University Writing Center

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In W and C course writing and public speaking skills are used to enhance learning in the disciplines, including learning how members of the discipline communicate.

Planning the writing or speaking components of a W/C course requires begining with learning outcomes and building up a series of writing/speaking assignments that will achieve them rather than interfere with them.

This section covers:

• Best Practices for W & C Courses

• Learning Outcomes for W & C Courses

• W or C Course Syllabus Design

• Managing Enrollment in W & C Courses

• Creating Assignments in W & C Courses, with futher details on Case Studies, Collaborative Writing & Speaking Assignments, Scaffolded Assignments, and Low-Stakes Assignments such as Journals or Mini Essays.