Arts-Based Research Methods in Writing Studies: A Primer

Arts-Based Research Methods in Writing Studies provides scholars and educators with ways to leverage the arts for their scholarship through arts-based research (ABR). It explores motives and methods for taking up ABR, sheds light on the processes of representing research, and looks critically at the complexities of fully realizing ABR in writing studies. It also performs ABR through a co-created mixed-media text about the everyday and extraordinary stories woven into the fabric of new American artists composing processes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

As the arts continue to gain prominence as a valuable pedagogical tool in writing studies, Arts-Based Research Methods in Writing Studies provides scholars and educators with innovative approaches to harness the power of the arts for their academic pursuits. This concise guide is specifically tailored to meet the needs of writing studies scholars, offering insightful ways to explore and address both longstanding and emerging research questions in the field. By employing arts-based research (ABR), scholars can delve into the complexities of their subjects and uncover new insights that traditional research methods may overlook.

The book begins by examining the motivations and methods behind adopting ABR in writing studies. It sheds light on the processes involved in representing research, emphasizing the ethical imperative of methodological disclosure. It also critically examines the challenges and complexities associated with fully realizing ABR in writing studies, while providing practical pedagogical applications.

Through a co-created mixed-media text, the book showcases the everyday and extraordinary stories woven into the fabric of new American artists composing processes. This approach not only enhances the understanding of ABR but also fosters a deeper personal connection for writing studies researchers.

Arts-Based Research Methods in Writing Studies offers valuable insights that resonate not only within the writing studies community but also have broader implications for research communities and social change beyond institutional boundaries. As such, it serves as an essential resource for scholars, educators, and graduate students in writing studies, as well as those interested in multimodal, multilingual, and translingual learning, equitable pedagogies, online writing instruction, transnational literacies, research methods, community-based research, and disability studies in composition.

By embracing the arts as a means of inquiry, writing studies scholars can expand their horizons, challenge conventional paradigms, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the field. This book serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking and transformative practices, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse academic landscape.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 142 x 222 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367567064