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DOWNS and Wardle GROUP DISCUSSION: (group activity, write notes, read for understanding and be ready to discuss in class)

Intro: Me

Group 1: Systemic Misconception and Misdirection of Mainstream FYC

Group 2: Academic Discourse as a Category Mistake

Group 3: The Open Question of Transfer

Group 4: Resisting Misconceptions

Group 5: Writing About Writing: Rationale and Description

Group 6: Grounding Principles and Goals

• Take notes as a group
• More important to understand what is being said in each subsection

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT: (each person must submit this assignment)

Answer the following questions in short answer form. Write 1 page response to these questions. (at least 1 page worth):

1. What is the misconception about “how to write in college” according to Downs and Wardle?

2. Students write for various communities within the university (academic disciplines). Describe what the authors say about this.

3. Tell me about the assumptions in the writing process according to Downs and Wardle.

4. Define CONTENT and CONTEXT

5. What is content-and context-contingent according to the writers?