I do all my work in a Hawaiian straw skirt and bow tie of some neutral shade--I can often think of nothing to do but pile the books which are on one end of my desk very neatly on the other end and then kick them one by one off to the floor with my free foot.
— Robert Benchley
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 beginning 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 further details on Case Studies, Collaborative Writing & Speaking Assignments, Scaffolded Assignments, and Low-Stakes Assignments such as Journals or Mini Essays.