Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
List of contributors
Foreword
Notes
References
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Collection
Our Selection of Chapter Topics
Missing Methods
Conclusion
References
PART I: Theories
Chapter 2: Vygotskyan Learning Theory
Introduction
Vygotskyan Learning Theory Defined and Delineated
Differentiating Vygotskyan Learning Theory from Collaboration
Vygotskyan Learning Theory at Use in Writing Center Studies
Possible Future Research with Vygotskyan Learning Theory
Vygotskyan Learning Theory and the Future of Writing Center Studies
Note
References
Chapter 3: Genre Theory: A Research Approach for Understanding Learning, Agency, and Materiality in the Writing Center
Introduction
Understanding Genre and Genre Theory
Genre Theory in Writing Center Studies
Future Research with Genre Theory
References
Chapter 4: Writing Center Research and Critical Race Theory
Writing Center Research: Why Queries Matter
Illiteracy or Language/Linguistic Diversity?
Language: A Web of Social Interactions and Relationships
The Role of CRT in Writing Center Research
Racial Projects
The Value of Storytelling in Writing Center Research
Note
References
Chapter 5: Category Is . . . Queer Theory, Queering Research, and Queerer Centers
Prologue
Defining and Describing Queer Theory
Queer Theory in the Center
Current Research and Queer Theory
The Role of Queer Theory in Future Writing Center Research
Notes
References
Chapter 6: Bringing Feminist Theory Home
Introduction
Resistance to Feminist Theory
Practicing Feminist Theory
Recovering and Claiming the Feminine: Present and Future Research for Feminist Theory
Bringing Feminist Theory Home
Conclusion
Note
References
Chapter 7: Transfer Theory: A Guide to Transfer-Focused Writing Center Research
Introduction to Transfer Theory
Definitions of Transfer
Transfer and Writing Instruction
Transfer and Writing Center Research
Conclusions and Implications for Writing Center Transfer Research
Note
References
Chapter 8: Writing Center Research and Disability Theory
Defining Disability Theory for Writing Center Research
Noah at the Crossing
Brenda in the Crossing
Disability Theory: Embodiment, Insight, Gain
The Writing Center Crossing Disability
Writing a New Script
Notes
References
Chapter 9: Activity Theory
Defining Activity Theory
Applying Activity Theory
Potential Research Questions
The Future of Activity Theory in Writing Center Scholarship
Note
References
Chapter 10: Second Language Acquisition Theories and Writing Center Research
Introduction
From the Input-Output-Interaction Model to the Interaction Approach
Sociocultural Theory
Complexity Theory
SLA Theories and the Future of Writing Center Research
References
PART II: Methods
Chapter 11: Grounded Theory: Explanations and Possibilities
Introduction
The Purpose of Grounded Theory
Defining and Describing Grounded Theory
Boundaries of Grounded Theory
Grounded Theory in Writing Center Research
Possible Futures for Grounded Theory in Writing Center Studies
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 12: Ethnography—More or Less
Claiming Ethnography
Tracing Ethnography
Analyzing Abstracts of Writing Center Ethnographies
Methodology, Method, or Mindset
Looking Forward
Appendix A: Writing Center Dissertation Abstracts with the Words “Ethnography” or “Ethnographic”
Notes
References
Chapter 13: Histories, Historiographies, and Historical Research in the Writing Center
Definitions and Boundaries of Historical Research
Applications of Historical Research
Exemplifying Historical Writing Center Research
The Promise of Historical Research
The Role of Writing Center Studies in Writing Studies
Notes
References
Chapter 14: The Potential of Writing Center Case Study Research Design as Public Scholarship
Introduction
The Basics: Terminology and Case Study Research
Boundaries and Limitations in Case Study Research
A Possible Future for Case Study Research
Notes
References
Chapter 15: Extending Our Research: Meta-Analysis in the Writing Center
Makers of Knowledge in Writing Centers
Mapping Knowledge-Making in Writing Centers
A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies of Writing Centers (1983–2006)
Notes
References
Chapter 16: Rhetorical Analysis: Choices in Exploring and Connecting Our Writing Center Studies and Stories
Introduction: Why Rhetorical Analysis?
