Is Professional Writing Relevant? A Model for Action Research
http://www.leaonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15427625tcq1303_5
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Clark, Dave
Technical Communication Quarterly
2004

Abstract:

This article argues that engaged 'action research' can help professional writing researchers both develop new and interesting collaborative models and help our profession develop a greater relevance to those not reading our journals and attending our conferences. I outline one particular, localized approach in the hope that our troubles, struggles, and failures at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee can help others to develop their own programs and can further our discussion of community engagement.