Keywords
multimodal, digital
Abstract
Writing centers have long struggled with their relationship to multimodal, particularly digital, composition. As the “writing” in the name implies, writing centers most frequently focus on written alphabetic texts; historically, consultants not only work with traditional mediums, but are trained to work primarily on research papers, essays, shorts writings, cover letters, etc. However, when it comes to multimodal composition, writing centers are divided on how to approach it. Those who have fully made the move to multimodal composition are often named, or view themselves, as something other than strictly writing centers. This is the case of the Eastern Kentucky University Noel Studio for Academic Creativity and the Michigan Technological University Multiliteracies Center (to name two of many), both of which view themselves as explicitly moving beyond the bounds of writing while rebranding themselves. However, many centers adhere to a more traditional mission or might experience a sense of anxiety when confronted with these new forms of composition.
Citation Information
Type of Source: Journal Article
Author: Joseph Cheatle
Year of Publication: 2020
Title: “Multimodal Composition in Writing Centers: The Practical, the Problems, and the Potential”
Publication: SDC 24(1)