The UWC’s popular Classroom Workshop series for W courses has expanded to include two new offerings: peer review and correspondence.

The peer review workshop is especially well suited to W courses, since one of the principal aims of a W is to encourage students to use feedback in their revision process. Peer response can be an important part of that feedback, and additional instruction can make the process far more beneficial for students.

The workshop on correspondence includes information on writing letters, emails, and memos. The presentation highlights not only the use of correct formats, but also the importance of considering the needs and expectations of the intended recipient.

All of the UWC’s classroom workshops are designed to offer concise lessons on common writing issues. When instructors schedule a presentation—conducted by a trained UWC consultant—they are invited to view the material online and can request that it be customized to meet the needs of their particular course. Or, instructors can opt to use the workshop’s PowerPoint presentation to teach the material themselves.

Classroom workshops are available only for W courses, but any instructor can download and customize the PowerPoints or request a brief classroom presentation outlining UWC services.

To request a workshop, visit the UWC Web site at writingcenter.tamu.edu.