At Lasell University, we have designed our course offerings to reflect that all students require different levels and types of support in order to be successful, and that no one knows those support needs better than the students themselves.

In our First Year Writing, we offer traditional and Workshop sections of each course so that students can choose the type of course they desire. While the content and curriculum of the two courses is the same, students taking workshop are provided with extra time in the classroom to work on their writing with the ability to ask their instructor for assistance or to get clarification on expectations and assignments.

Which course a student selects is up to them, but we’re here to help with further insights:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between WRT 101 Writing I and WRT 101 Writing I Workshop

Both courses have the same requirements for the number, length, and type of assignments. WRT 101 Writing I Workshop meets for an extended amount of time so that students have the opportunity to work on their writing with the instructor and a peer writing consultant present to answer questions, read over material, and offer suggestions.

What are the benefits of taking WRT 101 Writing I Workshop?

WRT 101 Writing I Workshop was created based on feedback from Lasell University students as a way to make the writing process less stressful and more enjoyable. The amount of work that is required for WRT 101 Writing I and WRT 101 Writing I Workshop is the same, but in WRT 101 Writing I Workshop more time is spent during class to assist students with written assignments. Students are able work on their writing during class with real time support from the writing instructor and peer writing consultant thereby reducing the amount of out of class time on assignments.

Who should take WRT 101 Writing I Workshop?
All students can benefit from WRT 101 Writing I Workshop. It is ideal for students who:

• Want to effectively manage busy sports and work schedules and family commitments
• Want to develop strategies for managing their time
• Want more one-on-one time with their instructor
• Want extra time to work on class assignments
• Want to get an early jump on starting writing assignments
  
  

Who should take WRT 101 Writing I Workshop: Multilingual Writers?

This workshop is specifically designed for students whose primary language is not English. It offers a tailored section for multilingual writers, structured similarly to the standard WRT 101 Workshop course. Students will complete the same assignments, but with added language support to help them become more familiar with writing conventions in the U.S.