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Record Nr.

UNINA9910450736703321

Titolo

The writing program administrator's resource [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to reflective institutional practice / / edited by Stuart C. Brown, Theresa Enos, Catherine Chaput

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Mahwah, N.J., : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2002

ISBN

1-135-64884-0

1-4106-1235-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (559 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BrownStuart C <1955-> (Stuart Cameron)

EnosTheresa

ChaputCatherine

Disciplina

808/.042/071173

Soggetti

English language - Rhetoric - Study and teaching - United States

Report writing - Study and teaching (Higher) - United States

Writing centers - Administration

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Part I: Instituting Change; Part II: Instituting Practice; Appendix A: Portland Resolution; Appendix B: Evaluating the Intellectual Work of Writing Administration; Appendix C: WPA Outcomes Statement for First-Year Composition; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

The role of the writing program administrator is one of diverse activities and challenges, and preparation for the position has traditionally come through performing the job itself. As a result, uninitiated WPAs often find themselves struggling to manage the various requirements and demands of the position, and even experienced WPAs often encounter situations on which they need advice. The Writing Program Administrator's Resource has been developed to address the needs of all WPAs, regardless of background or experience. It provides practical, applicable tools to effectively address the