This module provides an introduction to Writing in the Disciplines. It covers the following topics:
- A definition of Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing to Learn, and Writing in the Disciplines
- The benefits of using writing in the classroom
- A definition of a genre
- Examples of genres in academic disciplines
- How to identify the elements of a genre
- A breakdown of a sample nursing genre
- Tips for teaching a genre-based writing assignment
This material is also available as a recorded webinar.