In Their Own Voices:
Online Writing Instructors Speak Out on Issues of Preparation, Development, & Support

Laura McGrath, Kennesaw State University


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Acknowledgments

  • Personal photographs were provided by the interviewees.
  • Graphics were created by the author using Microsoft Office software.
  • Audio player courtesy of Martin Laine.
 

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