Cary Moskovitz, Thompson Writing Program
I had to settle a few things out of the room, so I missed the first few minutes. This program matches alumni readers to student papers to provide outsider feedback.
Types of writing: environment and conflict, news writing and reporting, philosophy of intimacy, science versus the mosquito, etc.
Need readers based on the [...]
Julie Reynolds, Duke University, Biology
Interested in helping scientists learn how to write and develop critical thinking skills through their writing.
Four questions she’s struggled with in her classes:
What are readers’ expectations?
How can we communicate nuance?
How do students balance feedback from multiple readers?
How can we help students develop their voice?
What are readers’ expectations?
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Kate McCready and Cecily Marcus of University of Minnesota
I got here a bit late after the focus group, and it was just a half an hour, so here are my notes:
Humanities social sciences: about resources used
Scientists about who they worked with
Looking for efficient ways to deal with online materials
If you’re going to do something someone else [...]
Tellin’ Our Story–or Not: Assessment Results on Academic Library Web Sites
Meg Scharf from the University of Central Florida Libraries
Everything measured gets better… doesn’t it?
Assessment, program review, annual report, benchmarking, IR, statistical analysis, TQM, etc.
Who are your most important stakeholders: students, faculty, staff, athletic department, neighbors of the university, public library, etc. Maybe anyone who stumbles [...]
William H. Weare, Jr. and Rebecca H. Byrum of Valparaiso University
Introducing the process:
Chose focus group over surveys to get at the “how” and “why.”
Qualitative research method
Choose based on specification: ex. all juniors, all business majors, etc.
Used Focus Groups: A Practical Guide for Applied Research
IRB Approval (for presenting!)
Recruit in building, ask students for recommendations
They chose [...]
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