Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2008
Keywords
Journal writing, College writing
Abstract
Research Questions:
- What are some attitudes and behavioral trends of students toward a journal writing assignment?
- How effective is a journal writing assignment in the classroom?
- How can a journal writing assignment be improved for both students and instructor?
Method:
Quantitative data based on 39 surveys administered during Fall 2007 quarter at WWU to COMM318 Professional Communication students. Also, this study included student journals (about 10-pages each) with qualitative comments.
Recommended Citation
Karchmer, Jennifer and Nakrokhina, Anya, "Journal Writing in the Classroom: Chore or Delight?" (2008). Writing Research Fellows. 20.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wis_writingresearchfellows/20
Subjects - Topical (LCSH)
Academic writing--Study and teaching; Diaries--Authorship; Critical thinking
Genre/Form
reports
Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf