Writing in the Senior Capstone: Theory Practice [Paperback]

Surveys of employers continually highlight the need for better communication skills among recent college graduates. Yet writing instruction in higher education serves far more than a transactional purpose. Writing facilitates learning, helps students gain skills in analysis and synthesis, and supports a range of other personal and intellectual developmental outcomes also important to employers. To that end, Writing in the Senior Capstoneoffers the rationale and practical guidance for infusing writing into culminating academic experiences for college seniors. Recognizing that writing-intensive capstones already exist on many campuses, the authors also offer a range of strategies and activities to support the development of independent senior projects, while honing students thinking, writing, and presentation skills. A valuable resource for any educator seeking to improve the writing and critical thinking skills of college seniors.List of Tables and Figures

Preface

Part I: Foundations for Writing in the Senior Capstone
Chapter 1: The Senior Capstone and Writing Instruction: Helping Students Look Back and Move Forward
Chapter 2: The Role of Writing in the Capstone: Supporting Personal and Intellectual Development
Chapter 3: Guidelines for Writing Instruction in the Senior Capstone

Part II: Writing Activities for the Senior Capstone
Chapter 4: Informal Writing: Promoting Creativity and Critical Thinking
Chapter 5: Portfolios and Assessment of the Senior Capstone
Chapter 6: Strategies for Supporting Research Writing
Chapter 7: A Range of Persuasive Purposes in Academic Discourse
Chapter 8: Oral Presentations: Unifying Spoken and Written Communication

Conclusion--Writing in the Senior Capstone: Recommendations for Successful Practice
References
Index
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