Evaluation
Five assignments must be submitted in order to complete “Effective Writing I.” No final examination is required.
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Assignment Number
|
Value
|
| Assignment 1 (prewriting/drafting assignment) |
15% |
| Assignment 2 (critical response essay) |
20% |
| Assignment 3 (grammar assignment) |
15% |
| Assignment 4 (comparison/contrast essay) |
20% |
| Assignment 5 (research essay) |
30%
|
Students will receive considerable feedback on their written assignments; for some students it will be a new experience to have their writing examined so closely. However, the best way to improve one's writing is to understand and put into practice the suggestions of those who are experienced teachers of writing. The marking in this course will reflect students' proficiency in writing and, particularly, the efforts they make to improve. Essay assignments are marked according to a detailed rubric developed in accordance with Queen's marking guidelines.
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