interdisciplinary studies of writing

Interdisciplinary Studies of Writing is the research program within the Center for Writing. ISW supports research into the ways in which writing can foster learning in and across the disciplines. Besides funding research that spans theory and practice, ISW creates connections throughout the University community by promoting discussion on the study and teaching of writing.

Interested in sharing your writing research with a wider audience?

Consider submitting a proposal to the 4th International Conference on Writing Research: Writing Across Borders II. The conference will be held February 17-20, 2011, at George Mason University; proposal deadline is May 3, 2010. Learn more at the conference's Call for Proposals.

recent events

writing research colloquium: isw grants projects

Friday, November 13, 2009
12:00 – 2:00
135 Nicholson Hall

This colloquium features the original writing research of our own University of Minnesota faculty and students, based on projects funded by the Center for Writing’s Interdisciplinary Studies of Writing (ISW) Grants:

Bridge Students Talk Back: Analyzing the Writing Component of the Summer Bridge Program
Thomas Reynolds and Pat Bruch, Writing Studies

Digital writing in a doctoral level pharmacotherapy course for physical therapy students
Amy Pittenger, Pharmacy, Office of CyberLearning and Outreach

Teaching discipline-specific writing to horticulture students using an online module
Eric Watkins, Horticultural Science