Writing Program

The Writing Program strives to help students develop the ability to communicate effectively in their academic and professional endeavors. Through essential skill work, rigorous practice, use of critical thinking, and engagement in research and collaboration, Montana Tech graduates can excel in producing responsible written communication that meets the needs of both their disciplines and society.

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Program Outcomes

Students will be able to apply knowledge of rhetorical situation.

• Performance Indicator for Outcome 1: Students will be able to consider and successfully address audience, purpose, context, and genre when writing.

Students will be able to apply knowledge of document design.

• Performance Indicator for Outcome 2: Students will be able to design documents that are appealing and easy-to-follow/scan.

Students will be able to apply knowledge of composition conventions.

• Performance Indicator for Outcome 3: Students will be able to recognize and prepare writing that is effective, clear, complete, concise, and correct.

Students will be able to apply knowledge of composing processes.

• Performance Indicator for Outcome 4: Students will be able to prepare for, develop, refine, finalize, and reflect on writing.

Students will be able to apply knowledge of critical thinking approaches.

• Performance Indicator for Outcome 5: Students will be able to identify, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and synthesize information.

Writing Placement

Learn about the Writing Placement Exam here.