Student writing in the quantitative disciplines: a guide for college faculty

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author ONE Understanding the Role of Writing Basic Definitions A Brief History of Writing Across the Curriculum Writing in the Disciplines and Writing-to-Learn in Quantitative Fields Challenges to Implementing WAC in Quantitative Fields Readings and Resources TWO Writing as a Process The Process at Work in a Mathematical Proof The Writing Process Structuring Writing Assignments Sequencing Assignments Throughout a Course Sequencing Writing from Course to Course THREE Assessing and Responding to Student Writing Recognizing Good Writing Giving Guidance in Revision Peer Review FOUR Low-Stakes Writing and Writing-to-Learn Examples of Low-Stakes Writing Activities Notes on Responding to Low-Stakes Writing Readings and Resources FIVE Formal Writing Projects Writing on Writing Learning Logs Student-Authored Exam Questions Great Debates Writing for Lay Audiences Student-Authored Textbooks Grant Writing Wikis and Other Websites Creative Writing Projects A Word on Technical Typesetting SIX Shaping the Future of Writing in the Quantitative Disciplines Pushing Writing Forward Teachers, Scholars, Champions Recommended Reading and Resources References Index

• ISBN: 978-0-470-95212-2
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 192
• Fecha Publicación: 22/03/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés