1. Values and Beliefs about Writing
1.1. Rhetoric and Persuasion
1.1.1. Purposefulness, focus, and cohesion
1.1.2. Visuals, document design
1.1.3. Effective organization
1.1.3.1. why/because strategy
1.1.4. Specificity and detail
1.1.5. Interesting, revelatory thesis
1.1.6. Support/Evidence for argument
1.1.7. Conclusion, closure
1.1.8. Audience awareness
1.1.9. Clarity and conciseness
1.1.10. Ethos and tone
1.1.11. Argumentative genres
1.1.11.1. evaluation
1.1.11.2. definition
1.1.12. Understanding rhetorical situation
1.1.13. Spelling, grammar, punctuation
1.1.14. Including multiple perspectives and rebuttal
1.2. Research
1.2.1. MLA as style guide for humanities
1.2.2. Direct quotes
1.2.3. Primary research
1.2.3.1. narrative research
1.2.3.2. personal observation
1.2.3.3. interview
1.2.4. Secondary research
1.2.5. Nonfiction readings, for ideas and examples
1.3. The Writing Process
1.3.1. Revision
1.3.2. Invention
1.3.3. Reflection
1.3.4. Reading, writing, and thinking are interconnected
2. Values and Beliefs about Teaching
2.1. Student Centered Pedagogy
2.1.1. Student choice within instructor guidelines
2.1.2. Set course schedule, with some flexibility
2.1.3. Making personal impact on students, "giving back"
2.1.4. The "A-ha!" moment for students
2.1.5. Using examples as an instructional method
2.1.6. Consistency in course, alignment of materials
2.1.7. Affordability of course materials
2.1.8. Accommodations for students with special needs
2.1.9. Instructor availability and communication
2.2. University, Department, and Writing Program Guidelines and Policies
2.3. Educational (University Supported) Technology
2.3.1. Blackboard
2.3.2. BSU webmail
2.4. Campus Resources for Students
2.4.1. Writing Center
2.4.2. Library
2.4.3. Counseling center
2.5. Teaching Is Enjoyable
2.6. Teaching Requires Hard Work
3. Values and Beliefs about Students
3.1. Student Responsibility
3.1.1. Attendance and participation
3.1.2. Turning in assignments on time
3.1.3. Following instructions
3.1.4. Initiative for problem solving, finding information, and using resources
3.1.5. Appropriate classroom etiquette
3.2. Students Are People
3.2.1. Composition affects students beyond the classroom; makes them better thinkers and people
3.2.2. Students make choices about their class performance, with consequences
3.3. Academic Integrity
3.4. Class Community and Collaboration
3.4.1. Peer review activities