The New Digital Scholar: Exploring and Enriching the Research and Writing Practices of Nextgen Students

by Randall McClure (Editor), James P. Purdy (Editor)

The New Digital Scholar opens a discussion long silent in academic circles--that the teaching of research-writing is mired in practices poorly suited for digital natives. Randall McClure, James P. Purdy, and more than 20 contributors offer a call to action in this important and timely book.Reminding readers of the history of the academic research paper and the scope of the recent information explosion, The New Digital Scholar presents innovative thinking and research on the educational challenges NextGen students face. Writing teachers, library science professionals, and higher education administrators describe teaching methods and research projects suited for the new digital scholar and designed for the information universeNextGen students inhabit.

Genres: Nonfiction

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Laurene]

I found the essays, research & activities relating to writing coursework, search behavior, library instruction, & research skills to be very thought provoking. I think this up-to-date research validates what I see in undergrad reading & composition courses, & offered many intriguing activities that could replace the traditional research paper. The key I think is collaboration & possibly embedding with teaching faculty to increase teaching & learning by faculty & students.

[Donna Church · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book offers a great bridge between library and faculty in thinking about how to address student research needs. I used the 2nd chapter in my English course as a way to begin our discussion of their research paper and what it means to write a true academic research paper.