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Academic and Student AffairsGordon Rule

Gordon Rule

Creating Effective Assignments

Defining the writing task should include:

Guidance about the paper's main focus
Purpose of the assignment (e.g., inform, analyze, explain, persuade).
Required format/ structure (e.g., essay, report, business plan)
Mode for the assignment (e.g., description, analysis, persuasion)

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