ASCRC Writing Committee Minutes, 3/14/12
TODD 203
Members Present: G. Burns, B. Chin, C. Corr, S. Peterson, R. Sattler, M. Semanoff, M. Stark
Ex-Officio Members Present: A. Ratto-Parks, K. Webster
Members Absent/Excused: L. Franklin, A. Kinch, D. Simpson
The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m.
The minutes from 2/8/12 were approved
Communication Item:

Student member Sally Peterson was welcomed to the Committee and members introduced
themselves.
Business Items

Members were sent an email correspondence regarding the issue of students transferring within
the MUS system with a common course that is not equivalent to a writing course. Students are
advised to file an appeal with the Graduations Appeal Committee from the admissions
evaluator. There needs to be a clear mechanism for transfer students to understand the
requirements and know what they are missing long before they file for graduation. It is likely a
committee will work on this issue along with other general education appeal matters. Professor
Ratto-Parks agreed to be the Writing Committee’s liaison after checking with her supervisor.

The retreat is scheduled for April 27th. The location has not yet been confirmed. There should
be between 10-15 participants. Each college should be represented. Several names were
recommended.

The Committee will meet again on May 2nd to work on the annual committee report and pilot
progress report. The progress report will need to explain how the rubric was devised from the
learning outcomes.

Work continued on the draft rubric (below). Members were divided into the following groups
to complete the language. The language should be sent to Chair Chin and Camie by March
21st. The information will be compiled and sent to the full committee for comments/ revision.
The rubric must be easy for evaluators and students to understand.
Development of ideas
Organization of Ideas
Language Choices
Conventions
Laurie Franklin
Kathy Corr
Kelly Webster
Richard Sattler
Amy Ratto-Parks
Sally Peterson
Gene Burns
Integration of Resources

Matt Semanoff
Demara Simpson
Megan Stark
Ashby Kinch
The committee discussed the position of chair-elect. Chair Chin is willing to continue as chair.
The vote of approval was unanimous.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Development
of ideas
(Details,
examples,
support)
Organization
of Ideas
(Coherence,
logic, unity,
and
transitions)
Language
Choices
(Word choice
/ vocabulary
and sentence
structure)
4- strong (For purpose and
audience)
Clear and focused
thorough, extensive, relevant,
original, depth, elaboration,
accuracy, appropriate to the
writing context, ample, specific,
logical, compelling,
comprehensive, balanced
Strong introduction; move the
reader through text; Logically
and effective sequencing;
smooth transitions; satisfying
ending
Engaging, specific, accurate,
effective, appropriate, precise,
natural, fluency is clear and
effective for the audience and
purpose Choices in language
enhance the meaning and clarify
understanding
Absence of clutter, rhythm
Conventions
Although there maybe a few
(command of errors in grammar usage and
grammar,
mechanics, these do not distract
usage,
the reader. A command of
spelling, and
language is apparent. The writer
punctuation)
may manipulate conventions for
stylistic effect
Integration of Effective, relevant, thorough,
Resources
specific and purposeful use of
(Choice of
resources; sources are valid and
material,
assessed appropriately , accurate
evaluation
(discipline specific) citations,
and
appropriate and effective use of
incorporation) quotations, summaries,
3-proficient
2 –nearing
proficient
1- weak NA
x
x
x
paraphrasing illustrations,
visuals