MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
Exploring The Pedagogical Potential of Matched Text Detection Software Turnitin
Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
7 Concord
Abstract
In this session, I will first briefly discuss relevant scholarship on Turnitin. I will then describe how the program can be used to support L2 academic writing instruction. Attendees will leave with handouts and ideas for repurposing Turnitin and similar programs to teach effective textual borrowing.
Session Type
Paper/Report (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Primary Audience
College or University ESL Programs
Secondary Audience
High Schools (9-12)
Presenter/organizer
Ilka Kostka, Northeastern University
Biographical Statement
Ilka Kostka is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the American Classroom Program at Northeastern University. She teaches academic reading and writing courses to international students.
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