Writing and Rhetoric Program
The Writing and Rhetoric Program inspires critical and creative thinking about language, story, argument and intercultural communication. Our courses privilege a student-centered workshop approach that is inquiry-based.
Making Appointments with Writing Professionals
Please see our main tutoring page for COVID-19 updates.
To meet with Writing Center professionals, you'll want to plan ahead when possible and schedule an appointment using our online scheduler at go.middlebury.edu/appt.
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Download this brainstorm sheet to help you begin the process of constructing your application essay.
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Midterm Evaluation
1) What is your overall impression of this class so far?
2) What aspects of this class work (especially) well for you?
3) What does not work so well?
4) On a scale from 1-5 (with 5 being the highest), how
would you rank:
a) the amount of what you have learned so far
b) how you feel integrated into the class/ opportunities
to contribute
c) clearness of instructor's explanations
d) effectiveness of teaching/ learning
e) the relevance/ interest in our discussions
f) how much you enjoy being in this class
Midterm Portfolio Checklist
Contents
Grading Criteria for Midterm Portfolio
Adapted from Donald M. Murray, Learning by Teaching
MATERIAL
Is there an abundance of information?
Is it specific? Is it accurate? Is it honest?
Is it used effectively to develop and document what the writer has to say?
FOCUS
Has the writer found his or her subject?
Has the writer made the subject worth reading about?
Is the writing focused on the subject?
Is the subject limited - developed and completed?
Are the reader's questions answered?
Does the piece have a meaning?
Peer Writing Tutors
The Paul W. Ward '25 Memorial Prize
The Paul W. Ward '25 Memorial Prize competition recognizes annually those first-year students who are judged by the faculty to have produced outstanding essays in writing classes during that academic year.
Teaching Resources (archive)
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research hosts discussions, round tables, and talks about teaching at Middlebury and beyond.