Tips and Techniques

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Here's a collection of our "Best Practices," the strategies and techniques that we've found work well for us. Please keep checking back - we're continually adding to this collection. If there's something you'd like us to share our techniques for, please email or call and let us know!

Errors, Errors, Everywhere: What do do About Student Errors

Writing to Learn: How to us Informal Writing to Help Student Learn and Discuss

The Matrix: Use a Grading Matrix to Simplify Grading and Give Useful Feedback

Some Like it Rough - The Power of Requiring a Rough Draft

Writing Effective Test Questions - The Art of Asking Good Questions

MyDropBox.com - A Mostly Great Plagiarism Detection and Prevention Service

Preventing Plagiarism - Our Best Strategies for Helping Students Avoid Plagiarism

Consulting Service Available: if you'd like help implementing any of these tips or techniques, Paul Hagood is available by phone (917-4570) and email ( hagoodp@ml.linnbenton.edu ) for consultation. You might even get email assistance at night or on weekends!

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