Metawriting
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Metawriting is writing about writing to increase comprehension and decrease errors. It works by having students analyze a common error in their writing and then write a one-page essay comparing and contrasting guidance on the correct usage. The benefits are that it reduces the specific errors in subsequent writings and increases the use of research and writing sources to improve student papers.
Metawriting
- 1. Metawriting By: Douglas James Joyce Publication: The Quarterly, Vol. 24, No. 4 Date: Fall 2002
- 2. What is Metawriting? Metawriting is basically writing about writing Mr. Joyce, to alleviate these errors, challenged his students to write about their own grammar and mechanics to increase comprehension and decrease errors.
- 3. Why should we care about Metawriting? We have all faced repeated grammar and mechanical errors in student papers Most students who have practiced metawriting agreed that they paid more attention to their own writing.
- 4. Here is how it works… After reading student papers, a teacher selects a frequently occurring error. Then, the teacher points out all instances of the error and directs the student to write a one-page essay that compares and contrasts three sources that provide guidance on correct usage.
- 5. Benefits The two major benefits of “Metawriting”: Reduces specific errors in subsequent writings The one-page essay increases the use of research and writing sources
- 6. Resources Joyce’s original article with student examples, feedback, and instructions: On the Use of Metawriting to Learn Grammar and Mechanics