Writing Across Contexts

Writing Across Contexts is an inquiry-based writing course that engages students in problem posing and solving. Students practice recursive writing processes, such as peer review, to adapt to the evolving demands of writing in university and beyond. The course culminates in a final portfolio showcasing their ability to establish credibility, interpret texts, respond to rhetorical situations, and reflect on their writing.

Daily Writing Warm-ups

Each class meeting begins with a writing prompt to get our creative juices flowing. We collect these warm-ups; students feature their favorite responses in their final portfolio.

Lesson: Metaphor and Textual Analysis

This lesson focuses on the concept of metaphor, aiming to develop analytical thinking through the textual analysis of Mark Doty’s poetry and the consideration of metaphor as a device for abstract communication.

Interactive Lecture: Collecting & Evaluating Sources

In this interactive lecture I emphasize finding credible, relevant information by considering author credentials, source location, timeliness, and the use of peer-reviewed sources, while giving pointers on evaluating content. Click on the image to see more.

Citation Styles Demystified

This Venn diagram helps first year writing students understand MLA and APA citation styles. I had never seen a visual like this so I filled the void.

Podcast

In this brief podcast, I explain the concepts behind writing a literary analysis for my English and writing courses.

Close reading module

This module, created in Articulate 360 focuses on how to perform close readings and textual analyses.

Assessment: WRTG 111

The Digital Portfolio Assessment allows students to showcase their writing skills through a format of their choice, integrating multimedia elements to enhance their content. By revising selected essays and reflecting on their learning journey, students demonstrate their growth and adaptability as writers.