A solution may be found in focusing on the process of writing, rather than the final product.
Rather than transmitting course content, in-person class time should be dedicated toward deep and transformative learning.
While it is necessary to educate students on academic integrity and academic misconduct, these two concepts are often conflated.
The argumentative essay – the gold standard of persuasive writing – may be a better measure of good rationalization than good critical thinking.
Op-ed articles help students to learn the important skills of engaging and persuading a reader.