What handouts and resources are available?

 

• Rubrics used by Union faculty

         Memo to students on grades for analytic essays:  Prof. B. Nichols, Political Science

         Grading Criteria for Essays:  Professor K. Doyle,  English Dept. 

         Checklist for Lab Reports:  Prof. C. Orzel, Physics Dept. 

         Checklist for Grammar and Style:  Prof. S. Sargent, History Dept. 

         Grading Standards for Essays:  Prof. Brad Lewis, Economics Dept.
                                                       (adapted from A. Frazier)

    How to create a writing rubric: a U. of Minnesota website
    Rubrics for different types of writing assignments: a U. of Del. site
                      (chemistry, history, critical reading and analysis)

• Writing handouts of Union faculty

  • How to Write a Biology Lab Report  
  • Geology thesis formatting requirements
  • Guide to Writing a Formal Physics Lab Report, by Chad Orzel
  • Checklist for Physics Lab Reports, by Chad Orzel 
  • Writing Engineering Lab Reports - Ann Anderson
  • Econometrics model paper, with annotations: Prof. T. Dvorak

• Online Handouts and Materials on Writing for Students and Teachers: This Purdue University website is a widely used source for handouts on writing. 

• Schaffer Library resources:  http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/LIBRARY/refroom/writing.htm

• Books and resources available from Union College Writing Center

• Writing Center:  a free service of one-to-one help for any Union College student

• Contact for questions about teaching writing:  Mary Mar, Director of Writing Services