Below are some handouts created with helpful hints for TAs and instructors for helping students improve their writing skills.

The Director of the Writing Center is also available to consult on assignment design and implementation, as well as offering in-class workshops on specific assignments. Workshops can be customized to the particulars of any given assignment, from short response papers to longer research projects. Contact the Director at writdir[at]u[dot]washington[dot]edu for additional information about workshops.

In Class Writing Assignments (PDF)

Peer Review (PDF)

Responding to Student Writing (PDF)

Grading (PDF)

Sample Grading Rubric (PDF)