Methodology
Y1: Researchers taught two versions of English 101: in one version, process assignments centered on print and word-processing; in the other version, process assignments were embodied in oral and digital forms (e.g., oral reports, audio essays, blog postings, IM chats). Both courses shared major writing assignments, which became the focus of researchers' primary analysis.
Y2: Working with the same students, researchers administered a follow up survey to the full group, and they invited one third of the group to participate in short, 20-30 minute interviews. Focusing on students' self reports, researchers are examining students' awareness and perceptions of transfer across academic and nonacademic writing situations.
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Following is a flyer that showcases preliminary results of the WPA grant-funded research project entitled "Does it Transfer? Tracing FYC Students' Rhetorical Practices Across Multiple Mediums."
Flyer PDF (704KB)
