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Writing as a purposeful act

Hesse sees writing not only as a mandatory skill—it is also as an authentic way for students to analyze, create, and convey knowledge.

I'm a writer

Dr. Karen R. Harris discusses how to build a sense of self-efficacy to counteract negative feelings toward writing.

Evaluating student writing

Dr. Jane Hansen offers a reminder that the purpose of evaluation is to find value in a student’s writing.

Writing in the Common Core

Hesse talks about some of the strengths of the standards—learning to write an argument, writing in the sciences—but also warns that they downplay the social and interpersonal aspects of writing.

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