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V. High-Stakes, Formal Writing Assignments

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This section considers “high-stakes” (also called “formal” or “summative”) writing assignments. Throughout the section, we offer suggestions for designing high-stakes writing assignments for your course. When designed well, high-stakes writing assignments can significantly deepen student learning, can help students learn the writing conventions of a particular discipline, and can foster a sense of accomplishment and significance for and in students. In this section, you will find: