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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.