Written Communication Jul 1999

“As You're Writing, You Have these Epiphanies”

THOMAS L. HILGERS ; EDNA LARDIZABAL HUSSEY ; MONICA STITT-BERGH

Abstract

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. The primary bases for this confidence are their experiences with a significant number of WI assignments and their ability to engage a variety of resources and use the knowledge thereby obtained. Students particularly valued research-related writing assignments in the major as opportunities for professional skills development and identity building. The authors discuss findings as they relate to the ideologies of writing across the curriculum and writing in the disciplines. The authors argue for greater attention to students' readiness to make connections across assignments, courses, and disciplines; they also suggest greater attention to a field's inquiry methods and strategies for solving problems.

Journal
Written Communication
Published
1999-07-01
DOI
10.1177/0741088399016003003
Open Access
Closed
Topics
writing across the curriculum affect and writing

Citation Context

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