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In courses where writing does not feature prominently in the curriculum, it is often easy to overlook the need to nurture those skills. Furthermore, there is a tendency to suppose that students acquire such skills entirely and exclusively in composition courses, effectively discharging every other course from addressing the matter. It is important to appreciate, however, that writing takes place in a variety of settings—many requiring unique conventions—and hence, it is worthwhile to consider how writing can be effectively and economically taught beyond writing departments. Below are some helpful suggestions and resources for teaching writing in non-writing courses.
General Strategies
Many strategies can be implemented directly in the classroom to facilitate writing competency in any subject.
The divide in academia between the humanities and the STEM fields is more than just disciplinary—it is also stylistic. Keep the following consideration in mind when writing in scientific contexts:
Business writing can be quite variegated owing to the multitude of functions that it can serve. Resumés, cover letters, e-mails, and memos all have different formats, and there is not really a standard design for any given document. Nevertheless, some stylistic concerns should always be appreciated while writing in professional settings:
Carnegie Mellon University – How Can I Help Students Become Better Writers in the Discipline When I am Not a Writing Teacher?
University of North Carolina – Sciences
“Scientific Writing: Strategies and Tools for Students and Advisors” by Vikash Singh and Philipp Mayer
“A Guide to Writing Mathematics” by Dr. Kevin P. Lee
“Guide for Writing in Mathematics” by Dr. Therese Shelton
Harvard Business School – Resumés and Cover Letters
“Brief Guide to Business Writing” by Dr. Kenneth G. Brown and David J. Barton
College of New Jersey School of Business – Guide to Writing
Miami University – Business Writing
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