The Story of My Studies: Examples of Writing-Centered Rhetorical Analysis in Action
Connecting Study and Story for Researchers and Participants
Coda
Notes
References
Chapter 17: Discourse Analysis, Critical Discourse Analysis, and Conversation Analysis
Introduction
Discourse Analysis
Critical Discourse Analysis
Conversation Analysis
Conclusion
References
Chapter 18: Corpus Approaches to Writing Center Research
Preamble
I Might Be Doing It Wrong
Corpus Analysis
Rationale for Corpus Analysis in Writing Center Studies
A Survey of Corpora for Writing Center Research
Collaboration within the Institution, across the Curriculum, and beyond the Academy
Corpus Approaches to a Socially Just Writing Center
Guarded Optimism
Notes
References
Chapter 19: Survey Methods for Research and Assessment in Writing Centers
Introduction
What Is Survey Research (Good For)
Working the Method in Writing Centers
Looking Ahead: Growing Survey Methods for Writing Center Research and Assessment
Notes
References
Chapter 20: Mixed-Methods Research in Writing Centers
Introduction
Overview of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Grounded Theory: Merging Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Mixed-Methods Research in Writing Centers
Justice, Representation, and Writing Center Research
Notes
References
Appendix A: IWCA Outstanding Scholarship RecipientsSince 2011
Chapter 21: Conclusion
Themes and Future Research: A Conclusion
Themes across the Chapters
Ideas for Future Research from across the Chapters
A Final Note of Encouragement
Notes
References
Index

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Cover 1
Half Title 2
Title Page 4
Copyright Page 5
Dedication 6
Table of Contents 8
Acknowledgments 10
List of contributors 11
Foreword 14
Notes 16
References 16
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Collection 18
Our Selection of Chapter Topics 19
Missing Methods 21
Conclusion 24
References 24
PART I: Theories 26
Chapter 2: Vygotskyan Learning Theory 28
Introduction 28
Vygotskyan Learning Theory Defined and Delineated 28
Differentiating Vygotskyan Learning Theory from Collaboration 31
Vygotskyan Learning Theory at Use in Writing Center Studies 31
Possible Future Research with Vygotskyan Learning Theory 33
Vygotskyan Learning Theory and the Future of Writing Center Studies 33
Note 34
References 34
Chapter 3: Genre Theory: A Research Approach for Understanding Learning, Agency, and Materiality in the Writing Center 37
Introduction 37
Understanding Genre and Genre Theory 38
Genre Theory in Writing Center Studies 39
Future Research with Genre Theory 41
References 45
Chapter 4: Writing Center Research and Critical Race Theory 47
Writing Center Research: Why Queries Matter 47
Illiteracy or Language/Linguistic Diversity? 47
Language: A Web of Social Interactions and Relationships 49
The Role of CRT in Writing Center Research 50
Racial Projects 51
The Value of Storytelling in Writing Center Research 53
Note 55
References 55
Chapter 5: Category Is . . . Queer Theory, Queering Research, and Queerer Centers 57
Prologue 57
Defining and Describing Queer Theory 57
Queer Theory in the Center 60
Current Research and Queer Theory 61
The Role of Queer Theory in Future Writing Center Research 62
Notes 63
References 63
Chapter 6: Bringing Feminist Theory Home 65
Introduction 65
Resistance to Feminist Theory 66
Practicing Feminist Theory 68
Recovering and Claiming the Feminine: Present and Future Research for Feminist Theory 70
Bringing Feminist Theory Home 72
Conclusion 73
Note 73
References 74
Chapter 7: Transfer Theory: A Guide to Transfer-Focused Writing Center Research 76
Introduction to Transfer Theory 76
Definitions of Transfer 76
Transfer and Writing Instruction 78
Transfer and Writing Center Research 79
Conclusions and Implications for Writing Center Transfer Research 81
Note 82
References 82
Chapter 8: Writing Center Research and Disability Theory 85
Defining Disability Theory for Writing Center Research 85
Noah at the Crossing 86
Brenda in the Crossing 87
Disability Theory: Embodiment, Insight, Gain 88
The Writing Center Crossing Disability 89
Writing a New Script 92
Notes 94
References 94
Chapter 9: Activity Theory 96
Defining Activity Theory 96
Applying Activity Theory 99
Potential Research Questions 107
The Future of Activity Theory in Writing Center Scholarship 108
Note 108
References 108
Chapter 10: Second Language Acquisition Theories and Writing Center Research 111
Introduction 111
From the Input-Output-Interaction Model to the Interaction Approach 111
Sociocultural Theory 115
Complexity Theory 118
SLA Theories and the Future of Writing Center Research 119
References 120
PART II: Methods 124
Chapter 11: Grounded Theory: Explanations and Possibilities 126
Introduction 126
The Purpose of Grounded Theory 126
Defining and Describing Grounded Theory 127
Boundaries of Grounded Theory 128
Grounded Theory in Writing Center Research 128
Possible Futures for Grounded Theory in Writing Center Studies 131
Conclusion 133
Notes 133
References 133
Chapter 12: Ethnography—More or Less 135
Claiming Ethnography 135
Tracing Ethnography 136
