Title :
A case for visual models to communicate implicit genre expectations within policy writing instruction
Author :
Stickgold-Sarah, Jessie ; Trice, Michael R.
Author_Institution :
MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
This paper demonstrates a means to model the key features of the public policy genre for learners. Included within this paper is background information regarding a process for developing a reasoning diagram for students created via consultation with technical experts. The paper also explores the value of this modeling for students, technical faculty, and teaching staff.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; teaching; background information; implicit genre expectations; learners; policy writing instruction; public policy genre; reasoning diagram; students; teaching staff; technical experts; technical faculty; visual models; Cognition; Education; Interviews; Public policy; Visualization; Writing; Genre; pedagogy; public policy; visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Professional Communication Conference (IPCC), 2015 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Limerick
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-3374-7
DOI :
10.1109/IPCC.2015.7235798
