Resources for Teaching Writing
Resources for Teaching Writing
The following resources have been created to assist you with research-based course and assignment design, giving useful feedback, designing meaningful assessment practices, and integrating technologies that support learning.
Course & Assignment Design
- Composing Effective Writing Assignments
- Scaffolding Writing to Support Student Learning
- Creating Assignments for Miami Plan Capstone Courses
- Teaching Literature Reviews
- Using Threshold Concepts to Design Assignments and Courses
- Teaching Grammar Rhetorically
- Structuring Purposeful Group & Team Work
- Mentoring Graduate Writers
Feedback & Assessment
- Using ePortfolio Assignments
- Giving Feedback to Writers
- Facilitating Meaningful Online Discussions
- Engaging Students in Effective Peer Response
Teaching Online and with AI
Howe Center for Writing Excellence
The mission of the HCWE is to ensure that Miami supports its students in developing as effective writers in college, and fully prepares all of its graduates to excel as clear, concise, and persuasive writers in their careers, communities, and personal lives.

