FASW C1

W Criterion #1:

Students have opportunities to use writing as a way of learning the content of the course and are taught to write in the forms and for the purposes that are typical of the disciplines and/or professions, in ways that are clearly distinguished from remedial and foundational skills courses.

How can I meet this criterion?

To help students "use writing as a way of learning the content of the course":

• Consider using low-stakes writing activities. These activities are worth 0% to 5% of the course grade, can be completed quickly, and require little instructor or TA feedback.
• Resources:

To help students "write in the forms and for the purposes that are typical of the disciplines and/or professions":

• Identify the forms and purposes of your disciplines. What are the components? E.g. purpose, audience, form, voice.
• Resources:
• Create high-stakes writing activities in which students' products are discipline-specific.