First-Year Writers' Quiz

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What is the main goal of Young Scholars in Writing?

The main goal of Young Scholars in Writing is to promote scholarly inquiry and understanding of writing among first-year students in composition courses.

What are some barriers faced by first-year writers?

Some barriers faced by first-year writers include lack of background and understanding of scholarly inquiry.

What is the purpose of providing a separate arena for first-year writing?

The purpose of providing a separate arena for first-year writing is to ensure it doesn't go unnoticed among extensive work from other students or undergraduates.

How many accepted submissions were edited by experienced faculty advisers?

Three accepted submissions were edited by experienced faculty advisers. Signup and view all the answers

How many first-year writers have demonstrated impressive intellectual work?

Four first-year writers have demonstrated impressive intellectual work. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Young Scholars in Writing?

To provide undergraduate writers with challenging, rigorous research that contributes to the profession's discussions on writing and writing theory. Signup and view all the answers

What type of work does the editorial board seek?

Work that fits the definition of the 'youngest' first-year students in the academic world, students in first-year composition courses. Signup and view all the answers

What are some fields that writing is being made the subject of?

Discourse, literacy, language age, rhetoric, composition, and writing styles. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the idea for a feature on first-year writing born?

Because first-year writers face exponentially greater barriers than juniors and seniors, often lacking background in the field they're writing in and not far along in understanding the act of scholarly inquiry. Signup and view all the answers

What is a growing trend in FYC?

Students not only teaching and asking students to produce scholarly inquiry, but also making the subject of writing itself in various fields. Signup and view all the answers