The WCU University Writing Council & Advisory Board created a series of modules for teaching writing better. We are sharing these modules here in the TLC Teaching Resource Hub. The full suite of activities is available on D2L.

There are many different approaches faculty can take to assess and grade a writing project. Without the clarity of the numerical point systems that justify assessments on many quizzes and exams, students face difficulty understanding what makes for an ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’ essay or report. There are many different approaches faculty can take to assess and grade a writing project, and this module will discuss some of those approaches as well as strategies for alleviating confusion. Among them are rubrics and narrative grading. This module will walk you through options. Please keep a few things in mind when determining your assessment approach.

Follow this link to the full module on Teaching Writing and Critical Thinking. WCUPA log-in required.