Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.
The capacity of writing to help structure writers' thinking, reflect on learning, or explore undeveloped ideas. Writing to learn activities are often lower stakes assignments—ungraded or lightly weighted in assessment—and can scaffold larger, more formal assignments.