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Curriculog Form X: Upper-Division Writing Requirement Certification Proposal Form Sample

Below is the form departments will complete in Curriculog  when proposing new Upper-Division Writing Requirement courses.  The University Writing Proficiency Committee uses this form to evaluate certification proposals. You can only complete this form  while logged in to Curriculog.

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Instructions to Propose New Requirement in Curriculog

This form is for new or existing courses to be considered for upper-division writing requirement certification or re-certification. If the course is new or other changes to the course are proposed (e.g., prerequisites, units, title), a new course proposal or course change form must be submitted concurrently. There are instructions throughout the form to help you.

For additional information about form fields or questions, click on the help text icon at the top of the form. If you need assistance with the form or have any Curriculog-related questions, please email curriculog@fullerton.edu.

1.  College & Department
   1. College
   2. Department
2. Course Information
   1. Prefix
   2. Course Number
   3. Full Course Title
   4. Course Description (40-word limit)
3. Upper-Division Writing Requirement
   1. What type of certification is this?
      This course is being requested by the academic unit (i.e., department, program) for Upper-Division Writing Requirement (UDWR) certification or re-certification. Undergraduate courses that fulfill (or partially fulfill) the upper-division writing requirement must be designated as writing intensive, writing complementary, or thesis courses. (UPS 320.020)
   2. Course Type
      1. What kind of writing course is requested for consideration?
         1. Intensive writing course (Go to A then return to Step 4)
         2. Undergraduate thesis course (Go to B then return to Step 4)
         3. Complementary writing course (Go to C then return to Step 4)
4. Please go to the top right of the page and find the icon to add files. Choose the file to add and upload it to the proposal form.
   1. Have you attached a syllabus compliant with UPS 300.004 or a sample thesis policy document compliant with UPS 400.020?
      1. Yes
      2. No
   2. Have you attached at least one document containing instruction, guidelines, or prompt for one representative writing assignment?
      1. Yes
      2. No
   3. Have you attached at least one document containing a rubric or set or assessment standards for one writing assignment?
      1. Yes
      2. No
5. FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY (Academic Programs/Registration & Records)
   1. Effective term of change
   2. Comments
   3. Acalog Course Status
   4. Course ID
   5. Course Type
   6. Internal Notes

1. Intensive Writing Course
   

   To meet the UDWR certification requirement of a 3-unit intensive writing course, the course must include writing as its primary objective. The UWPC recommends including this statement at the top of the syllabus:

   "This course is designated by the University Writing Proficiency Committee as a  writing-intensive course   . Earning a "c" (2.0) or higher may be used by certain majors to fulfill the University's upper-division writing requirement (UDWR). Check with an advisor in your major to determine if this source will satisfy the requirement for your major."

   In addition, the syllabus of an intensive writing course shall describe how the course satisfies the intensive writing requirement. (UPS 320.020)This information can be presented in the course objectives, student learning outcomes, assignment descriptions, assignment rubrics, and/or the course schedule. Please verify that the course syllabus and materials indicate the following requirements for a writing-intensive course:

   INTENSIVE WRITING COURSE

   In this course, students individually write multiple papers or multiple drafts of a single paper that involve the organization and expression of complex data or ideas.	Yes  No
   In this course,careful and timely evaluations of writing are provided so that deficiencies are identified and suggestions for improvement on subsequent papers or drafts in the course are offered.	Yes No
   In this course, assessment of students’ writing competence comprises at least 60% of final course grade.	Yes, please list below No
   List the activities and assignments that assess the students’ writing competence and show that they make up at least 60% of the course grade. This list could include papers, peer review activities, professional document summaries, draft work, etc.
   In this course, instruction will include how to access, organize, analyze, synthesize, and cite information from source materials.	Yes No
   In this course, students learn about disciplinary conventions appropriate for relevant audiences and purposes.	Yes No
   In this course, students learn about, will receive feedback on, and apply conventions of standard written English, including grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style.	Yes No
   If not explicitly describes in the syllabus, list the activities or lessons that address conventions of standard written English, including grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style.
   What is the enrollment cap for this course.	Limited to 25 students or fewer More than 25 students, please provide rationale below
   Please provide rationale if the enrollment cap exceeds 25 students.

2. Thesis Course
   An academic unit electing to offer a thesis course shall prepare and document its policy regarding the format of the course and its evaluation. For an undergraduate thesis course to meet the upper-division writing requirement, its policy document shall include a description of how the course satisfies the upper-division writing requirement. (UPS 400.020) Please verify that the policy document for this course indicates the following:
   

   INTENSIVE WRITING COURSE

   In this course, students produce a substantial written original work or individual research that involves the organization and written expression of complex data or ideas.	Yes  No
   In this course, careful and timely evaluations of writing are provided so that deficiencies are identified and suggestions for improvement on subsequent drafts in the course are offered.	Yes No
   In this course, assessment of students’ writing competence comprises at least 60% of final course grade.	Yes No
   In this course, will be expected to access, organize, analyze, synthesize, and cite information from source materials.	Yes No
   In this course, students will apply disciplinary conventions appropriate for relevant audiences and purposes.	Yes No
   In this course, students will receive feedback on, and apply conventions of standard written English, including grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style.	Yes No

3. Complementary Writing Course

To meet the certification requirement of a    complementary writing course   , the course must include writing as a secondary objective. The UWPC recommends including this statement at the top of the syllabus:

"This course is designated by the University Writing Proficiency Committee as a  writing-complementary course   . Earning a "c" (2.0) or higher may be used by certain majors to  partially fulfill   the University's upper-division writing requirement (UDWR). Check with an advisor in your major to determine if this course will satisfy the requirement for your major."

In addition, the syllabus of an complementary writing course shall describe  how   the course satisfies the complementary writing requirement. (UPS 320.020) This information can be presented in the course objectives, student learning outcomes, assignment descriptions, assignment rubrics, and/or the course schedule. Please verify that the course syllabus and materials indicate the following requirements for a writing-complementary course:

COMPLEMENTARY WRITING COURSE

In this course, students write multiple papers or multiple drafts of a single paper that involve the organization and expression of complex data or ideas.	Yes  No
In this course, careful and timely evaluations of writing are provided so that deficiencies are identified and suggestions for improvement on subsequent writing in the course.	Yes No
In this course, assessment of students’ writing competence comprises at least 20% of final course grade.	Yes, please list below No
List the activities and assignments that assess the students’ writing competence and show that they make up at least 20% of the course grade. This list could include papers, peer review activities, professional document summaries, draft work, etc.
In this course, students must access, organize,  analyze, synthesize, and cite information from source materials.	Yes No
In this course, students apply conventions of standard written English, including grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style.	Yes No
If not explicitly describes in the syllabus, list the activities or lessons that address conventions of standard written English, including grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style.
What is the enrollment cap for this course.	Limited to 40 students or fewer More than 40 students, please provide rationale below
If this course's enrollment cap is more than 40 students, please provide a brief rationale for the size of the class.
Does this course involve writing assignments completed in groups? If yes, explain how the syllabus, assignment instruction, and/or grading rubrics specify the responsibility of and grading policy for each student contributing to the assignment.	Yes, explain below No
If yes, please explain