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Bringing together contributions from international research on writing and motivation this volume addresses the implications of writing instruction based on the 2 main approaches to writing research: cognitive and socio-cultural. It provides systematic analysis of the various models, perspectives, and methods of motivation and writing.
Writing is a very complex process that is difficult to teach, learn, and research. Although many students struggle with writing, composing often presents major challenges for students with disabilities. One area of written expression that presents particular difficulties for students with disabilities is motivation. Motivation is a key aspect of written expression that helps all writers complete difficult composing tasks. However, students with disabilities may have more negative motivational patterns and may also be less positive about writing and their ability as writers than their normally achieving peers. Logically, this means that effective writing intervention efforts must not only address how to write but must also articulate methods to increase students’ motivation to write. This book, written for teachers, scholars, and researchers, focuses on the essential issue of helping students learn how to want to write. Each contributing author presents an important theoretical or pedagogical element of writing motivation, for example: The historical beginnings of research in this area Conceptual and methodological advances in the field of motivation to write Developmental trajectories of writing motivation in typical and atypical populations The effect of playful writing tasks on the development of writing ability as well as on motivation to write The impact of writing prompts on motivation How reading motivation relates and supports writing motivation This book was originally published as a special issue of Reading and Writing Quarterly.
Energize and organize your writing life by tapping into your fundamental motivators. Note: This second edition has been substantially revised and updated, including 10% more content than the first edition. Aspiring and professional writers alike struggle to stay motivated; in the face of distractions, obligations, and procrastination, the desire to write often fails to become the act of writing. Motivated writers, notes the author, are those who have learned to identify their fundamental emotional drives and who have established a writing routine that satisfies those drives. Kelner draws on the research and insights of motivational psychology to show writers how to harness the energy of these fundamental motivators. With a degree in motivational psychology, Kelner applies not only his training in the field but also his own original research into the motivational patterns typical of writers. Depending on their motivational profile, different writers will respond best to different kinds of feedback and rewards and will function best in different kinds of environments. Kelner explains the basic drives of power, affiliation, and achievement; he shows how these drives are manifested in a wide variety of behaviors; and he provides self-assessment tools to construct your own motivational profile. In clear and accessible terms, and with numerous examples and anecdotes, Kelner shows writers how they can identify their own primary motivations and use that knowledge to arrange their work habits and energize their writing lives.
This colourful little book of uplifting quotes and tailored tips delivers motivational sparks and creative signposts for writers. Read it, write on it, put it in a frame on your desk – whatever you do with it, the aim is simple: to get you writing!
This book provides a unique reference and comprehensive overview of the issues pertinent to conceptualizing, measuring, researching and nurturing writing motivation. Abdel Latif covers these theoretical, practical and research issues by drawing on the literature related to the eight main constructs of writing motivation: writing apprehension, attitude, anxiety, self-efficacy, self-concept, learning goals, perceived value of writing and motivational regulation. Specifically, the book covers the historical research developments of the field, the measures of the main writing motivation constructs, the correlates and sources of writing motivation, and profiles of motivated and demotivated writers. The book also describes the types of the instructional research of writing motivation, provides pedagogical guidelines and procedures for motivating students to write, and presents suggestions for advancing writing motivation research, measurement and pedagogy. Detailed, up-to-date, and with a glossary which includes definitions of the main terms used in the six chapters, this book will be of great interest to academics, researchers and post-graduate students in the fields of language education, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics and educational psychology.
This book provides a unique reference and comprehensive overview of the issues pertinent to conceptualizing, measuring, researching and nurturing writing motivation. Abdel Latif covers these theoretical, practical and research issues by drawing on the literature related to the eight main constructs of writing motivation: writing apprehension, attitude, anxiety, self-efficacy, self-concept, learning goals, perceived value of writing and motivational regulation. Specifically, the book covers the historical research developments of the field, the measures of the main writing motivation constructs, the correlates and sources of writing motivation, and profiles of motivated and demotivated writers. The book also describes the types of the instructional research of writing motivation, provides pedagogical guidelines and procedures for motivating students to write, and presents suggestions for advancing writing motivation research, measurement and pedagogy. Detailed, up-to-date, and with a glossary which includes definitions of the main terms used in the six chapters, this book will be of great interest to academics, researchers and post-graduate students in the fields of language education, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics and educational psychology.
