Student Learning Outcomes

We understand that when it comes to student learning that every learning outcome is different, but are still
connected. Keeping critical thinking and rhetorical awareness separate from each other doesnt allow
students the true complex thinking and learning all together. To better understand these concepts and
apply them, FYWs were created in order to enforce this.
Rhetorical Knowledge
Rhetorical Knowledge is the ability to identify and apply strategies across a range of texts and writing
situations. When creating their own work, writers use different approaches such as learning how factors
such as audience have an effect on their choices.
By the end of FYW, students should be able to:
- Apple a variety of concepts and create different texts using a broad amount of
utilities depending on the audience.
- Understand how genres impact the aspects of a story
- Accommodate various situations and contexts
Critical Reading
In order to read critically, one must be able to interpret and understand information and texts. Writers
must be able to recognize beliefs and assertions when looking at evidence. They should also try to make
connections across texts looking for patterns and reason. By the end of FYW, students should be able to
apply reading to areas such as inquiry, interpret their own work and others, and use a wide range of texts.
Composing Processes
Writers use numerous strategies when creating projects. At first, a writer must research a topic, then come
up with a draft while revising for errors and getting the opinion of others on your work. In order to be a
great writer, you must be adjustable to other approaches. Students must be able to increase their
knowledge of their ideas and others in creating logical arguments.
Knowledge of Conventions
Conventions are the formal rules and informal guidelines that define genres and shape our expectations of
what we think is the correct answer. They create rules over things such as spelling and practices. This
allows students to understand the rules of different genres, understand why conventions vary and improve
grammar.
Critical Reflection
Critical reflection is a writers ability to articulate what s/he is thinking and why. This enables students to
reflect on their writing, knowledge of conventions, and understand that reflection is a necessary part of
learning and communication.