"As you're writing, you have these epiphanies"

This study draws on the perceptions and experiences of upper-division students enrolled in writing-intensive (WI) classes in their majors at a large state university. During extended interviews, students reported confidence in dealing with the writing requirements of their majors and predicted succe...

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Published inWritten communication Vol. 16; no. 3; p. 317
Main Authors Hilgers, Thomas L, Edna Lardizabal Hussey, Stitt-Bergh, Monica
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thousand Oaks SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC 01.07.1999
Subjects
College students
Course Descriptions
Educational Change
Educational evaluation
Learning
Thinking Skills
Writing
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Summary:This study draws on the perceptions and experiences of upper-division students enrolled in writing-intensive (WI) classes in their majors at a large state university. During extended interviews, students reported confidence in dealing with the writing requirements of their majors and predicted success in future job-related writing situations.
ISSN:0741-0883
1552-8472