Collaborating the Course

Journal of Business and Technical Communication Jul 1991

TRACEY BAKER

Abstract

Although the number of comprehensive studies that outline methods for incorporating collaborative writing into the professional writing classroom has increased, most studies discuss only one or two assignments throughout the term. This article describes an entire course focused on shared-document writing. Over a four-year period, students indicated that they valued the time allowed to coordinate groups and to understand and complete assignments. Structuring such a course necessitates assigning work that is related to a single topic and providing students with choices, including a voice in group formation and evaluation.

Journal: Journal of Business and Technical Communication
Published: 1991-07-01
DOI: 10.1177/1050651991005003003
Open Access: Closed
Topics: professional writing voice and style

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