Department of Writing and Rhetoric - Writing and Rhetoric

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Everyday life in the 21^st century involves composing and understanding complex messages in multiple media and in varied contexts. Students in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric receive a comprehensive education that enables them to communicate effectively, persuasively, and ethically across a range of civic, professional, and educational contexts.

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Advising

Our advising team provides assistance for all students in Writing and Rhetoric programs. We hold regular open advising hours each term.

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University Writing Center

The UWC offers free individual and small-group consultations for any writing in any situation. Students can meet with tutors online or face-to-face in multiple locations.

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Recent Faculty Publications

Matthew Bryan

Bryan, Matthew. “For the Record: Practicing Critical Software Literacy in Writing Centers.” Computers and Composition, vol. 72, 2024. doi.org/10.1016/j.compcom.2024.102846.

Kevin Roozen

Roozen, Kevin. “Drawing Worlds Together: Tracing Encounters with Art across the Lifespan.” In Multimodal Composition and Writing Transfer, edited by Matt Davis, Kara Poe Alexander, Ryan Shepherd, and Lillian Mina. WAC Clearinghouse, 2024, pp. 145-169.

Angela R. Rounsaville

Nowacek, Rebecca, Rebecca Lorimer Leonard, and Angela Rounsaville. Writing Knowledge Transfer: Theory, Research, Pedagogy. Reference Guides to Rhetoric and Composition Series. Anderson, South Carolina: Parlor Press, 2024.

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