College Readiness (Fall)

	Fall			Spring
WRITING	NW	MP	YR	NW	MP	YR
Write to think, using the notebook to generate and refine ideas.		x
Demonstrate basic grammar, usage, and mechanical conventions.		x
Show a sound understanding and use of FODP in academic writing.		x
Find, evaluate, choose, integrate, cite, situate, and correctly format sources.			x
Support and illustrate your ideas and assertions using evidence and examples.			x
Generate, refine, and develop your own topic and ideas in all academic writing.			x
Use the writing process to generate ideas, draft, revise, proofread, and publish.		x
Write 5-10 page papers with insight and analysis—not mere summary.			x
Apply a range of rhetorical strategies common to academic writing.	x
Write with great clarity, cohesion, coherence, and compelling ideas.			x
Demonstrate a commitment to writing well and ethically.		X
READING	NW	MP	YR	NW	MP	YR
Read critically as evidenced by comments, writing, annotations, and notes.	x
Draw inferences and use textual evidence to support and illustrate.		x
Identify, analyze, and critique author’s argument.			x
Identify and understand words with multiple meanings/implications.		x
Read and understand a range of types of texts for different purposes.		x
Identify, analyze, and critique author’s rhetorical and stylistic choices.			x
Apply principles and concepts from one (e.g., critical) text to others for analysis .			x
Select and read books that challenge your assumptions, knowledge, abilities.		x
Show obvious interest in and commitment to reading range of challenging texts.		x
SPEAKING and LISTENING	NW	MP	YR	NW	MP	YR
Give effective speeches or presentations on an idea/text using appropriate means.			x
Participate in and contribute substance to small group discussions, including pairs.			x
Contribute regularly and substantially to class discussions.			x
Provide evidence, examples, and commentary when contributing to discussion.			x
Listen to others’ ideas and opinions with respect.			x
Demonstrate knowledge of social conventions in discussions (acknowl., resp to).			x
Show a commitment to participating in and ensuring the success of discussion.			x
THINKING (UC HABITS OF MIND) (% = Professors Concerned)	NW	MP	YR	NW	MP	YR
Exhibit curiosity (80%)			x
Experiment with new ideas (79%)			x
See other points of view (77%)			x
Challenge their own beliefs (77%)		x
Engage in intellectual discussions (74%)		x
Ask provocative questions (73%)		x
Generate hypotheses (72%)		x
Exhibit respect for other viewpoints (71%)			x
Read with awareness of self and others (68%)			x
Ask questions for clarification (85%)			x
Be attentive in class (84%)			x
Come to class prepared (82%)			x
Complete assignments on time (79%)			x
Contribute to class discussions (67%)			x
Respect facts and information in situations where feelings and intuitions prevail.			x
Know how to construct and present an oral or written argument.			x
Embrace the value of research to explore new ideas through reading and writing.			x
Develop a capacity to work hard and to maintain high standards.			x
Show initiative and develop ownership of your education in and outside of class			x