To certify a course as Writing Intensive, please 提交 a copy of your syllabus to Dr. Gamie at sgamie@dcoalatemenlook.com. When preparing your course, please ensure that it covers the WI course checklist and meets the five criteria listed in the Writing Intensive course 标题. The Writing Committee will review the syllabus. If it meets the five criteria for Writing Intensive courses as outlined in the Writing Intensive course 标题, it will be certified as Writing Intensive. Once the course is certified, it will receive its W course designation and will be added to the WPP website WI course list. Please see the WI Course Checklist and Rubric below:
Writing Intensive Course Checklist:
To receive the W certification, the syllabus/course must meet the following checklist:
WI course assessment Rubric:
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2 =可接受 |
1 =不可接受的 |
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Writing assignments are incorporated as an integral, ongoing part of the course, and the 写作作业 are effectively integrated, 结构化, and sequenced in a way that helps students improve their writing.
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Writing assignments are not incorporated as an integral component of the course; 写作作业 are not 结构化 and sequenced in a way that can help students improve their writing in any clear way. |
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From the course syllabus and course assignments, it is clear that students have opportunities to receive constructive criticism on drafts, and the opportunity to revise their work, particularly drafts of longer projects.
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From the course syllabus and course assignments, it is unclear whether students have opportunities to receive constructive criticism on drafts, or the opportunity to revise their work, particularly drafts of longer projects. |
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From the course syllabus and course assignments, it is clear that assignments and course planning devote time for students to 反映 on their writing and their intellectual growth.
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From the course syllabus and course assignments, it is clear that assignments and course planning do not devote any time for students to 反映 on their writing and their intellectual growth. |
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As stated in the course syllabus, written assignments are a major component of the 课程成绩. The course syllabus clearly and amply explains the writing-intensive nature of the course and contains a detailed 时间表 for 写作作业 and revisions.
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Written assignments are not a major component of the 课程成绩. The course syllabus does not explain the writing-intensive nature of the course and does not contain a 时间表 for 写作作业 and revisions. |
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The Writing Intensive course has at least one 标题 created for grading 写作作业 and the 标题 is distributed to the students before the 写作作业 are due.
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The Writing Intensive Course has no 标题, and thus no 标题 is distributed to the students before the 写作作业 are due. |
If you have any questions about the certification process, please email sgamie@dcoalatemenlook.com.
