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Student Level
Any Level
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Class Size
3 - 100+
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Difficulty
Easy - Moderate
Implementation Approaches
Full Collaboration
Students share their work from brainstorming to final product, working together throughout the entire process
Stage-Based Feedback
Students share work at varying stages and use their group for feedback and ideas as needed
Final Assessment
Students share and assess final papers prior to submission for a grade
📈 Writing Process Flow
Brainstorming
Initial ideas & concepts
Clarification
Refine thesis statement
Composition
Shared writing process
Conclusion
Final review & polish
Key Benefits
For Instructors
- Reduces burden of reading inferior work
- Students receive feedback before submission
- Builds on peer feedback activities
- Flexible implementation options
For Students
- Critical feedback throughout the process
- Collaborative learning experience
- Improved writing skills through practice
- Peer support and shared experiences
💡 Real-World Example
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Chemistry students collaborated with freshman writing students to improve their ability to express scientific ideas clearly. Chemistry students learned concepts and expressed them to writing students, who then incorporated these ideas into 2-3 page papers.
- Todd M. Hamilton, General Chemistry Course
- Todd M. Hamilton, General Chemistry Course
⚠️ Important Considerations
Consider English as second language students
Account for varying class standings
Keep groups consistent through semester
Assess regularly to ensure improvement