Developing Writing Assignments Across the Curriculum

Abstract

This interactive session begins with an overview and rationale for teaching with writing across disciplines. Faculty will discuss how to ask relevant questions about the purpose and learning goals of their assignments, and how the assignment relates to what comes before and after in the course. The session provides advice on writing clear assignment prompts and straightforward evaluation criteria, and demonstrates strategies faculty can use to work on developing and/or revising their own course materials.