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Writing Across the Curriculum

The Writing Across the Curriculum Committee (WAC) was formed in 1990 as part of the revision of Eastern Illinois University's General Education curriculum. WAC's primary mission is to help faculty implement and shape a program that makes writing an essential and integral component in the learning process.


Fall Workshops

"What Creates Strong Academic Writing?"

Wednesday, September 10
Location: 3732 Coleman Hall, English Conference Room; Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday, September 16
Location: Oakland Room, MLK Jr. Student Union; Time: Noon-1 pm

"Creating an Environment for Stronger Student Writing"

Tuesday, October 14
Location: Martinsville Room, MLK Jr. Student Union; Time: 1-2 pm
Wednesday, October 15
Location: 3732 Coleman Hall, English Conference Room; Time: 3:30-4:30 pm

"Responding to Student Writing"

Tuesday, November 11
Location: Arcola/Tuscola Room, MLK Jr. Student Union; Time: 11 am-Noon
Wednesday, November 12
Location: 3732 Coleman Hall, English Conference Room; Time: 3:30-4:30 pm

"Effective Methods of Peer Review: Moving Students Beyond 'This is Good.'"

Wednesday, December 3
Location: 3732 Coleman Hall, English Conference Room; Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Thursday, December 4
Location: Martinsville Room, MLK Jr. Student Union; Time: Noon-1 pm

Spring Workshops

January: "Non-Graded and Short Writing Assignments That Help Students Learn Your Discipline"
February: "'Teaching With Your Mouth Shut': Using In-Class Writing and Other Activities to Improve Student Learning"
March: "In-Class Assessment Methods to Improve Teaching"
April: "Designing Rubrics and Resources for Faculty"


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