Computers and WritingConference 2001Computers and Writing Conference 2001
Graduate Research Network
Thursday, May 17, 2001

Deadline for Submissions: May 15, 2001
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana

Overview | Submission Information | Call for Discussion Leaders | GRN Online | Registration Information | Abstracts

Computers and Writing 2001 announces the second Graduate Research Network, coordinated by Janice R. Walker and Susan Lang.  The Graduate Research Network is a forum for graduate students and recent graduates to discuss research projects and work in progress of interest to those working with Computers and Writing, with experienced researchers, editors, and peers.  The C&W Graduate Research Network is an all-day pre-conference event, open to all registered conference participants at no charge.

Roundtable discussions will group those with similar research interests with discussion leaders who will facilitate discussion and offer suggestions for developing research projects and for finding suitable venues for publication.  We encourage anyone interested or involved in graduate education and scholarship--students, professors, mentors, and interested others--to participate in this important event.

We welcome those pursuing a wide variety of research models (qualitative studies, quantitative studies, textual/hypertextual/intertextual studies, traditional or electronic theses/dissertation projects, etc.) at any stage, from those just beginning to design a project to those whose projects are ready to pursue publication.  All work-in-progress presenters and discussion leaders will be listed in the CW2K program.

See abstracts and comments from last year's participants.
Read about the CW2K Graduate Research Network in Kairos: A Journal for Teachers of Writing in Webbed Environments

Submissions: Send brief (200-300 word) abstracts, in hard copy and on 3.5-inch IBM-formatted diskette, to:

Janice R. Walker
Coordinator, CW2001 Graduate Research Network
Department of Writing and Linguistics
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8026
Statesboro, GA  30460

Submissions may also be sent by email to: jwalker@gasou.edu.  All electronic files must be in IBM-readable format, please.

All submissions must include the following information:

If you will need any equipment to present your project or work-in-progress (LCD projectors, network connections, pc, overhead projectors, etc.), please specify.  (Note: We cannot guarantee availability of equipment, but we will try to make available what we can.)  Please bring printouts or handouts, if appropriate, with your name, university affiliation, and contact information, an abstract of your project, and any research questions you may have, to share with 12-15 people since we cannot guarantee the availability of technical resources.  You may also bring along a laptop with locally-saved files if you prefer.

Note:  If you cannot make the deadline, you can still participate in the Graduate Research Network.  Contact jwalker@gasou.edu for more information.


Discussion Leaders:  We are seeking experienced researchers, mentors, editors, and others willing to volunteer to serve as Discussion Leaders for the Graduate Research Network at C&W 2001.  If you are interested in being a part of this exciting project, send your name, institutional affiliation, area or areas of interest/expertise, editorial affiliation if applicable, mailing address, and email address in the body of your email message to:  Susan Lang at slang@ttu.edu by October 17, 2000.  We also hope you will encourage your graduate students to be part of this special event.

Note:  We will have a table available for publishers and editors to promote their wares.  Bring sample copies, flyers, subscription information, or other handouts to distribute.  Even if you cannot make the deadline, you can still participate in the Graduate Research Network.   Contact slang@ttu.edu for more information.


C&W2001 Online: Even if you will not be attending C&W 2001 in person, you can attend GRN Online beginning March 23 through May 31, 2001.  For more information, contact GRN Online Coordinator John Walter at walterj@slu.edu..


Registration Information: The Graduate Research Network is free to all registered conference participants. For more information, see the Registration Form at http://www.bsu.edu/cw2001/register.htm.

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