Communication Across the Curriculum
The University Libraries and Writing Across the Curriculum present
Curriculum Enhancement with Research and Writing Skills
Do you want to improve the writing and research skills of your students? Are you looking for new teaching techniques for these skills?
This two-day workshop (June 9 – 10, 2009) is designed to help teaching faculty enhance their courses by integrating research and writing skills into class assignments. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to revise an existing assignment or syllabus, or to create a new assignment. The workshop will also include discussions about the needs of today’s students, the role of writing and information literacy in the classroom, and assessment. There will be a $250 stipend for participants.
Deadline: April 15; Notification of Acceptance will be sent by May 1
Website: For more information and to apply visit http://library.uncg.edu/depts/ref/faculty_workshop.asp
Contact: Amy Harris at 6-0275 or Amy_Harris@uncg.edu with questions.
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Writing Across the Curriculum Workshops
Introduction to the Writing-Intensive
Course
Facilitators:
Sara Littlejohn and Jennifer Whitaker
Department of English
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 9:30-12:00
Speaking Center Training Room
21 McIver
Introduction to the Writing-Intensive Course
- Using writing to enhance learning
- Designing writing assignment
- Responding to students' writing
- Incorporating informal writing
Register early for the workshops to ensure your spot
To register click here.
Incorporating Revision into the WI Course
Facilitators: Sara Littlejohn and Jennifer Whitaker
Department of English
Monday, Aug. 12, 2009 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Speaking Center Training Room
21 McIver
Strategies for Class Discussion
- 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
Register early for the workshops to ensure your spot
To register click here.