Professor gives students information on using search engines and evaluating web sources. Professor creates page with examples of successful search strategies. Students can post and discuss questions about the model. Teacher annotates a model essay and posts to shared directory. Students create columns with questions and comments about the model or annotation.
Teacher creates page with suggested organizational formats for particular types of essays.
Students use conferencing function to discuss draft in progress. Students can conference on drafts in progress via MUDs, MOOs, or other chat environments. Teacher can also comment or provide questions for students to use when commenting. Professor posts comments on common strengths and weaknesses of paper drafts. Writing groups create comment columns in each other s drafts.