Hosted at the University of Maryland, “A Little Bit of This and A Little Bit of That: 44 Years of Writing Research” by Steven Graham examines six major themes in writing research. This includes (1) why writing is important; (2) how writing is currently taught; (3) catalysts that drive writing development; (4) evidence-based practices for teaching writing; (5) writing theory; and (6) changing how writing is taught. Drawing on the research my colleagues and I have conducted, I examine each of these themes systematically.
About Steve Graham
Steve Graham, Regents and Warner Professor in the Division of Leadership and Innovation in Teachers College at Arizona State University
Steve Graham is a Regents and the Warner Professor at Arizona State University. He studies how writing develops, how to teach it effectively, and how writing can be used to support reading and learning. His research involves typically developing writers and students with special needs in both elementary and secondary schools. Graham is the former editor of Exceptional Children, Contemporary Educational Psychology, Journal of Writing Research, Focus on Exceptional Children, and Journal of Educational Psychology. He is the co-author of the "Handbook of Writing Research," "Handbook of Learning Disabilities," "APA Handbook of Educational Psychology," "Writing Better," and "Powerful Writing Strategies for all Students". He is the recipient of the Thorndike Award from Division 15 of the American Psychological Association, Sylvia Scribner Award from the American Educational Research Association, William S. Gray citation of merit from the International Literacy Association, and the John S. Nesbit Fellowship from the British Educational Research Association.