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Writing Disciplinary Arguments: Theoretical and Instructional Considerations

Fri, April 22, 8:00 to 9:30am PDT (8:00 to 9:30am PDT), Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Floor: North Tower, Ground Level, Pacific Ballroom 18

Session Type: Structured Poster Session

Abstract

Education seeks to cultivate the dispositions and skills needed for participation in democratic processes, including the capacity to produce thoughtful written arguments about controversial issues. Unfortunately, national assessments show that students' written arguments are often underdeveloped and lack perspective taking. Post-secondary outcomes are also concerning, especially for marginalized students and those who are at risk for academic and vocational challenges. These findings are worrisome because students' academic progress increasingly depends upon the development of literacy skills that become increasingly linked with disciplinary knowledge and skills. In this structured poster session, we will discuss different disciplinary perspectives about teaching argumentative writing, including how social, cultural, and historical factors influence the study of written arguments.

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