Writing Resources

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This vidcast provides an overview of Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC). For more information on WAC, please visit the following resource on the Purdue OWL:

(Colorado State University) Recent surveys of WAC programs reveal that although programs at 4-year institutions are on the rise, many programs at community colleges struggle to move beyond a preliminary launch or initiative level.

(George Mason University) What are the foundations of teaching with writing? This page offers some information about foundational practices for teaching with writing and provides suggestions for further reading.

(Colorado State University) The WAC Clearinghouse, in partnership with the International Network of Writing Across the Curriculum Programs, is an open-access, educational Web site. It provides information and resources for teachers who use writing in their courses.

(Colorado State University) Because writing-to-learn activities are crucial to many WAC programs (because they best meet teaching goals through writing), this guide presents a great deal of information on writing to learn (WTL), including a detailed rationale, examples, and logistical tips.

(University of Wisconsin - Madison) - Provides resources for faculty and teaching assistants in all disciplines to help teach with writing.

(York College - CUNY) Our WAC information sheets offer help on a variety of writing issues.

(Purdue University) - This portion of the Purdue OWL website, provides an introduction to writing across the curriculum and writing in the disciplines, a list of links to WAC/WID programs, and a selected bibliography for further reading.