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Engaged Writers and Dynamic Disciplines: Research on the Academic Writing Life,Used
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An exceptionally thoughtful investigation of writing in the academic disciplinesone of the best I have ever read. A smart and elegant book.Mike Rose, author of Lives on the Boundary How do faculty across the disciplines define the qualities of good writing?What assumptions underlie their writing assignments?How do students learn to write within their majors? Meet teacher expectations? Acquire proficiency in academic genres?Chris Thaiss and Terry Myers Zawacki sought answers to these important questions in their landmark, fouryear, crossdisciplinary study of faculty and students from a wide range of majors. Their results will change your approach to teaching writing.Thoroughly researched and incisively written, Engaged Writers and Dynamic Disciplines shows faculty and student writers taking risks with form and ideas as they weigh the demands of writing in the academy with their own passions for learning and selfexpression. Thaiss and Zawacki demonstrate that academic disciplines are dynamic spaces that accommodate a variety of alternative styles and visions, even as they respect careful, systematic research.Engaged Writers and Dynamic Disciplines illuminates disciplinary assumptions, expectations, and writing practices. Its insights and conclusions will inform everyone who teaches writing or administers a WAC program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Engaged Writers and Dynamic Disciplines'? A: The book investigates how faculty across different academic disciplines define good writing and the underlying assumptions of their writing assignments.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Chris Thaiss and Terry Myers Zawacki.
- Q: What type of research is presented in this book? A: It presents findings from a four-year, cross-disciplinary study of faculty and students across a range of majors.
- Q: What can educators expect to learn from this book? A: Educators can expect insights into the qualities of effective academic writing and how to better support students in learning to write within their disciplines.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students as well as educators? A: Yes, the book is beneficial for both students and educators, as it addresses writing practices and expectations in academic settings.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being sold? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: What subject category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Encyclopedias & Subject Guides.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Engaged Writers and Dynamic Disciplines' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2006.