Assignment possibilities

Writing a case study

Engaging in and reporting on a fieldwork experience

Leading a discussion panel

Serving on a discussion panel

Keeping a journal or log of course-related ideas

Writing up thoughtful evaluations of several lectures

Creating instructional materials for the course (study guides, exam questions, or audiovisual materials) on a particular concept or theme

Undertaking an original research project or research paper

Reviewing the current research literature on a course-related topic

Keeping a reading log that includes brief abstracts of the readings and comments, applications, and critiques

Completing problem-solving assignments (such as designing an experiment to test a hypothesis or creating a test to measure something)

excerpted from Barbara Gross Davis at http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/grading.htm