4.3: Discussion Board - Academic Writing
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- 19523
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For this discussion, review “What is Academic Writing” by L. L. Irvine, then
Directions
- Print and annotate the chapter “What is Academic Writing” by L. L. Irvine.
- Develop first in a new Google Doc a discussion post that addresses:
- What are your thoughts about the essay “Writing Spaces” by L. Levin Irvine?
- What did you learn about the nature of argument and analysis in college writing tasks?
- What do you think about Irvine’s advice about the common types of writing assignments college writers might expect to encounter?
- What are your personal writing experiences with academic writing? Tell us about a positive academic writing experience and a negative academic writing experience that stand out for you.
- Copy and paste your post in the discussion.
- Review your classmates’ posts.
- Respond to your classmates’ posts about what they thought about Irvine’s chapter as well as the writing experiences they’ve accrued thus far.
Grading
| Academic Writing KEEP | ||||
| Criteria | Ratings | Points | ||
| Primary Post | Student addresses all directions; meets the 200 word count; and posts on time 10 pts |
Student addresses some of the directions, and/or posts under 200 words 5 pts |
Student does not post 0 pts |
10 pts |
| Secondary Post | Student thoughtfully responds to 2 classmates’ primary posts, meets the 100 word count for each response, and posts on time 10 pts |
Student thoughtfully responds to 1 classmate’s primary posts, and/or does not meet 100 word count 5 pts |
Student does not post 0 pts |
10 pts |
| Apply reading strategies when reading difficult material. | Exceeds expectations 0 pts |
Meets expectations 0 pts |
Does not meet expectations 0 pts |
0 pts |
| TOTAL POINTS | 20 pts | |||