Energize and organize your writing life by tapping into your fundamental motivators. Note: This second edition has been substantially revised and updated, including 10% more content than the first edition. Aspiring and professional writers alike struggle to stay motivated; in the face of distractions, obligations, and procrastination, the desire to write often fails to become the act of writing. Motivated writers, notes the author, are those who have learned to identify their fundamental emotional drives and who have established a writing routine that satisfies those drives. Kelner draws on the research and insights of motivational psychology to show writers how to harness the energy of these fundamental motivators. With a degree in motivational psychology, Kelner applies not only his training in the field but also his own original research into the motivational patterns typical of writers. Depending on their motivational profile, different writers will respond best to different kinds of feedback and rewards and will function best in different kinds of environments. Kelner explains the basic drives of power, affiliation, and achievement; he shows how these drives are manifested in a wide variety of behaviors; and he provides self-assessment tools to construct your own motivational profile. In clear and accessible terms, and with numerous examples and anecdotes, Kelner shows writers how they can identify their own primary motivations and use that knowledge to arrange their work habits and energize their writing lives.
Learning is an important key in achieving life goals to build enthusiasm for learning, you can make changes to the education system that are interesting and not boring. Learning is an important process in changing thought patterns and behavior according to the aesthetics that exist in society. Motivation is defined as an urge that arises from within ourselves which makes us have the will to carry out a certain activity. Motivation in education is needed to encourage our interest so that we are enthusiastic about learning. Improving the quality of the nation must be achieved, especially through education. Education is a long process, one that never stops achieving one goal and is open to accepting new ideas and concepts. That is the meaning of education, so that one day the results of education will grow a new culture with intelligent humans. As long as humans are intelligent, they have wisdom and virtue in their souls. Only after that was he able to master science and technology. This new culture becomes a counterculture which then enters into the fabric of becoming an alternative society (culture) that will be chosen by this nation.
The Writing Manifesto 8.5x11" writing journal was created to prompt creative writing for writers, authors and poets alike. With 18 motivational writing quotes and sayings on the cover, creativity and inspiration will be at your fingertips anytime you need it. You can say goodbye to writer's block. Writing Notebook Features 110 College Ruled Blank Lined Pages Inspirational Writing Prompt Cover with 18 Motivational Quotes 8.5 x 11 Inch White Paper (21.59 x 27.94 cm) Book Quality Standards High Quality Binding Ensures Long Lasting Use Durable Glossy Paperback Cover To Protect Your Writing Crisp White Paper Supports Ink from Pen or Pencil Without Bleed Not A Writer? This is a great gift idea for the writer, author or poet in your life. Whether as a holiday present or anniversary gift, this writing book is sure to be a highlight of your writer's day. Writing Inspiration Whenever and Wherever Whether you write novels, short stories, poems or lyrics, this writing book will motivate and inspire your best writing. Ready to Buy? Click the Buy Button at the top of the page to purchase.
The best way to become a writer is by becoming a well-rounded, healthy, motivated person. If your life is in order, you are much more likely to be creative and focused. Sharpening the Pencil is a collection of essays bent on reshaping your life in order to destroy the possibility of writer's block.This book can teach you ways to set powerful creative goals that give you writing projects to strive for. It suggests inventive tips and tricks to generate creativity when you're feeling boring and commonplace. The book stresses the importance of a healthy diet and the negative effects of caffeine and alcohol on your natural writing ability. Sharpening the Pencil can instruct you to be more productive, relaxed and happy.Author Bryan Cohen's motivational and idea-rich books have sold over 2,500 copies and his inspirational website has had over 100,000 visitors. Cohen's goal is to inspire you into action with his words so that you can be the writer you have always dreamed of. In addition, he wants you to have a fulfilling and joyful life and he hopes Sharpening the Pencil can be the first step in a lifelong, positive direction.
