Editors and contributors pursue the ambitious goal of including within WAC theory, research,
and practice the differing perspectives, educational experiences, and voices of second-
language writers. The chapters within this collection not only report new research but also
share a wealth of pedagogical, curricular, and programmatic practices relevant to second-
language writers. Representing a range of institutional perspectives—including those of
students and faculty at public universities, community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and …

Susan H. McLeod and Rich Rice and jointly published with the WAC Clearinghouse. Given
the backgrounds and reputations of the collection's editors and contributors and its
placement in a book series edited by one of the founders of the writing across the
curriculum/writing in the disciplines (WAC/WID) movement, it is difficult to imagine a
collective effort that could promise greater credibility or authority, salience or significance for
WAC/WID and second language writing (SLW) scholars who are seeking effective ways to …