What are the Academic Writing Expectations (AWE)?

The Academic Writing Expectations (AWE) are a series of checklists that convey the required writing skills of undergraduate students at specific points in their program. The expectations increase in specificity as students progress through their undergraduate courses. 

Additional Resources:

• View the AWE checklists on the Writing Center’s website.
• Listen to the recording of the webinar "Meet and Exceed: Writing Expectations and You" in the Writing Center's webinar archive.
• See more undergraduate resources for further tips on writing in undergraduate courses.

Further Questions?
Would you like a current or future assignment to be reviewed by the Writing Center?  If so please visit the Writing Center's Paper Review Website and make an appointment with us! 

Do you have other general writing questions? E-mail the Writing Center at writingsupport@waldenu.edu.

Other questions about your doctoral capstone or the Form & Style review? E-mail the Dissertation Editors at editor@waldenu.edu.

Want to peruse other writing resources? Go to the Writing Center’s homepage.