It is a way to create and communicate meaning through asking questions, connecting ideas, confronting theories with evidence, and drawing conclusions. To understand writing as a way to learn, a personal and intellectual process, and a tool of communication. To develop the ability to think, argue, and write in a manner appropriate to a specific disciplinary area. B. Type - The writing can consist of a combination of formal and informal writing.
Formal writing can include reports, critical analysis, and short and long research papers.
Writing in electronic environments may be acceptable for both formal and informal writing. C. Process - The writing must involve provisions for feedback from the instructor and possibly from fellow students during the drafting process. For a course to be considered as writing-intensive, a course syllabus and a description of the writing assignments must be provided to the CoLA WAC Committee. It is understood that although individual instructors may teach the course somewhat differently, it is the responsibility of the department for ensuring that all sections of approved courses meet the course criteria as approved by the WAC committee. Moreover, it is the responsibility of the department to ensure that WAC designated courses continue to adhere to WAC criteria following their approval.