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References for Further Information
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Web Resources
Sharp, J.E., Olds, B.M., Miller, R.L., and Dyrud, M.A. (1999). Four Effective Writing Strategies for Engineering Classes. Journal of Engineering Education, 88:1, 53-57
Abstract: This article, written by three technical communication professors and one chemical engineering professor representing three different universities, presents four proven strategies for including effective writing assignments in engineering classes. The strategies include using writing assignments to analyze job-related Web searches and engineering job preparation, using peer editing to revise assignments, using journals to learn to write and write to learn, and using paper airplanes to teach how to write instructions.
Calibrated Peer Review
Calibrated Peer Review (CPR)" is a Web-based program that enables frequent writing assignments even in large classes with limited instructional resources. In fact, CPR can reduce the time an instructor now spends reading and assessing student writing. CPR offers instructors the choice of creating their own writing assignments or using the rapidly expanding assignment library. Although CPR stems from a science-based model, CPR has the exciting feature that it is discipline independent and level independent. CPR funding has been generously provided by the National Science Foundation and by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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