Goals & Objectives

Writer’s Stylus users will develop competencies in:

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refining writing through multiple revisions, knowing what to analyze, how to recognize needed revisions, and make improvements

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using the writing process to produce writing of publishable quality

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thinking and communication, using critical thinking as a precursor to and purpose for writing

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teaching students use of the writing process and methods of success for each step (e.g., successful revision)

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coaching peers, students, and self throughout the writing process to reach optimal achievement

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using instructional methods to develop student drafting capacities for increased writing assessment results

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designing instruction that fosters student writing development—i.e., engages students in the full process of producing writing worthy of publication consideration