WAC Toolkit
Handbooks
Writing Fellows have created two comprehensive handbooks focused on different aspects of integrating writing into philosophy and introductory English courses.
Writing to Read Difficult Texts
Successful reading at the college level involves an array of practices and skills, which vary across disciplines and which are not always made explicit to students. This page describes a number of difficulties students report facing with assigned readings. It also compiles suggestions for and samples of writing activities that can enhance the reading process.
Low-stakes Writing
Writing to learn is a central tenet of the WAC philosophy. This page describes a variety of low-stakes writing assignments and activities you can incorporate into your course without adding to your grading load.
Research Papers
Writing a research paper requires a range of different skills and activities, from finding and incorporating sources, to using discipline-appropriate citations. This page includes resources to help you think through and break down large research paper assignments, including suggestions for scaffolded writing activities along the way.
Group Work
From group presentations to peer review to informal discussions of course themes, there are many ways to use group work to enhance your course. This page provides helpful hints for organizing group activities as well as sample assignments and handouts.
Responding to Student Papers
How do you provide feedback that helps students to improve their writing without spending outrageous amounts of time? This page offers grading suggestions and guidelines based on core WAC principles.
English Language Learners (ELL)
This page provides resources to help you engage the non-native English speakers in your classroom in writing assignments and activities.
