“Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That's why it's so hard." --David McCullough, 2002.
Writing assignments can be useful for getting students to think more clearly and better articulate their arguments and evidence. How can we create assignments that work for faculty as well? How might we rethink the 10-20 page "term paper" approach to writing and thinking? What kinds of writing can we ask students to do throughout the semester in our non-Writing Department courses?
H & S Pre-Doctoral Fellows Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, Christine Kitano, and Tyrell Stewart-Harris (all in Writing) will host this informal conversation about writing and thinking. All faculty are welcome to come meet the fellows and talk about how to create more precise, purposeful writing and thinking tasks.
Where: Center for Faculty Excellence (Gannett Library, 3rd fl)
When: 12 - 12:50, Friday 2/27 (food & drink provided)
This event is sponsored by the H & S Dean's Office, the Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship Steering Committee, and the Center for Faculty Excellence. Please see http://events.ithaca.edu/event/writing_and_thinking_a_conversation_with_the_h_s_pre-doc_fellows_1507#.VNvacbB4pR4 as well.
Anyone needing accommodations should contact Rebecca Plante, rplante@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3311, as soon as possible.
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20150211173639130