Important Reminders for Teaching First-year Writing Courses

 

Word Count and Number of Assignments

Each semester should include 6500 words of graded writing. This requirement should be met in at least 6 major, graded assignments such as final drafts, expanded revisions, and a final exam. A substantial presentation may also count as one of the 6 assignments.

The word count should not include journals, blogs, or other assignments that are not formally graded with substantial instructor feedback.

Attendance Policy

Please use the attendance policy exactly as written.

Final Exam

An in-class final exam is required for all first-year writing courses.