OK. So why did we read the Harris piece about the project worksheet? What is that all about? It doesn't pertain to science writing at all! What a waste!!
Ummmm, not so fast!! Though you are not employees in this class, and I am not "the boss," there is still a lot we can learn about writing for school from this article.
Number one: You can now figure out my assignments. Missing something? Now you know who to go to for answers. Me. And (here is a little secret you may not know about), now you also know it is not always your fault that your writing turns out crappy. Sometimes it is the assignment's lack of guidance, clarity, focus, or all three. How do you know if an assignment misses the mark? AHA! The project worksheet.
Number two: You now control your own writing destiny. Look to the worksheet to help you formulate a plan for your paper based solely on the assignment, not some fantasy or misunderstanding or just something you plain make up on the spot.
Number three: What is applicable for bosses and employees is often applicable for teachers and students. You and I have responsibilities that are directly related to our positions in this class. That means I have a responsibility to communicate clearly and unambiguously my expectations, and you have a responsibility to ask me directly for clarification when I miss the mark.
15 minutes already! Wow. That went fast.
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