality of essays received, as well as a noted improvement in student ability to connect with several of the overall Student Learning Outcomes of the class. This write-up examines shifts made in assignment construction, as well as the results of that shift as realized in a 200-level Queer Literature course.
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
WIS Summer Retreat
Recommended Citation
Colen, Elizabeth, "Including the Obvious: Why Are We Doing This?" (2022). Backward by Design Mini-Studies. 33.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wis_backwardsbydesign/33
Genre/Form
reports
Type
Text
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf