Using Brain Science to Assess (Creative) Writing Assignments

Laura E. Valeri

Using Brain Science to Assess (Creative) Writing Assignments

English

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Abstract

The presenter will share how research into the science of creativity led to a reconsideration of assessment practices for all writing assignments but particularly creative writing assignments. Attendees will learn strategies for assessment with the goal of not hindering students’ creative output but instead stimulating challenge.

Original language	American English
State	Published - Apr 7 2017
Event	Student Success in Writing Conference (SSWC) - Duration: Apr 7 2017 → …

Conference

Conference	Student Success in Writing Conference (SSWC)
Period	04/7/17 → …

Keywords

Brain science
Creativity
Writing assessments
Writing assignments

DC Disciplines

Arts and Humanities
Creative Writing
Linguistics

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https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sswc/2017/2017/17/

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Using Brain Science to Assess (Creative) Writing Assignments

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