Wikinews:Education/core/Develop writing skills

Students can develop better writing skills through:
 * Demonstrating the ability to think critically, creatively and independently
 * Providing evidence of critical analysis and creative thought
 * Practicing their proficiency in English grammar and mechanics
 * Practicing their ability to write cogent, clear and concise prose
 * Practicing their ability to write in forms and styles appropriate to the topic, audience and outlet
 * Demonstrating their ability to think about local, national and global audiences
 * Providing materials for review that can pass a plagiarism, close paraphrase and copyright check
 * Providing an opportunity for real world type collaboration with people who will critically assess materials for publication