Writing Matters
Faculty workshop on grammar slated for July
UWC offers training in response to faculty requests for advice, help
The UWC’s third annual summer faculty workshop will focus on teaching grammar and punctuation. Titled “What We Have in Comma: Trials and Tribulations of Teaching and Grading Grammar,” the workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 28 at the Bright Complex overlooking Kyle Field.
UWC Executive Director Valerie Balester selected grammar and punctuation as a topic in response to faculty interest. (more…)
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Call for W award nominees
The UWC is currently accepting nominations for the second annual University Writing Center Teaching Award. The $3,000 prize will be given to a W course instructor who approaches the teaching of writing with both a spirit of innovation and a commitment to excellence.
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Teaching Tips
Situation Critical: Good thinking can come from better writing
Writing is often regarded as a highly useful tool for developing students’ [...] -
Faculty Spotlight
Faculty members (left to right) Joan Mileski, William McMullen and Joselito Estrada are teaching 400-level W courses in maritime administration and maritime transportation at Texas A&M’s campus in Galveston. They are encouraged by their industry’s positive response to the writing skills their students are taking into jobs.
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CSU’s Palmquist says technology gives students new audience awareness
“Open up the world to your students.” That’s one key piece of advice offered by Colorado State University Professor Mike Palmquist during his recent workshop at Texas A&M entitled “Click on This: E-Resources to Enhance Writing Instruction.”
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Talking tech
Dr. Palmquist’s presentation gave faculty historical context about the technology that has revolutionized teaching. One of the important parts, he says, is defining goals for technology use.
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From the Director
Several recent reports indicate that college graduates are not prepared for the level of writing required in their future jobs.
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‘Their writing improved over the semester’
Having an Undergraduate Writing Assistant (UWA) assigned to your course is like having your “own personal writing center.”
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Virtual UWC sessions a real hit
The next time students tell you they don’t have time to get help from the University Writing Center, remind them about the Online Writing Lab.
