Bob Hoffert, Professor in the Philosophy Department, notes that "one of the things we must consider is that writing on papers or exams is not primarily a matter of assessment but one of the integral components of teaching. If I want to teach an appreciation of philosophy [in my freshman-level course], writing is one of the most important things I do. Grading isn't a joy. But it is easier to take on because I see it as a way of teaching, making me more self-conscious about setting up the assignment and commenting on their papers."
