Writing Groups for Doctoral Education and Beyond: Innovations in Practice and Theory

Writing Groups for Doctoral Education and Beyond: Innovations in Practice and Theory, edited by Claire Aitchison and featuring insights from Susan Carter and Caroline Mignon LeRoy Guerin, explores the central role of writing in the academic journey. As writing is the primary metric by which doctoral candidates are evaluated and institutional productivity is measured, this book addresses the critical question of how to facilitate and sustain effective writing practices in higher education.

The text provides detailed illustrations of collaborative writing pedagogies that serve as powerful tools for academic development. By offering a deep theoretical and conceptual interrogation of these practices, the authors provide a roadmap for individuals and institutions to establish writing groups that are engaging, context-specific, and highly responsive to the needs of researchers. The book focuses on fostering environments where writing is not just a requirement, but a productive and communal process.

Key Features and Topics:

• Pedagogical Innovations: New responses to the increasing “push to publish” and the need for higher writing productivity.
• Quality and Confidence: Strategies for supporting academic writing quality and boosting the confidence of doctoral writers.
• Thesis Scaffolding: Structured approaches to navigating the complex thesis writing process.
• Theoretical Frameworks: Exploration of the theories that underpin successful collaborative writing environments.

Product Details:

• Editor: Claire Aitchison
• Authors/Contributors: Susan Carter, Caroline Mignon LeRoy Guerin
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: April 23, 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415834740
• ISBN-13: 978-0415834742