Purchase Area Writing Project

Purchase Area Writing Project

National Writing Project at Murray State University

National Writing Project
100 Faculty Hall, Murray State University, Murray, Ky 42071 - Telephone 270.809.4727

Summer Institute

The Purchase Area Writing Project Summer Institute is a joint effort between Murray State University and the Kentucky Writing Project. Funded by the Kentucky Department of Education, the program provides public school teachers with four weeks of intensive training and practice to promote improved writing instruction in the public schools. The 2009 PAWP Summer Institute is scheduled for June 1 - June 26.

Goals include:

  • Improved writing skills
  • A better understanding of writing processes and assessment methods
  • Development of instructional materials
  • Improved communication between university faculty and public school teachers

Eligibility

The Institute is limited to 20 participants. Applicants must be fulltime teachers in a Kentucky public school system grades K-12. Participants must agree to serve as writing consultants during the 2009-2010 academic year. Past classes have included teachers from a variety of disciplines; we encourage all qualified teachers to apply.


Course Of Study

Participants receive six hours of graduate credit in ENG 604 and ENG 605 (PAWP I & II).


Schedule

Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with an hour for lunch, Monday through Friday.


Fees

Tuition is waived, and the Project provides an $800 stipend for each participant.


Housing

For specific rates, contact:

David Wilson
Director of Housing and Residence Life
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-2310


Application Procedure

Applications for the 2009 Summer Institute are now available for download.  Application.pdf

Completed applications must be returned by March 13, 2009.


Additional Information

For more information, please contact:

Debbie Bell
Co-Director, Purchase Area Writing Project
debbie.bell@murraystate.edu
Telephone:   270.809.4725
Facsimile:   270.809.4545

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