Roundtable: Mentorship in Writing

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract/Description

The difficulties with writing in Criminology and Criminal Justice programs have become increasingly evident following the COVID-19 pandemic. While writing has always been of concern in the field, the movement between online and in-person learning in K-12 institutions has forced educators to focus even more on outcomes rather than processes. Additionally, within institutions of higher learning, instructors have lost some of the interpersonal connection that comes with being in a classroom setting, where bonds between a mentor and mentee often become the strongest. The need to communicate effectively has also become more apparent as disinformation is now a predominant source of knowledge. Panelists in this roundtable will discuss the importance of mentorship in writing. This will include how instructors can work with students on everything from informal in-class writing assignments, to formal, publishable, academic research. Panelists will also discuss the role mentors play in guiding appropriate and impactful student writing and research.

Sub Unit

• Area XV. Roundtable Sessions

Chair

• Tim Holler, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Discussants

• Renee Lamphere, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

• Matthew Hassett, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

• Rosemary Gido, The Prison Journal