Interpretation of “assignments” that demonstrate college-level writing (see above) may include, but is not limited to: Number of tasks Reviewing the Gordon Rule requires “several” writing tasks. CRF courses meet this requirement by assigning at least three written assignments that are appropriately sequenced throughout the course and typically consist of 3500 words or more. Below is a list of the types of writing assignments that generally meet the college-level writing requirement. Types of writing tasks that generally meet Gordon`s Rule In addition to encouraging “college-level writing” as defined above, specific tasks may include, but are not limited to: • CV• Free writing• One-minute papers (very short)• Annotations• Emails• Brainstorming• Creative writing• PowerPoint presentations Gordon Rule`s expectations Courses at the FIU At the FIU, In a Gordon Rule course, college-level writing should have the following characteristics: To earn the Valencia Associate of Arts degree, the Gordon Rule requirements can be met by satisfying either the writing and math requirements listed below or the interdisciplinary curriculum and mathematics requirements. The Joint Program Oversight Committee certifies in good standing any course that can demonstrate that four college-level writing assignments (as defined below) will be part of the course. (In a multi-section course, all sections must meet the new Gordon Rule criteria for the course to be an authorized Gordon Rules writing course.) Six semester hours of English instruction and six semester hours of additional coursework, requiring the student to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. • Add the written component (at least 4 written assignments) as an important part – at least 60% – of the final grade.• Demonstrate substantial and developed writing by including at least one multi-page writing assignment.• Include at least one writing assignment where students submit a review in response to feedback on teachers/markers` content. What is the Gordon Rule? This rule was originally introduced into the state legislature by Senator Jack Gordon in 1987 and was intended to prepare first- and second-year students to succeed in their education, careers, and lives by developing critical, analytical, and communication skills. Revised Gordon Rule: In 2005, the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), the State Board of Education, and the Florida Board of Governors approved the following revision of the original Gordon Rule: For the purposes of reviewing the Gordon Rule The University of Central Florida defines “college-level writing” as follows: Successful grade: A grade of C or higher is considered a successful completion of the course. For guidance on effective assignment sequencing, see Write Task Sequencing.
To learn how to submit a course for the Gordon Rule title, click here. For more information about the Gordon rule request, see the UCF catalog. • Testing• Reports• Lab Reports• Written Exams• Portfolios• Exams• Case Studies• Manuals• Answers to Discussion Questions• Process Documents• Project Plans• Business Plans• Research Papers• Interviews• Diaries• Feasibility Studies• Evaluated Drafts• Contributions to Online Discussions Students must complete with C grades or better at least six credits from the following list: Tasks that typically do not meet the requirement include:.
