Designing Assignments
About WIS
The Writing Instruction Support (WIS) program provides assistance to faculty who are teaching or incorporating writing in their courses.
What we do:
- Support faculty in developing writing courses and assignments
- Offer resources on teaching and assessing writing
- Facilitate or co-sponsor instructional activities
- Provide information about writing course requirements
Equitable Assignment Design
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This online learning module explores ways to make your assignments more purposeful, transparent, and equitable.
Lit Review Tips
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Literature reviews can be tricky for a lot of people-- even if they've had experience creating one. Check out these tips for helping your students understand the purpose and process.
Guidelines for Effective Writing Assignments
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Assignments that are clearly stated and relevant to the course curriculum enhance student learning and bolster the writing process.
WWU Teaching Handbook
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Your guide to teaching at WWU. Explore this guide for ideas to support your teaching endeavors.