Data Samples

OK. Just something to get the ball rolling. Think of these two samples as filling the tip jar to inspire more to come...

Schreyer, Launching This Project
I am very excited about this undertaking, both because it will allow me to grow as an academic writer in composition studies, but also because it will allow me to collaborate and brainstorm with a fellow student. I believe the process of collaboration will help me grow as a writer in a more effective fashion and enhance how much I will enjoy the process. From our discussions, I know Sabatino and I have similar research and teaching interests, and probably similar teaching styles. We both value the collaborative nature of writing, as well as believe strongly that writing is a process. By practicing this process with Sabatino and by completing this research paper, I believe that we will both grow as researchers and writers.

Mangini, Pondering the Project
Excitement. That one word continues to dominate the conversations Jessica and I have had concerning the framework and possibilities of this collaborative project. And Dr. Pagnucci seems to share our enthusiasm. In that sense, this collaborative process has already yielded positive results. Why? Positive energy is contagious and inspirational. Today, I am more confident about researching and writing this paper than I had been the first day of class. Yes, some of that confidence has grown out of my experiences with the readings and class discussions. But I'd argue the upswing of self-belief--for lack of a better term--is due to working with a like-minded partner who shares the same viewpoints on how to better engage developmental students in the process of writing.