Writing to Learn Quantum Engineering: Improved Understanding and Communication by Revising a Writing Assignment
Paper i proceeding, 2016
I present an improved lab-report writing assignment for formative assessment in master’s-level physics. Prompted by poorly written reports in an earlier version of the course, suggesting insufficient subject understanding, I aligned aims, learning objectives, instruction, and assessment, and introduced a component of student peer review. This method enhanced learning of the subject matter, indicated by clearly improved reports.
constructive alignment
electrical engineering
team writing
nanotechnology
peer learning
formative assessment
master’s level
technical lab report
peer review
learning-oriented feedback
experimental physics