Blogging a Research Paper? How Genre Juxtaposition Improves Student Academic Research and Writing
Type of Presentation
Individual paper/presentation (20 minute presentation)
Target Audience
Other
Location
Room 210
Proposal
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Presentation Description
This presentation discusses the juxtaposition of digital genres with traditional academic genres. In discussing the method of pairing an academic research essay with a blog, and showcasing the resulting student writing, this presentation suggests that the conjunction of the two genres increases student learning and motivation, and results in better student writing and research.
Keywords
Information literacy, Digital genres, Traditional genres, Academic research, Blog, Student learning, Student motivation
Publication Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Recommended Citation
Costello, Lisa A., "Blogging a Research Paper? How Genre Juxtaposition Improves Student Academic Research and Writing" (2009). Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy. 79.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gaintlit/2009/2009/79
Blogging a Research Paper? How Genre Juxtaposition Improves Student Academic Research and Writing
Room 210
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