| ID | 111968 |
| Title Proper | Learning through writing |
| Other Title Information | teaching critical thinking skills in writing assignments |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cavdar, Gamze ; Doe, Sue |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Traditional writing assignments often fall short in addressing problems in college students' writing as too often these assignments fail to help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension of course content. This article reports the use of a two-part (staged) writing assignment with postscript as a strategy for improving critical thinking in a lower-division political science course. We argue that through well-designed writing assignments, instructors can encourage students to reconsider concepts, critically evaluate assumptions, and undertake substantive revisions of their writing. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Science and Politics Vol. 45, No.2; Apr 2012: p.298-306 |
| Journal Source | Political Science and Politics Vol. 45, No.2; Apr 2012: p.298-306 |
| Key Words | Learning ; Writing ; Teaching Critical Thinking ; Traditional Writing |