The philosopher Jordan Peterson says, "The best way to teach people critical thinking is to teach them to write... Because there is no difference between that and thinking... You need to learn to ...

The study of writing processes offers critical insights into the interplay between cognitive development and the act of writing. Researchers are increasingly employing digital techniques, such as ...

As graduate job seekers prepared for faculty and industry openings this fall, we hosted a cover letter workshop that one participant, reflecting the views of others, characterized as “the best one ...

We offer all University affiliates access to an electronic version of the New Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding, a resource for those who are new to submitting proposals, and reference ...

This year I tried a new writing practice in my 8th grade English class, and it led me to an important realization about writing development. Like many great classroom moments, this one happened by ...

Teaching Writing is designed for K-12 teachers, paraprofessionals, instructional coaches, and other school-based educators. Building on the research of Professor Emerita Maria Brisk, the workshop ...

Second language writing represents a critical domain where linguistic development and academic proficiency converge. Over recent decades researchers have deepened our understanding of how learners’ ...

The Faculty Summer Writing Retreats provide uninterrupted time and space for writing free from distractions. The weeklong daily retreats offer blocks of time for writing, an opportunity for individual ...

In one sense, the national conversation about what it will take to make sure all children become strong readers has been wildly successful: States are passing legislation supporting evidence-based ...

This article explores the idea that basic writing students, when positioned in a classroom setting where safety and trust are paramount, will be willing to take risks that, when successful, will lead ...

As a way of developing an active writing community at the university, the Office of Research and Innovation sponsors Writing Spaces, a program that welcomes faculty from all ranks and disciplines to ...