Interdisciplinary Studies of Writing is the research program within the Center for Writing. ISW supports research into the ways in which writing can foster learning in and across the disciplines. Besides funding research that spans theory and practice, ISW creates connections throughout the University community by promoting discussion on the study and teaching of writing.
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writing research colloquium: isw grants projects
Friday, November 21, 2008
12:00 – 1:30
135 Nicholson Hall
This colloquium features the original writing research of our own University of Minnesota faculty, based on projects funded by the Center for Writing’s Interdisciplinary Studies of Writing (ISW) Grants:
Best Practices in Teaching Writing in Engineering: A Synthesis and Forum Analysis (David Beard, Writing Studies, UMD)
Factors that Influence the Efficacy of Student-to-Student Peer Review of Scientific Writing (Mark Stellmack and Yasmine Kalkstein, Psychology)
Integrating Critical Thinking in Pharmacy Student Writing Assignments Using the University’s e-Portfolio System (Kristin Janke, Pharmacy)
Interdisciplinary Studies of Writing
10 Nicholson Hall, 216 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612.626.7579 Fax: 612.626.7580
