"Writing across the Curriculum"
Laura Brady, Director

Center for Writing Excellence

Department of English, West Virginia University

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Warm-up/Get Acquainted: Some examples of  active learning

I.      Overview: What Are 'Good Communication Skills' ?"

II.    How Do We Promote Writing and Communication Abilities in Our Classes?

A. Active Learning

B. Interactive Pacing.

III.    What Works? Writing-to-Learn Activities

A.  Participation: An Interview Assignment

B.  Integrating Writing into the Curriculum

• Tasks Based on Course Goals
• Example: First and Last Day Writing
• Strategies for Designing Critical Thinking Tasks--with examples
• More Communication-to-Learn Ideas

C.  Participation: Reflecting on Writing-to-Learn Activities

IV.  Concerns and Questions about Communication across the Curriculum

A. Will writing activities take time from the course content?

B. Will writing-intensive assignments work in all courses?

C. How do I avoid being buried in paper grading?

V.       Advantages of Writing-to-Learn Activities

VI.     Questions from Participants

VII.    Conclusion: A Minute Paper

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Sources for More Ideas

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