A few more terms for thought...

A few additional terms that relate to my syllabus and/or thoughts surrounding composition. I will try to add more soon.

Freewriting	Peter Elbow. Continuous writing without regard to grammar, punctuation, etc. Focus is on getting thoughts on paper, free to stray from the topic, putting forth exploration of thoughts.  For my syllabus, I provided opportunities for students to freewrite using Blogger.
Grammar	Set of rules that make up/drive composition.  As an instructor, there will be an emphasis on grammar.
Kenneth Bruffee	Promoted collaborative learning. Social interaction with peers in collaborative groups help students have dialogue of agreement/shared knowledge.  For my syllabus, I incorporated collaborative learning in many of the partner assignments.
Plagiarism	Intentional use of someone else’s work without acknowledgement. There may be circumstances where the act is intentional and as instructors, we must address the issue without accusation.  For my syllabus, I incorporated TTU's plagiarism statement.
Voice	A writer’s style of writing – use of words, syntax, dialogue, etc. to reflect their “voice.” As an instructor, empowering students to write, developing their voice is important.
Rhetoric	It’s two things -- (1) the study of words or communication that involves persuading, informing, entertaining, etc. or (2) the art of persuasion, conveying information to elicit interest, effect change, or entertain. Rhetoric is composition; composition is rhetoric.