Analyzing Abstracts of Writing Center Ethnographies 139
Methodology, Method, or Mindset 141
Looking Forward 143
Appendix A: Writing Center Dissertation Abstracts with the Words “Ethnography” or “Ethnographic” 146
Notes 148
References 148
Chapter 13: Histories, Historiographies, and Historical Research in the Writing Center 150
Definitions and Boundaries of Historical Research 150
Applications of Historical Research 152
Exemplifying Historical Writing Center Research 153
The Promise of Historical Research 154
The Role of Writing Center Studies in Writing Studies 155
Notes 156
References 156
Chapter 14: The Potential of Writing Center Case Study Research Design as Public Scholarship 158
Introduction 158
The Basics: Terminology and Case Study Research 158
Boundaries and Limitations in Case Study Research 161
A Possible Future for Case Study Research 163
Notes 165
References 165
Chapter 15: Extending Our Research: Meta-Analysis in the Writing Center 167
Makers of Knowledge in Writing Centers 170
Mapping Knowledge-Making in Writing Centers 170
A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies of Writing Centers (1983–2006) 170
Notes 175
References 175
Chapter 16: Rhetorical Analysis: Choices in Exploring and Connecting Our Writing Center Studies and Stories 178
Introduction: Why Rhetorical Analysis? 178
The Story of My Studies: Examples of Writing-Centered Rhetorical Analysis in Action 180
Connecting Study and Story for Researchers and Participants 185
Coda 187
Notes 188
References 188
Chapter 17: Discourse Analysis, Critical Discourse Analysis, and Conversation Analysis 190
Introduction 190
Discourse Analysis 191
Critical Discourse Analysis 194
Conversation Analysis 196
Conclusion 198
References 198
Chapter 18: Corpus Approaches to Writing Center Research 203
Preamble 203
I Might Be Doing It Wrong 204
Corpus Analysis 204
Rationale for Corpus Analysis in Writing Center Studies 207
A Survey of Corpora for Writing Center Research 208
Collaboration within the Institution, across the Curriculum, and beyond the Academy 210
Corpus Approaches to a Socially Just Writing Center 211
Guarded Optimism 212
Notes 213
References 213
Chapter 19: Survey Methods for Research and Assessment in Writing Centers 216
Introduction 216
What Is Survey Research (Good For) 217
Working the Method in Writing Centers 218
Looking Ahead: Growing Survey Methods for Writing Center Research and Assessment 222
Notes 223
References 224
Chapter 20: Mixed-Methods Research in Writing Centers 225
Introduction 225
Overview of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods 226
Quantitative Research Methods 226
Qualitative Research Methods 228
Grounded Theory: Merging Qualitative and Quantitative Methods 229
Mixed-Methods Research in Writing Centers 231
Justice, Representation, and Writing Center Research 232
Notes 233
References 233
Appendix A: IWCA Outstanding Scholarship RecipientsSince 2011 235
Chapter 21: Conclusion 236
Themes and Future Research: A Conclusion 236
Themes across the Chapters 237
Ideas for Future Research from across the Chapters 239
A Final Note of Encouragement 241
Notes 241
References 241
Index 242
"This collection helps students and researchers understand the foundations of writing center studies in order to make sound decisions about the types of methods and theoretical lenses that will help them formulate and answer their research questions.
In the collection,accomplished writing center researchers discuss the theories and methods that have enabled their work,providing readers with a useful and accessible guide to developing research projects that interest them and make a positive contribution.
It introduces an array of theories,including genre theory,second-language acquisition theory,transfer theory,and disability theory,and guides novice and experienced researchers through the finer points of methods such as ethnography,corpus analysis,and mixed-methods research.
Ideal for courses on writing center studies and pedagogy,it is essential reading for researchers and administrators in writing centers and writing across the curriculum or writing in the disciplines programs."
This collection helps students and researchers understand the foundations of writing center studies in order to make sound decisions about the types of methods and theoretical lenses that will help them formulate and answer their research questions.
In the collection, accomplished writing center researchers discuss the theories and methods that have enabled their work, providing readers with a useful and accessible guide to developing research projects that interest them and make a positive contribution.
It introduces an array of theories, including genre theory, second-language acquisition theory, transfer theory, and disability theory, and guides novice and experienced researchers through the finer points of methods such as ethnography, corpus analysis, and mixed-methods research.
Ideal for courses on writing center studies and pedagogy, it is essential reading for researchers and administrators in writing centers and writing across the curriculum or writing in the disciplines programs.

2021-06-26