ARE STUDENTS

BEING TAUGHT HOW

TO WRITE WELL?

Kelley Sanford
Ali Valerio

THE PROBLEM
Possible deficiencies in writing education
What are students educational experiences with
writing?
How do they affect perceived preparedness to write?

THE RESEARCH

Threshold concepts
Legislative restrictions
Writing transfer
Context-situated learning

SAMPLE OF ACTION
Video of interview excerpts
UCF student writing testimonials

Mirrors informal communication with teachers

Audience: teachers
Purpose: to raise awareness