WAC Program Revisions Faculty Forums April 11 & 12, 2013
agenda contexts for possible revisions three program revision options university writing goals writing intensive by section course caps on writing intensive courses questions/concerns/comments from faculty
context “additive” model of writing intensive over 400 writing intensive courses writing intensive by section assessment 5 models comprehensive assessment of program student learning class sizes for writing intensive courses qep student learning outcomes
context, cont. “intentional” model of writing intensive adopting university writing goals for wi courses eliminating writing intensive by section capping wi courses at 25 students
university writing goals Students will learn to use writing to investigate complex, relevant topics and address significant questions through engagement with and effective use of credible sources; Students will learn to produce writing that reflects an awareness of context, purpose, and audience; Students will learn to understand writing as a process that can be made more effective through drafting and revision; Students will learn to proofread and edit their own writing, avoiding grammatical and mechanical errors; Students will learn to assess and explain the major choices that they make in their writing.
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