Core Curriculum

Writing Across the Curriculum

Writing Across the Curriculum Overview

To develop college-level reading and writing skills, 6 credits of coursework in the undergraduate curriculum must satisfy the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are embedded in two courses within students' coursework, with one usually being in the major. Students will learn: to understand that writing is an iterative process; how to use writing to learn; and how to convey ideas.

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Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of course content through completion of writing assignments.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to use recursive strategies of researching, drafting, revising, and editing during the composing process.
3. Students will apply appropriate disciplinary writing genres in written assignments.
4. Students will employ discipline specific citation style.
5. Students will demonstrate principles of academic honesty in their writing as defined by both institutional and instructor standards.

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