Classroom announcement or syllabus statement
Let students know early that you care about their process, not just the final product. Add a note to your course syllabus or send an announcement at the start of the semester.
Here are examples you can adapt based on how you’ll collect process data:
If your class uses the Process Feedback editor:
Some assignments in this course will ask you to share how you developed your work, not just the final draft. You'll use the Process Feedback editor (www.processfeedback.org), which records your writing process as you work. This helps you identify patterns in how you write and develop strategies that work best for you. You'll also complete brief reflections about your process—research shows this kind of metacognitive practice strengthens critical thinking.
In cases where you share your process data, only I (and any TAs) will have access to it. If you have concerns about how this tool might work for your learning needs, please contact me early so we can discuss alternatives or accommodations.
If your class uses Google Docs:
Some assignments in this course will ask you to share how you developed your work, not just the final draft. You'll use Google Docs so you can review the document's version history and see how your ideas evolved over time. This helps you identify patterns in how you write and develop strategies that work best for you. You'll also complete brief reflections about your process—research shows this kind of metacognitive practice strengthens critical thinking.
In cases where you share your process data, only I (and any TAs) will have access to it. If you have concerns about how this tool might work for your learning needs, please contact me early so we can discuss alternatives or accommodations.
If your class uses the Process Feedback (for LMS) extension:
Some assignments in this course will ask you to share how you developed your work, not just the final draft. You'll use the Process Feedback extension, which captures your writing process as you work. This helps you identify patterns in how you write and develop strategies that work best for you. You'll also complete brief reflections about your process—research shows this kind of metacognitive practice strengthens critical thinking.
In cases where you share your process data, only I (and any TAs) will have access to it. If you have concerns about how this tool might work for your learning needs, please contact me early so we can discuss alternatives or accommodations.