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Resources for Writers

bulletThe Writing Process
 bulletConducting Research
bulletCiting Sources
bulletTechnology & Writing
bulletSpecific Types of Writing
bulletWriting in the Disciplines
bulletSecond Language Writing
bulletAcademic Integrity
bulletGrammar & Style

Resources for Teachers

bulletIntegrating Writing into
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bulletDesigning Assignments
bulletResponding to Writing
bulletConducting Peer Review
bulletEvaluating Writing
bulletTeaching Writing with
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bulletWriting in the Disciplines
bulletSecond Language Writing
bulletOverview
bulletGeneral Resources
bulletCreating & Responding
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bulletAcademic Integrity

CWE Handouts

The consultants at the CWE
have put together a variety of
helpful handouts for writers
and teachers.

These handouts are included
in the relevant sections of
the CWE Digital Dashboard.
You can also view a
complete list of all CWE
handouts here.

You will also find useful
tips and information in
our CWE newsletters.

Second Language Writing

The CWE Digital Dashboard provides links to a variety of resources. Mouse over the icons to the right to view the resource type each represents. MSU CWE Handouts Print Resources (e.g., books, articles) PowerPoint or Other Slide Presentations Wikis PDFs (Adobe Acrobat) Videos Tutorials and Exercises Podcasts Websites

OVERVIEW

As noted in the CCCC Statement on Second Language Learning and Writers, second language writers "may have difficulty adapting to or adopting North American discursive strategies because the nature and functions of discourse, audience, and rhetorical appeals often differ across cultural, national, linguistic, and educational contexts." Helping second language learners become strong writers in English requires an awareness of the specific needs of such students and the ways in which we, as teachers, can most effectively and constructively respond to their writing.

This section provides general resources regarding second language learners as well as resources to help create and respond to writing assignments for such students.

GENERAL RESOURCES

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CCCC Statement on Second Language Learning and Writers
(Jan. 2001, revised Nov. 2009)
Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC)

Includes:

  • Part One: General Statement
  • Part Two: Guidelines for Writing and Writing-Intensive Courses
  • Part Three: Guidelines for Writing Programs
  • Part Four: Guidelines for Teacher Preparation and Preparedness
  • Part Five: Considering L2 Writing Concerns in Local Contexts
  • Part Six: Selected Bibliography
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English as a Second Language
Source: The Institute for Writing & Rhetoric, Darmouth College
Official Description: "This page is intended both to sensitize you to the fundamental differences involved in working with writers for whom English is a second language (ESL), and to make some particular suggestions for helping the writer to understand these differences and so to improve his writing."
website Working with International Students
Megan Siczek,, English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP), The George Washington University
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CREATING & RESPONDING TO ASSIGNMENTS

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Resources from the Univ. of Toronto Writing:
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Assigning Writing
The ESL Writing Initiative, Univ. of Utah
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Responding to Writing
The ESL Writing Initiative, Univ. of Utah
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The ESL Writing Initiative, Univ. of Utah
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Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) English as a Second Language
Purdue OWL

See ESL Teacher Resources
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