Appendix 3a: Writing Development Surveys
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This volume draws on an in-depth study of the writing and experiences of 169 University of Michigan undergraduates, using statistical analysis of 322 surveys, qualitative analysis of 131 interviews, use of corpus linguistics on 94 electronic portfolios and 2,406 pieces of student writing, and case studies of individual students to trace the multiple paths taken by student writers. Topics include student writers' interaction with feedback; perceptions of genre; the role of disciplinary writing; generality and certainty in student writing; students' concepts of voice and style; students' understanding of multimodal and digital writing; high school's influence on college writers; and writing development after college. The digital edition offers samples of student writing, electronic portfolios produced by student writers, transcripts of interviews with students, and explanations of some of the analysis conducted by the contributors.
This is an important book for researchers and graduate students in multiple fields. Those in writing studies get an overview of other longitudinal studies as well as key questions currently circulating. For linguists, it demonstrates how corpus linguistics can inform writing studies. Scholars in higher education will gain a new perspective on college student development. The book also adds to current understandings of sociocultural theories of literacy and offers prospective teachers insights into how students learn to write. Finally, for high school teachers, this volume will answer questions about college writing.
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All questions and response options from pre and post surveys taken by students for the writing development study.
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All questions from pre- and post-interviews.
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Definitions and descriptions of all codes used in the writing development study.
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Exit interview with Charlotte, a non-minor.
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Entry interview with Charlotte, a non-minor.
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Entry interview with writing minor Shannon.
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Exit interview with writing minor Shannon.
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Exit interview with writing minor Brian.
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Entry interview with Jake, a non-minor.
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Exit interview with Jake, a non-minor.
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Entry interview with writing minor Zach.
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Exit interview with writing minor Zach.
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Entry interview with writing minor Sidney.
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Exit interview with writing minor Sidney.
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Exit interview with Kris, a non-minor.
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Entry interview with Lauren, a non-minor.
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Exit interview with Lauren, a non-minor.
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Exit interview with writing minor Julia.
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Entry interview with Mary, a non-minor.
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Entry interview with writing minor Elizabeth.