Author: University Writing Council

  • Understanding Writing-Emphasis Designation Criteria

    Understanding Writing-Emphasis Designation Criteria

    By the University Writing Council The WCU University Writing Council & Advisory Board created a series of modules for teaching writing better. We are sharing these module here in the TLC Teaching Resource Hub. The full suite of activities is available on D2L. CAPC established criteria for all writing-emphasis courses that were approved by the…

  • Multiple Drafts & A Hierarchy of Concerns
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    Multiple Drafts & A Hierarchy of Concerns

    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. WCU’s Writing Emphasis courses require that students have opportunities to receive feedback and revise, in other words, to draft. This…

  • Assessment & Grading in Writing Courses

    Assessment & Grading in Writing Courses

    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…

  • Designing Writing Assignments for Critical Thinking
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    Designing Writing Assignments for Critical Thinking

    By the University Writing Council 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. When student contributions to a writing assignment don’t align with faculty expectations…