Increasing postsecondary access depends in large part on enhancing underrepresented
students' writing ability, or college writing readiness. However, what exactly constitutes …

This case study offers a qualitative perspective on a relationship between institutional
structures and student outcomes. The data describe the conditions in 10 English …

This article contributes to the national discourse on college readiness and postsecondary
remediation reform. It discusses an experiential learning model of writing remediation as an …

This dissertation describes and analyzes the academic language socialization of culturally
and linguistically diverse adolescents through a multi-case ethnographic study of high …

High rates of enrollment in postsecondary remediation have prompted growing concern from
educational stakeholders, as Lisa Garcia discussed in the preceding chapter. Remedial or …

This article explores the imperative of enhancing writing skills among students enrolled in
research skill courses at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and investigates the integration …

Undergraduate students internationally struggle with engagement, self-efficacy, and
proficiency in academic writing and critical thinking on societal problems impacting people …

Standardized testing and accountability are currently unavoidable components of Texas
Public Education. Through years of push-back, parents and educators have demanded that …

Writing is a critical proficiency for academic and career success, but a significant number of
students enter higher education underprepared for the academic writing expectations …

Student academic success in the area of writing is a consistent concern for higher education.
However, evidence exists that students struggle with a lack of proficiency in writing skills …