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Writing Research Papers: A Guide For International Students, Veronica Andrew
Writing Research Papers: A Guide For International Students, Veronica Andrew
Master's Projects and Capstones
The recent dramatic influx of international students to universities in the United States has presented many difficulties, both to those students and to those who work in American higher education. One of the most significant of those challenges is helping international students learn, understand, and practice the conventions of research that are a part of academic writing curricula. Grounded in the pedagogical theories of critical literacy, community of practice, and process-based learning, this project presents international students with concepts and skills used in source-based writing. The project, in the form of a workbook, introduces students to the research-related ideas of …
Ready To Write: Exploring The Student Perspective On The Transition To College, Julie Sullivan
Ready To Write: Exploring The Student Perspective On The Transition To College, Julie Sullivan
Doctoral Dissertations
Written communication is a cornerstone of college and career success, yet many students arrive at college underprepared for the writing demands of the academic discourse community. The potential reasons for the perceived gap in writing ability point to the ongoing challenges of education in the United States. As the population pursuing college degrees becomes more diverse, expectations differ between high school and college, equity in education issues persist and standardization focuses on academic skills, overlooking the potential role that nonacademic or "soft" skills play in student success. When decisions are made to address these concerns, the student perspective is frequently …