An Academic Writing Feedback Group in the Socialization of International Doctoral Students Into the Academy

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 1
  In Poster Session: Division J Poster Session: Student Learning and Development

Abstract

A core element of socialization into doctoral studies is academic writing. Doctoral studies encompass a significant shift in terms of writing demands, genre knowledge, and relationships, particularly for multilingual international students. The purpose of this participatory action research study was to examine how a writing feedback group supported the socialization processes of four international doctoral students into the academy. Through deductive thematic analysis of interviews, focus groups, and journal entries, the writing feedback group was found to support socialization processes by (a) establishing a social, supportive, and collegial space to develop as an academic writer; (b) fostering an appreciation for the writing process; and (c) creating meaningful opportunities to give, receive, and utilize feedback.

Authors

• Tracy Spies, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Suheyla Sarisahin, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Yunying Xu, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Gloria A. Carcoba Falomir, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Fatmana K. Deniz, University of Nevada - Las Vegas