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Writing Institute - "Mentoring Writing"

Institute Information

• Credits
• Requirements
• Fees
• General Information
• Cancellation Policy
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Credits - All participants will receive 3 graduate credits for the five-day institute, August 4-8, 2008. The credits and grade for the completed institute will not be provided until all post-Institute assignments and lesson plans have been submitted and evaluated. This process is intended to be complete by August 22, 2008 (with exceptions made for students needing early grade submissions).

Requirements -

Prior to the start of the Institute:

• Read one of the following books written by the Institute's featured speakers:
• Inside Writing: How to Teach the Details of Craft [includes book and DVD] – Penny Kittle and Donald Graves (Heinemann 2005)
• Mentor Texts – Lynne Dorfman and Rose Cappelli (Stenhouse 2007)
• Writing for the Prompts:When Students Don't Have a Choice – Janet Angelillo (Heinemann 2005)

• Complete a brief Pre-Institute activity (will be mailed with your confirmation packet).

During the Institute:

• Participate in all workshop discussions and collaborative exercises
• Complete weeklong reflective journals

After the Institute:

• Complete final writing project (will be defined at the institute).
• Complete an evaluation of the Institute.

 

Fees - Price includes tuition and fees for a 3-credit graduate course, in addition to a $165 institute tuition charge.  All handouts, materials, and meals (dinner is not provided) are included. Participants are responsible for purchasing the required text through the MU Bookstore or through other online venues. Purchases can be made via phone, email, or by visiting the bookstore on campus.

General Information - Registration for summer institutes will be available online via MAX beginning April 8, 2008. The necessary course information for online registration for this institute, ENGL 672 / EDUC 589, Summer Session III. Note: If you have not taken any graduate-level course or workshop at Millersville University within the past 5 years, you must complete the online non-degree admission form; this information is necessary to admit you to the university.

Cancellation Policy - Full refund minus $205 nonrefundable fee will be issued if notice of withdrawal is given to the Office of Professional Training and Education by June 2, 2008. All participants will receive a confirmation letter, parking tag, and campus map.

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