WAC is more than just a set of teaching practices. It is a perspective which argues that 1) writing is a central means for learning, clarifying, organizing, and expressing ideas and information, and 2) all teachers should share responsibility for helping students become successful writers both inside and outside of the classroom. In the best writing-infused classrooms, the following goals are being met: 1) students have learned ways to use writing to learn course material, 2) they understand the importance of revision to refine their thinking as well as their writing, and 3) they believe teachers are interested in actually reading their papers, and not simply in grading them.
The information in this section of the WAC website has been been divided into two categories: Teaching with Writing Practices and Teaching with Writing Resources.
If you are interested in a more detailed explanation of WAC's principles, or answers to common questions about writing across the curriculum—such as "Do I have to be an expert in grammar?", "What makes a good writing assignment?", or "What resources are available for my teaching or for my students?"—we recommend the Introduction to Writing Across the Curriculum at The WAC Clearinghouse, housed at Colorado State.