This self directed module highlights the differences between students who write well and those who struggle. Elements of the writing process are discussed, as are the prerequisite skills students need to write good papers. The module outlines and describes the process for teaching students the POW+TREE strategy, a writing strategy to help students produce better persuasive essays.
This module features the Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model as applied to writing, which outlines the six steps required to effectively implement any instructional strategy and emphasizes the time and effort required to do so.