Journals have become a popular format in recent years for courses that require some writing. In-class journal entries can spark discussions and reveal gaps in students' understanding of the material.

During this first unit, we will begin a semester-long discussion about how to read closely and apply that knowledge to other texts. For the primary text of the lens essay we will view an episode from ...

Although formatting your essay, report or dissertation can feel like a minor element of the writing process, it is an important way to ensure your ideas are given the spotlight through visually ...

It's time we found an alternative to the student essay. For tutors across the country, it's marking time again and, reading essays, we realise that many of our students have yet again taken refuge in ...

About two years ago at my university, I designed a minor in the medical humanities. At its core was a class that introduced students to medical topics from the perspectives of the humanities and ...

Essay writing is an unavoidable part of college life, but did you know that most college students feel overwhelmed by the number of assignments they get? According to a 2014 study, the average US ...