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ULL Writing Program Outcomes Aligned with Habits of Mind in the
"Framework for Success in Postsecondary Writing"
In this table, I have matched one or two habits of mind from the Framework with each of our writing
program outcomes and explained how the habit(s) apply to each writing outcome.
Outcome Habit(s) of Mind (from the
Framework statement)
Outcome with Habit(s) Integrated
Engage in writing as
a recursive process
Creativitythe ability to use
novel approaches for
generating, investigating, and
representing ideas.
Persistencethe ability to
sustain interest in and attention
to short- and long-term projects.
Willingness to try new processes and
continue working on writing projects even
through difficult periods (example: revising to
address criticism on drafts)
Recognize the
structures of
argument
Metacognitionthe ability to
reflect on ones own thinking as
well as on the individual and
cultural processes used to
structure knowledge.
Ability to explain rhetorical techniques,
appeals, and strategies: explaining why an
argument is rhetorically effective or
ineffective.
Use writing and
reading for learning,
thinking, and
communicating
Curiositythe desire to
know more about the world.
Willingness to take an interest in class
reading assignments and writing projects and
connect one's class writing and reading to
material in other classes and settings.
Respond to the needs
of various audiences
Responsibilitythe ability to
take ownership of ones actions
and understand the
consequences of those actions
for oneself and others.
The understanding that what we say and write
has consequences, the willingness to
comprehend and meet readers' needs, and the
sensitivity and empathy to inhabit audiences'
perspectives.
Discuss appropriate
voice, tone, and level
of formality
Flexibilitythe ability to
adapt to situations,
expectations, or demands.
The understanding of academic discourse
conventions and expectations and ability to
speak and write as an academic and as other
roles.
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Integrate their ideas
with those of others
Opennessthe willingness to
consider new ways of being and
thinking in the world.
Engagementa sense of
investment and involvement in
learning.
The willingness to be open to others' ideas in
the research process without a predetermined
position, and the ability to write in a way that
demonstrates this openness and engagement
(example: summarizing counterarguments
fairly and responding to them respectfully)
Note: Most of our writing program's outcomes are from the WPA (Council of Writing Program
Administrators) Outcomes Statement for First-Year Composition; they also contributed to the
Framework.