RWFM 436 Natural Resources Policy
College: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department: Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries and Management
Type: W
Status: Approved
NOTE: ESSM 406 has changed to RFWM 436 effective Summer 2022.
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REPORT ON RECERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: RWFM 436
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 1/1/24 to 1/1/28
We recommend that RWFM 436 Natural Resources Policy be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 36% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2450; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:5; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
A graduate assistant is assigned to this course. Students write a brief topic proposal, a brief literature review, a white paper, and a one-page version of the white paper. The white paper receives formative feedback in the form of written instructor comments on a draft. Students also are given the option for formative feedback on any other assignment as long as they submit it five days before the due date. The first class day is devoted to a writing workshop where assignment expectations are detailed and guidelines for a natural resources policy document are reviewed.
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REPORT ON RECERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: RWFM 436
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 1/1/24 to 1/1/28
We recommend that RWFM 436 Natural Resources Policy be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 36% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2450; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:5; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
A graduate assistant is assigned to this course. Students write a brief topic proposal, a brief literature review, a white paper, and a one-page version of the white paper. The white paper receives formative feedback in the form of written instructor comments on a draft. Students also are given the option for formative feedback on any other assignment as long as they submit it five days before the due date. The first class day is devoted to a writing workshop where assignment expectations are detailed and guidelines for a natural resources policy document are reviewed.