Resources
1) Understanding assignments: a demo http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/understandingassignments-demo/
2) Online Writing Lab (OWL) from Purdue University http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
3) Overview of APA Style a.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/664/01/ - overview b.
http://psychology.about.com/od/apastyle/ig/APA-Format-Examples/ - examples, tips, and guidelines
4) Tutorials on APA formatting and reference page a.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8F43A67F38DE3D5D&feature=edit_ok
5) Writing Exercises a.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/exercises/ - students can practice specific skills
(grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence style)
6) Good handouts from the Writing Center of UNC College of Arts and Sciences - http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/ a.
Writing a Strong Paragraph http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/paragraphs/ b.
Fragments and run-ons http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/fragments-and-run-ons/
7) Explanations and examples of specific writing skills such as comma use- http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/writing
8) Sentence Structure game (for kids, but fun anyway) http://www.funenglishgames.com/grammargames/conjunction.html

9) English Language games (for English Language Learners, but can be fun for everyone) http://www.englishjet.com/english_courses_files/games_online.asp
10) For Fun – songs (I showed some of these in class and the students responded positively. I also posted in Bb) a.
“Their, There, They’re” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G45RQ5b4W78&list=UU6tAgYvVdl0nKFUyQvqz3-
Q&index=4 b.
“Commas Song” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3h42RWnCB0 c.
“No Fragments!” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkmKNBfD5wM d.
“Schoolhouse Rock /Grammar Rock” (My favorites are Conjunction Junction, Mr.
Morton (about pronouns), Lolly, Lolly, Lolly Get your Adverbs Here, and Verbs) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAM--xTz8fM
11) Faculty Resources a.
What is good writing? http://writingcenter.unc.edu/faculty-resources/tips-on-teachingwriting/what-is-good-writing/ b.
Situating Student Writers http://writingcenter.unc.edu/faculty-resources/tips-onteaching-writing/situating-student-writers/ c.
In-class writing exercises http://writingcenter.unc.edu/faculty-resources/tips-onteaching-writing/in-class-writing-exercises/
Tips on teaching English Language Learners http://writingcenter.unc.edu/faculty-resources/tips-onteaching-esl-students/

SLOs aligned with Rubric Criteria:
Applied Science SLOs
Compose texts across Applied Science disciplines for various audiences, occasions, and purposes;
Construct texts for communication, information, and expression which adhere to the rules of Standard Written English
Compose texts that are clearly focused, well-organized, and coherent
Use discipline-specific language to support written arguments and reflections using
APA format
Demonstrate proof-reading and editing skills
Rubric Criteria
Writes with a distinct, unique voice/point of view. Writing is skillfully adapted to the audience.
Follows the conventions of Standard
Written English (SWE), e.g., grammar, sentence structure, mechanics, and punctuation.
Writing is clearly focused. It holds the reader’s attention.
Writing makes clear sense and flows logically. Relevant details enrich the writing. The thesis and purpose are clear to the reader and closely match the writing task.
Sentences are varied, complex, and employed for effect. Diction is precise, appropriate, using college-level, and discipline-specific vocabulary.
Writing is well supported by examples and/or citations related to the readings for the course.
Writing is free of typos or other editing errors.