Designing Effective Writing Assignments
"WAC is more than just a set of teaching practices. It is a perspective which argues
that 1) writing is a central means for learning, clarifying, organizing, and expressing
ideas and information, and 2) all teachers should share responsibility for helping
students become successful writers both inside and outside of the classroom. In the
best writing-infused classrooms, the following goals are being met: 1) students have
learned ways to use writing to learn course material, 2) they understand the importance
of revision to refine their thinking as well as their writing, and 3) they believe
teachers are interested in actually reading their papers, and not simply in grading
them."
from "Teaching With Writing," George Mason University's WAC Program
Teaching With Writing (from George Mason University's WAC Program)
WAC teaching perspectives, values, goals. Links on this page lead to advice on teaching
with writing as well as to an array of useful URL's.
Writing To Learn Descriptions, Answers, Activities (from Colorado State's WAC Program)
Writing To Learn Activities (from University of Richmond's WAC Program)