The National Study of Writing Instruction - University at Albany

Writing and Learning Activities 2009-10: Form 2 Page 120 of 122
14. How important are the following when responding to
the writing of students in this class?
120
Not
important
Somewhat
Important
Important
Correcting errors in usage and mechanics 1 2 3 4
Pointing out errors of fact 1 2 3 4
Suggesting alternative views on the topic 1 2 3 4
Assessing accuracy of conclusions 1 2 3 4
Providing feedback on form and structure 1 2 3 4
Suggesting improvements in style 1 2 3 4
Providing an overall evaluation of quality 1 2 3 4
15. To what extent do you agree with the following
statements about the teaching of writing?
English language arts teachers should be primarily responsible
for teaching students at this grade level to write.
All teachers should be responsible for teaching disciplinary
writing within their own subject.
Subject teachers should evaluate the use of specialized
vocabulary and procedures within their subject area, but the
English language arts teachers should evaluate the writing.
Asking students at this grade level to write is not necessary in
this subject.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree Agree
Very
important
Strongly
agree
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4