Engaging 21st Century Writers with Social Media
Author | : Bryant, Kendra N. |
Publisher | : IGI Global |
Total Pages | : 331 |
Release | : 2016-08-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781522505631 |
ISBN-13 | : 1522505636 |
Rating | : 4/5 (636 Downloads) |
Download or read book Engaging 21st Century Writers with Social Media written by Bryant, Kendra N. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic composition courses have become a fundamental requirement for the major of university degrees available today. These classes allow students to enhance their critical thinking, writing, and reading skills; however, frequent use of technology and online activity can be detrimental to students’ comprehension. Engaging 21st Century Writers with Social Media is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on the integration of social media platforms into academic writing classes, focusing on how such technology encourages writing and enables students to grasp basic composition skills in classroom settings. Highlighting emerging theoretical foundations and pedagogical practices, this book is ideally designed for educators, upper-level students, researchers, and academic professionals.