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Knowledge of Conventions
Conventions are the rules and guidelines that help shape a genre and the expectations of what a
genre is supposed to consist of. Conventions effect things such as certain content, style,
organization, structure etc.
By the end of FYW, students should be able to:
Demonstrate how to use a variety of conventions according to the genre
Investigate the reasons that conventions vary for different genres and what effects they have.
Develop knowledge of language including grammar, punctuation and spelling by practicing
and revising.
Critical Reflection
Critical reflection is a writers ability to express what he/she is thinking and why. Learn to
explain choices made in a composition, use feedback to make revisions etc.
By the end of FYW, students should be able to:
Reflect on their writing in different contexts (medium, speaker, genre etc)
Demonstrate awareness of your own personal rhetorical techniques and styles and writing
processes.
Acknowledge reflection as a significant part of learning, thinking and communicating.