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March 07, 2006
In praise of writing groups
Yesterday I met with one of two writing groups I'm trying to participate in this semester. This one happened to be the Victorian group. A few weeks ago, I missed that group's meeting, but met with the CCR group, so I'm about even in participation in both.
In each case, I am impressed by how helpful such a group is. Sharing our written work outside the formal structures of a classroom, offering questions, comments, ideas and resources is incredibly valuable and way underemphasized. We assign our students peer reviews of their work, but how often do we mobilize to share and review our own scholarly works? In my four years of graduate school, this is the first semester these groups have materialized, and I hope we will be able to sustain them.
Thanks to Derek and Kelly, and Sarah, who organized these two groups. Thanks to the participants who have helped me with great feedback and comments. Thanks to those who were willing to hear and consider my comments on their work. Let's continue to support, promote, and participate in these valuable exchanges.
Posted by cageyer at March 7, 2006 10:08 AM