WrAssE (the Writing for Assignments e-Library) is a resource for learning about writing at university. It is a collection of real essays, reports and other written assignments from a range of subjects, with comments by subject staff saying what makes the writing good.
The written extracts show examples of key ‘functions’ and ‘qualities’ of writing. By ‘functions’, we mean such things as: defining terms, describing a process, explaining or exemplifying a point, or providing a cogent line of argument and drawing conclusions. The ‘qualities’ include: characteristics of the writing, such as the way it gives the reader ‘signposts’; the vocabulary chosen; the way writer has referred to sources of information and how they are used; and the style adopted.
The primary aim of WrAssE is to help students develop their awareness of what makes ‘good’ writing for academic assignments; and how writing can be used to achieve academic functions. WrAssE is designed to support learning activities in class, or students working independently. As the project evolves we will create links to other relevant resources for learning about and developing skills for writing.
Involved
Developers: Mark Lyndon, Mark Pannell
Client: Learning Development