Reviews for Wiring The Writing Center

The average rating for Wiring The Writing Center based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-12-19 00:00:00 John Pham Not the best book on composition theory I've read, but keep in mind that I'm reading it well over the publication date. Some of the ideas are very forward thinking for the 90s and even today, asking instructors to question in what ways teaching writing is not like standardized testing, or is based on how you teach, how to break up monotony in writing classes, etc. I do think more examples of successes could have enhanced the book. As with most of my criticism in texts meant for educators, just saying "here are some vague ideas, you figure it out" doesn't typically work.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-05-20 00:00:00 Steven Cosnett This was an interesting compilation of essays that modeled some of the ways that teachers could use alternative writing assignments to cultivate a process-based approach to writing amongst their students. I liked how many of the selections attempted to practice what the book preached by modeling the "alternative styles" they counseled. Likewise, I appreciated the specific assignments that the book offered as examples, and hope to use a few in my own teaching. That being said, I'd like a similar book that is more updated for the breadth of alternative styles online writing might bring to the classroom environment, especially for college composition instructors.