Professional Development

This section of our Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) website is dedicated to providing faculty with valuable resources and opportunities for professional growth. Here, you'll find a curated selection of materials, workshops, and training sessions designed to enhance your teaching practices and support the integration of effective writing instruction across all disciplines. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of WAC principles or discover new strategies to engage students in writing, this page is your gateway to ongoing learning and development.

Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) Workshops

CTL043: Writing Across the Curriculum

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Workshop Description

This Purdue Global (PG) CTL course provides faculty and staff with an understanding of writing across the curriculum. Practitioners will learn about the philosophy behind WAC and its emergence in higher education, its primary objectives, and their implementation at Purdue Global.

It addition, understand how to assess writing and ensure academic integrity, particularly given the emergence of new artificial intelligence (AI) writing tools; explore how WAC can prepare students for success academically and professionally, particularly in a globalized society; and learn about WAC support for non-student stakeholders.

Workshop Objectives

Learn the philosophy of WAC
Understand the role of WAC at Purdue University Global
Explain to students the benefits of WAC
Learn how to create WAC-friendly assignments
Assess writing using WAC principles
Recognize the relationship between academic integrity and effective writing
Consider the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools when designing writing prompts
Understand the role of AI detectors when grading assignments
Identify WAC support for appropriate AI use guidelines and grading approaches
Determine appropriate uses of AI for curriculum development, scholarship, and writing
Understand the role of globalization, diversity, and inclusion in WAC
Determine available WAC resources for students and faculty
Locate WAC support for professional development and scholarship

CTL044: Writing Across the Curriculum and Artificial Intelligence

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Workshop Description

This course, offered by PG's Center for Teaching and Learning, examines reactions to AI tools such as ChatGPT, with a focus on academic institutions like the Association of Writing Across the Curriculum. Participants will learn best practices for effectively utilizing AI and will be equipped with strategies to address potential instances of academic dishonesty related to AI usage in writing tasks.

Workshop Objectives

Consider the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools when designing writing prompts
Understand the role of AI detectors when grading assignments
Identify WAC support for appropriate AI use guidelines and grading approaches
Determine appropriate uses of AI for curriculum development, scholarship, and writing

Linked-In Learning

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Tips for Better Business Writing

Led by Natasha Terk, this course provides practical strategies to enhance your writing's quality and effectiveness. Learn to plan messages, format for readability, choose precise words, and reduce errors to maintain a strong professional image.

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Using AI to Improve Your Writing

Join Dave Birss's workshop to enhance your skills with ChatGPT. Learn prompt engineering techniques to improve your research and writing using generative AI. Gain practical strategies and insights to elevate your work.

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OneNote Essential Training

Unlock OneNote’s potential in this workshop. Learn to efficiently create, organize, and share notes, format text, use tables, and secure your notebooks. Enhance your notes with images, audio, video, and Excel worksheets. Transform your note-taking today!

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Writing in Plain English

Plain English—clear, jargon-free writing at the right reading level—is essential for effective communication. In this course, Mignon Fogarty teaches you how to organize information, choose the right words, and use AI tools to improve your writing. Join Mignon to enhance your skills with proven plain language techniques.

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What's the So What: Writing Clearly for a Business Audience

Clear writing is essential for business communication, but it can be challenging. In this course, James Raybould teaches you how to distill your message to its core, making it clear and concise. You'll learn to write effectively for business audiences, avoid common pitfalls, and apply these skills to your daily work.

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Develop Your Writing Skills - Learning Path

Master the art of clear, concise, and persuasive communication through this learning path. Review grammar, punctuation, and spelling to ensure accuracy. Also, explore techniques to organize your thoughts and produce written content that resonates with your intended audience, making your messages both effective and impactful.

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