Multimodal Requirement for WRIT105

Faculty must choose between the two following options here depending on theirfacility with multimodality:

a)Three formal essays plus a lower stakes multimodal project that exemplifies, explains, or helps the writer plan/support her ideas for a formal essay (for example, a MM presentation before the documented essay is due as a requirement for that unit; or a drafting/planning exercise that replaces one paper draft with a MM piece)

OR

b)Two formal essays plus a multimodal unit that combines a written piece and a MM piece to create the third essay (“composition”) for the course; for example: 1) traditional documented essay of approximately 2000 words w/a MM conclusion; or 2) a substantive, longer MM piece about which the student writes an argumentative, analytical process narrative approximately 2000 words that explains her approach and offers a rationale for her choices, drawing on both the sources cited in the MM piece and any readings from class regarding MM.

Sample note on syllabus to direct students to the standard policies of FYW

The remainder of our syllabus, which includes the First-Year Writing standard policies regarding attendance and plagiarism, is located on our Canvas course site under “Syllabus.” The policies and information contained there, as well as in this document, are your responsibility to know. Additionally, the standardized syllabus section on Canvas contains the following information:

  • Accommodations
  • Course Evaluation
  • Center for Writing Excellence
  • Links to campus resources and support websites

Make it a point in your syllabus to direct students to that section and to go over it in class.

Important Information for Syllabus

  • Add/drop period is September 6-13
  • Thanksgiving break is from November 23-26
  • December 13 is a Wednesday designated as a Friday (Wednesdayclasses do not meet)
  • The exam period is December 15-21
  • Final exam schedule can be found on the Registrar’s page
  • Final grades are due by December 22

Link to university academic calendar for further information: Academic Calendar