Microtheme
In education, a microtheme is a very short essay. (For example, one required to be 100-500 words in length[1] or to fit on a 5-by-8-inch (130 by 200 mm) index card[2]). Often an exercise unto itself, it can also be used in writing courses to incrementally build up toward a larger paper.[1] Microthemes allow for quick grading,[3] such as A+/A/A-.[4] Writing skill can be improved by writing often and in this case, by practising writing the same thing in different ways and with different combinations of words. [5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Smith, Ray. "Sequenced Microthemes: A Great Deal of Thinking for Your Students, and Relatively Little Grading for You". Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ "Writing Across the Curriculum's Resource Binder: Microthemes". University of Richmond: Writing Center. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ Teaching Tips: Innovations in Undergraduate Science Instruction. NSTA Press. 2004. p. 8.
- ^ Bean, John C. (1996). Engaging Ideas: The Professor's Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom. Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education. ISBN 0787902039.
- ^ "How to improve writing skills". Retrieved 10 December 2012.
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