Theories and Methods of Writing Center Studies: A Practical Guide / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9780367188481 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 11/20/2019 Pages: 246 Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d) This collection helps students and researchers understand the foundations of writing center studies in order to make sound decisions about the types of methods and theoretical lenses that will help them formulate and answer their research questions. In the collection, accomplished writing center researchers discuss the theories and methods that have enabled their work, providing readers with a useful and accessible guide to developing research projects that interest them and make a positive contribution. It introduces an array of theories, including genre theory, second-language acquisition theory, transfer theory, and disability theory, and guides novice and experienced researchers through finer points of methods such as ethnography, corpus analysis, and mixed-method research.Ideal for courses on writing center studies and pedagogy, it is essenti