A Handbook for Instructors. The University Writing Program [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5482915
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Massachusetts Univ., Amherst
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1987
- 27 p.
- Summary:
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A handbook for instructors with the University Writing Program at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst is presented. The program is part of the university's English Department. A new six-credit university writing requirement consists of a three-credit freshman writing requirement and a three-credit junior year writing requirement, both of which are described. Information is provided on: placement in writing courses for entering freshmen; rules and regulations for teaching assistantships; the course syllabus and student requirements; principles for course planning; assigning and responding to student writing; peer response groups that give student writers an opportunity to share their writing; student writing revision; a conference-centered approach to the writing class; the final examination; grading; procedures for duplicating student writing; procedures for publishing student writing; class schedules; adds, drops, and withdrawals; submitting grades; evaluation of teaching assistants; the Writing Program Resource Center; tutoring services of the university; and academic and psychological testing services. Student rules and regulations are also presented concerning attendance and plagiarism. (SW)
- Notes:
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- ERIC Note: Paper identified by the Task Force on Establishing a National Clearinghouse of Materials Developed for Teaching Assistant (TA) Training. For related documents, see HE 020 735-737. Document printed on colored paper.
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- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Massachusetts Univ., Amherst
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Until 2057 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1987
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