Purpose of this Toolkit - Griffith University

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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Why your students need effective written communication skills ............................ 1
Definition............................................................................................................................................. 1
The need for written communication skills..................................................................................... 1
The six ‘C’s of effective writing ........................................................................................................ 1
Griffith Online Writing Skills Course .............................................................................................. 2
What employers, graduates and students say about written communication
skills................................................................................................................................ 3
Employers’ comments........................................................................................................................ 3
Graduates’ and students’ comments ................................................................................................ 4
Research findings................................................................................................................................ 4
Teaching tips—How to develop your students’ written communication
skills................................................................................................................................ 5
How to develop students’ writing skills........................................................................................... 5
Structuring the writing task ............................................................................................................... 6
Structuring the writing process ......................................................................................................... 7
Writing skills........................................................................................................................................ 8
Inclusive language............................................................................................................................. 10
Assessing written communication ............................................................................ 11
Provide clear criteria......................................................................................................................... 11
Criteria sheets .................................................................................................................................... 12
Peer review......................................................................................................................................... 13
The terminology................................................................................................................................ 15
When assessing student writing ...................................................................................................... 16
Principles of effective written communication skills............................................... 18
Writing Skills...................................................................................................................................... 18
Where to go for help.................................................................................................... 19
Contact............................................................................................................................................... 19
Additional resources................................................................................................... 21
Print resources................................................................................................................................... 21
Web resources ................................................................................................................................... 22
Student handouts ........................................................................................................ 23
What employers, graduates and students say about written communication
skills.............................................................................................................................. 25
Checklists for reviewing and monitoring your writing ............................................ 27
Understanding the terminology used in assignments ............................................ 29
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