Pedagogy Apr 2025

Writing the Methods

Tom Sura ; Kristin VanEyk

Abstract

Abstract This article proposes a revision to the traditional research essay taught in many first-year writing courses to include a methods section. By explaining their research methods, students have the opportunity to think robustly and systematically about their research questions, their research practices, and their study outcomes. Such a practice holds students and instructors accountable for a rigorous research process. As they write their methods, students learn to articulate the process of field research while they increase their knowledge of both conventions and rhetoric. Importantly, this practice pursues social justice outcomes as students reflect on their identities as researchers and consider how positionality intersects with research questions, research practices, data interpretation, and analysis.

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Pedagogy
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2025-04-01
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10.1215/15314200-11625246
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rhetorical criticism first-year composition writing pedagogy revision race and writing
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