ISLO WAC Student Survey



College Of San Mateo
Writing Across the Curriculum [WAC] Student Survey
Fall 2008
PART I

For the purposes of research we need some information about you. This information will be used to compare WAC student responses to non-WAC student responses in similar courses. Identifying information will be used to notify your instructor that you have completed the survey so that you may receive credit for doing so. Your instructor will see only a summary of class responses therefore your individual responses will be effectively anonymous. Please provide the following information:
1. My name:

Last Name

First Name

2. My instructor's name:

Last Name

First Name

3. My WAC course this semester [e.g. SOCI 100]:

DEPT

Number

PART II

1. Based on your overall experience at CSM, please indicate the extent to which you have made gains or progress in the following areas identified below:
 

Major Progress
Moderate Progress
Minor Progress
No Progress
Does Not Apply
1. Write, read, speak, and listen in order to communicate effectively....
2. Comprehend, interpret, and analyze written, oral, and quantitative information [graphs, charts, etc]….
3. Express ideas and provide supporting evidence in writing and speaking….
4. Perform quantitative analysis, using appropriate resources….
5. Solve problems that require numerical, algebraic, and statistical reasoning
6. Interpret graphical representations of quantitative information….
7. Identify, develop, and evaluate arguments….
8. Formulate and integrate ideas, concepts and skills from multiple perspectives and across disciplines….
9. Assess the adequacy of qualitative evidence (written or oral but generally not numerical) and quantitative evidence…..
10. Acknowledge the value of differing opinions and perspectives….
11. Work effectively with others of diverse backgrounds….
12. Analyze the interconnectedness of global and local concerns, past and present….
13. Identify ethical issues and understand the conflicts inherent in them….
14. Identify possible courses of action in response to ethical issues and evaluate their consequences….

2. Which of the following writing activities did you participate in this semester?
(choose all that apply)

Essay conferences in the Writing Center  
In-class essay draft workshops in which teachers from other classes visited your classroom and worked with you individually  
In-class peer essay draft workshops in which you got feedback on your papers from your classmates  
In-class group discussions with teachers from other classes regarding exams or papers you had already turned in  
Written reflections on the progress you've made toward specific Student Learning Outcomes  

3. Which of the above activities did you find helpful? Please explain:

4. Which of the above activities were not helpful? Please explain:

5. Please feel free to provide additional feedback about your learning experiences at CSM.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!