Additional Writing (W)
The Additional Writing (W) requirement engages students in discipline-specific writing practices. W courses specifically prepare students to communicate effectively within particular academic, professional, or other contexts. W courses should build upon the foundational skills developed in Composition (C) courses.
Upon successful completion of an Additional Writing (W) course, a student should be able to:
- Demonstrate content knowledge through writing in discipline-appropriate genres, contexts, and conventions;
- Produce writing that addresses specific audiences, discourse communities, and scholarship relevant to the field;
- Engage in a structured writing process that includes prewriting, drafting, and substantive revision;
- Practice information literacy skills to evaluate and integrate sources relevant to the field;
- Apply discipline-specific conventions, terminology, and rhetorical strategies.
Note: Instructors are strongly encouraged to refer to the Teaching W Courses guidelines.