Writing that Reinforces Learning Objectives*
By Dr. Geoffrey Cross, WR Coordinator
 

Knowledge of	Writing Types
terminology	process log, journal
specific facts	abstract, annotated bibliography
conventions	critical analysis, lab/field notebook
trends, sequences	outline, summary, abstract, flow chart
classifications, categories, criteria	critical analysis, lab/field notebook, journal, outline, précis
methodology	process log, journal, lab/field notebook
principles & generalizations	outline, summary, journal, flow chart, essay exam, microtheme
theory & structure	journal in lab notebook, flow chart, essay exam, microtheme
Intellectual Abilities and Skills	Writing Types
translation	journal, formal translation, summary, annotated bibliography
interpretation	journal, learning log, critical analysis, letter to editor, editorial, position paper
extrapolation	journal, learning log
analysis	journal, learning log, essay, microtheme, diagram, flow chart, etc.
synthesis	diagram linked with journal, hypertext web, essay
evaluation	review, critical analysis, editorial, position paper
Affective Qualities	Writing Types
awareness	journal, learning log
controlled or selected attention	lab report, fieldnotes, journal, freewrite
creative engagement	journal, publication (newsletter, etc.)
acceptance of a value	guided journal, freewrite, critical analysis

*Based on Bloom's Taxonomy.