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Grading papers can be the bane of
a writing teacher’s existence. It’s
time-consuming, yet doesn’t necessarily
improve students’ writing. There are,
however, tools that can make the process
more efficient and effective.
The UWC has scheduled three faculty
workshops to present one of those tools: Waypoint
software, a Web-based package that simplifies
the job of responding to student papers.
Waypoint Outcomes , already in use at
Mays Business School, helps instructors respond
to papers consistently and quickly by
using rubrics and standard comments. The
program also tracks individual and class performance
on specific criteria.
The UWC has secured a one-year trial
license for Waypoint, and workshop participants
will receive a subscription.
Faculty can choose to register for one of
three sessions:
“Waypoint helps instructors focus on key
objectives when they look at student writing,
which streamlines the process,” says UWC
Executive Director Valerie Balester.
Register at writingcenter.tamu.edu .
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