Engaging 21st Century Writers with Social Media

by Kendra N. Bryant

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781522505624
Publisher:	IGI-Global
Publication date:	08/31/2016
Pages:	334
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d)