Faculty Resources
Faculty are central in developing students' ability to write well and think critically. The GWC is supplementary and complementary to faculty and departments' efforts, not a replacement. The GWC supports NPS faculty's teaching and advising through the following services:
New Faculty Workshops
for Improving Students' Writing
March 17–April 29
Registration is now open for the Faculty Workshop Series 2021—a new series of workshops, by faculty and for faculty, hosted by the Writing Center Consortium for Graduate-Level Professional Military Education, of which NPS is a founding member.
Seven hands-on workshops, with a new topic every week, allow faculty to share practices that improve student writing outcomes. See the calendar for schedule and descriptions and register here.
Registration closes 36 hours prior to each workshop. If you would like to register after registration closes, please contact writingcenter@nps.edu.
GWC Text for Your Syllabi
Coming soon.
Writing Feedback Matrix
Faculty can record their evaluation of a student's writing skills using the provided Word document. This simple form categorizes skills into aspects of critical thinking and writing mechanics, with space to add comments. At the bottom are checkboxes to indicate whether GWC support is suggested or required.
Writing Rubric
This basic rubric helps faculty communicate expectations to students and provide an evaluation of students' written work. The GWC can also work with faculty to create a customized rubric or to create a rubric for research posters and classroom presentations.
Referrals
Faculty may suggest or require that their students and advisees take one of our workshops, meet with a writing coach on a specific paper, or meet with a coach a certain number of times per term. To file a mandatory referral request with the GWC, click here.
Introduction to the GWC in Your Class
We'll cover the purpose of the Graduate Writing Center, its services, how to sign up with a writing coach in WCOnline, what we don't do and why, the writing process, and why students should engage with the GWC. For a customized presentation, contact the GWC.
Handouts, Videos, and More
Faculty are welcome to download materials for their students from our website, list writing-related readings and videos as required course material, or request that tailored material be found or developed for use in their classes. See our Writing Resources page.
Workshops for Your Students
Faculty may request that one of our workshops be offered specifically for their students. These workshops can be held during your class time slot or an alternative time and day, depending on instructor availability. To request a workshop, contact the GWC.
