Writing Across the Curriculum

Summer Workshops

"Introduction to the
Writing-Intensive Course"

Facilitators: Sara Littlejohn and Jennifer Whitaker
Department of English

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Introduction to Writing Across the Curriculum

• Using writing to enhance learning
• Designing writing assignments
• Responding to students’ writing
• Incorporating informal writing

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"Incorporating Revision & Portfolios
into the WI Course"

Facilitators: Sara Littlejohn and Jennifer Whitaker
Department of English

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 9:30-12:00

Introduction to Revision Techniques

• Designing syllabi that incorporate revision as a means of critical thinking
• Designing writing assignments that incorporate multiple drafts
• Responding to student writing with an eye toward revision
• Portfolio based grading for any discipline

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"WI Best Practices: Successes &
Frustrations"

Facilitators: Sara Littlejohn and Jennifer Whitaker
Department of English

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 1:00-3:30

Facilitated Discussion for

• Faculty who have WI success
• Roundtable forum for troubleshooting WI concerns
• Opportunity to exchange new ideas

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$100 honorarium for faculty participation per each workshop

Workshops are held at the University Speaking Center, 21 McIver

Register for workshops by Reading Day, Wednesday, May 7.

To register click here.