Utilizing the Purdue Global Writing Center (PGWC)
To ensure that students receive the best possible support and resources, it is important to direct them to the Purdue Global Writing Center (PGWC) rather than external sites. Here are several compelling reasons for this approach:
Access to Live Services: Students can take advantage of live tutoring and paper review services.
Personalized Collaboration: The PGWC offers personalized support in collaboration with specific programs and courses.
Direct Resource Access: Embedded links allow students to go directly to relevant resources within the PGWC.
Fewer Technical Issues: Directing students to the PGWC reduces the likelihood of encountering broken links or other negative experiences.
Support for Purdue Global's Reputation: Utilizing the PGWC supports and enhances the reputation of Purdue Global.
The Purdue Global (PG) Writing Across the Curriculum: Academic Style Guidelines are provided to assist non-student stakeholders in determining appropriate levels of expectations for student writing at each stage of the academic journey. It is structured into five main sections, each corresponding to a different level of academic development: 100-level (Introductory), 200-level (Emergent), 300-level (Practiced), 400-level (Proficient), and graduate-level (Mastery). Each section is organized into the following subsections:
Ethics and General Expectations: This portion of the document outlines the ethical standards and expectations for students at each academic level, emphasizing the importance of originality, adherence to the Code of Conduct, and integrity in writing.
Characteristics of Academic Style: This section describes the specific attributes of academic writing expected at each level. It includes resources for developing these characteristics, such as clarity, formal language, professional tone, and appropriate usage of grammar and structure.
Citations and Formatting Standards: Detailed guidelines for citing sources and formatting academic papers are provided. These guidelines are tailored to the students' proficiency levels, with examples and resources to help students correctly summarize, paraphrase, quote, and reference their sources.
Academic Style Rubric: Each level includes a rubric that assesses students on various criteria related to ethics, characteristics of academic style, and citation and formatting standards. The rubric helps measure students' adherence to these guidelines and their overall academic writing proficiency.
The document also includes a variety of linked resources, such as podcasts, articles, and external links, to support students in understanding and applying these guidelines. These resources cover topics like clear writing, plagiarism, editing checklists, appropriate usage, logical fallacies, and more. Users are also encouraged to reach out to the WAConcierge (WAConcierge@purdueglobal.edu) for additional assistance.
School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies (MaPS) - Mission Statement
The School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies supports the academic, social, personal, and professional development of learners throughout their engagement with the University. It also provides a learning experience that is engaging, enjoyable, and applicable to students' personal and professional lives while preparing students to meet expectations in chosen fields of study. Purdue Global is committed to professional and career preparation for all graduates. As an institution and an educational community, we commit to graduating “thinkers who can work and workers who can think.”
The New Media Writing Micro-credential at Purdue Global is a program focused on developing skills in digital storytelling, communication technologies, and the use of data in writing. It prepares students to engage effectively in contemporary digital environments and is part of Purdue Global's targeted educational offerings in emerging communication fields.
This page provides detailed evaluation criteria for assessing students' research and information literacy skills across four key outcomes under the GEL framework. Each document outlines rubrics for creating a research plan, incorporating outside research, evaluating resource usefulness, and adapting research strategies. These guidelines are essential for developing strong academic research capabilities.