Researching Writing: An Introduction to Research Methods

Kinkead, Joyce

ISBN 10: 1607324784 / ISBN 13: 9781607324782

Published by Utah State University Press, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Researching Writing: An Introduction to Research Methods
• Publisher: Utah State University Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1607324784
• ISBN 13: 9781607324782
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

Researching Writing is the first-ever textbook for research methods in writing studies for undergraduates. It's an accessible, informative resource that teaches undergraduates how to conduct ethical, authentic research in writing studies. The book introduces students to the research approaches used most often and offers a course framework for professors creating or teaching research courses themselves.
 
Author Joyce Kinkead lays out the research process, including finding and defining questions, planning, and starting the research. Expository content introduces the language and methods of writing research, and specific methods are demonstrated in published examples, illustrating student work using student work and showing that it is possible for students to join the scholarly conversation in writing studies. Other features include student activities, instructor resources, student resources, and links to external content on journal websites, digital publications, YouTube, and similar work.
 
Researching Writing takes a hands-on approach that excites and engages students in the depth and complexities of research and will influence the creation of courses in new writing majors as the field continues to grow.

Watch Joyce Kinkead talk about the book here: https://youtu.be/c6O2JQiMa5E

 

About the Author

Joyce Kinkead is professor of English at Utah State University, the 2013 US Professor of the Year for the state of Utah, and a founding member of the International Writing Centers Association. She was named a Council on Undergraduate Research Fellow in 2012 and is the author or editor of several books. She was named the D. Wynne Thorne Career Researcher of 2018, the highest research honor accorded by Utah State University.