CWSP Sample Materials
Developed by the Campus Writing and Speaking Program
CWSP wrote these materials for NC State faculty. The C²TC workbooks refer to them, and you are welcome to use them in your teaching and course design.
Assessment Tools
Sample Assignment with Evaluation Guide
A one-page critique assignment from a history of science course, with a three-level evaluation guide (strong, average, weak). Use it with the Rubric Workshop in WC Module 2.
CWSP Formative Criteria Sheet
Guidance on using assessment criteria formatively, while students are still drafting.
CWSP Response Tools
An overview of feedback and grading methods, including ungrading, labor-based grading, and contract grading, with sources from the research.
Response Resources
CWSP Response Style Overview
An overview of the response styles CWSP describes, with examples of each and the situations each suits.
Responding to Student Projects Orally
Suggestions for responding to student work with screencast or audio feedback, from preparing the recording to sharing it.
Sample Infographics (Digital Communication)
Two infographics written to the same prompt, with text versions, for practice evaluating digital projects. Used in DC Module 2, Activity 2.
Error Tips: Suggestions for Handling Errors in Student Writing
Suggestions for deciding which errors in student writing to address and how to respond to them.
Top 10 Errors Faculty Notice
A list of the ten errors faculty most often notice in student writing, with an example of each.
Peer Review Tools
Modes of Peer Review
A visual overview of peer review formats, with the strengths and limitations of each.
Peer Tips
Guidance for faculty on setting up peer review: how to prepare students as reviewers, organize review sessions, and help them give useful feedback.
Developing Support for Students' Learning from Assignments
A step-by-step activity for listing what students must do to complete an assignment and planning support for each step. It sometimes shows that the assignment itself needs revision first.
In-Class Peer Conferences
A typical process and guidelines for peer conferences held in class, from exchanging drafts to the conference itself.
Participant Contributions
Faculty-Created Materials
Materials submitted by participants who have completed a C²TC certificate. The collection grows as participants finish their capstone projects.
Written Communication Instruction
Assignment Prompts
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Rubrics
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Syllabi & Curriculum Plans
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Capstone Projects
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Digital Communication Instruction
Assignment Prompts
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Rubrics
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Digital Portfolio Modules
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Capstone Projects
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Oral Communication · Coming soon
The Oral Communication certificate is in development. Repository materials for this track will open when the certificate launches.
All repository materials are shared under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (opens in a new window) with attribution to the contributing instructor. Questions? Contact Kirsti Cole at CWSP.