writing to learn. learning to write.
Artifacts - a refereed journal of undergraduate work at Mizzou
The journal celebrates writing in all its forms by inviting student authors to submit projects composed across different genres and media.
Instructors – please encourage your students who have written exceptional papers, media, presentations, etc. to submit them for publication in this journal.
Undergraduate students – take advantage of this opportunity to share your work and your voice with others and be published at Mizzou!
Find out more here!
Writing Intensive Faculty Workshop - August 19
Are you interested in teaching with writing without drowning in the challenges of grading and extra work?
This workshop will include interactive sessions on the following topics, and more!
– Using informal writing to spark critical thinking
– Designing diverse and effective writing assignments
– Addressing how to respond to student writing
– Assessing students’ final written products
– Incorporating revision in the writing process and structuring peer review
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
This workshop will fulfill the requirement to attend a WI Workshop for WI Certification.
Writing Intensive TA Workshop - August 21
Teaching assistants are an integral part of Writing Intensive courses; as such, this workshop provides resources to help TAs manage the special demands of Writing Intensive courses. We welcome novice, veteran, and prospective TAs to attend this in-person session on August 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Teaching for Learning Center. Lunch will be provided.
The interactive workshop provides TAs:
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practice in assessing writing assignments and norming grades with colleagues
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methods to balance content and mechanics in the assessment process
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strategies for conferencing with students about their writing
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resources to support peer review in small group or discussion sections
This workshop will fulfill the requirement to attend a WI workshop for certification to assist in a Writing Intensive course.
AI Writing Resources
As ChatGPT and other AI writing tools evolve, a focus on the connection between writing and learning becomes even more crucial. Access CWP’s recommendations for AI use in WI courses as well as sample syllabus statements by clicking the button below.
ChatGPT and Your WI ClassroomOur Mission
The mission of the Campus Writing Program is to invest in teaching with writing for learning across the curriculum.
Writing Intensive courses help prepare future alumni to succeed in their continued studies, future careers, and community roles as they pursue writing tasks with greater confidence and understand the power of language for effective communication.
From the Campus Writing Program
Why take a WI course?
Writing Intensive courses help produce an educated, articulate citizenry capable of reasoning critically, solving complex problems, and communicating with clear and effective language.
Writing Intensive courses maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio (20:1), require at least 6,600 words of writing, and give students ample opportunity to revise their work to improve their performance. Writing assignments are designed to teach course content and to assess students’ learning, giving faculty the chance to focus on content, concepts and quality of argument while students take responsibility for surface features such as grammar and syntax. WI assignments are tied directly and specifically to the goals of the course and are fully integrated into the syllabus.
Through writing and revising, students not only master course concepts, they also learn to think and write in ways particular to their chosen disciplines.
Workshops and Retreats
Aug 19
WI Faculty Workshop