Computers and Composition: An International Journal
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The first issue of ''Computers and Composition'' appeared in a newsletter format first in November 1983, edited by Kathleen Kiefer and Cynthia L. Selfe. Eight such issues appeared by 1985, when the newsletter became a journal produced at Michigan Technological University. In 1988, Gail E. Hawisher became co-editor. In 1994, Ablex Publishing Corporation assumed ownership of the journal and its name was changed to Computers and Composition: An International Journal for Teachers of Writing. In 1996, [[Computers and Composition Online]] was launched. In 2001, the journal began quarterly publication. In 2002, upon the launch of the third Computers and Composition book series, the journal changed its name to ''Computers and Composition: An International Journal''.<ref>http://computersandcomposition.candcblog.org/html/history.htm</ref> | The first issue of ''Computers and Composition'' appeared in a newsletter format first in November 1983, edited by Kathleen Kiefer and Cynthia L. Selfe. Eight such issues appeared by 1985, when the newsletter became a journal produced at Michigan Technological University. In 1988, Gail E. Hawisher became co-editor. In 1994, Ablex Publishing Corporation assumed ownership of the journal and its name was changed to Computers and Composition: An International Journal for Teachers of Writing. In 1996, [[Computers and Composition Online]] was launched. In 2001, the journal began quarterly publication. In 2002, upon the launch of the third Computers and Composition book series, the journal changed its name to ''Computers and Composition: An International Journal''.<ref>http://computersandcomposition.candcblog.org/html/history.htm</ref> | ||
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* Computers and Composition Charles Moran Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field | * Computers and Composition Charles Moran Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field | ||
* Computers and Composition Michelle Kendrick Outstanding Digital Production/Scholarship Award<ref>http://computersandcomposition.candcblog.org/html/awards.htm</ref> | * Computers and Composition Michelle Kendrick Outstanding Digital Production/Scholarship Award<ref>http://computersandcomposition.candcblog.org/html/awards.htm</ref> | ||
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Computers and Composition: An International Journal is a print refereed journal publishing articles, reviews, and letters concerning the use of computers in writing classes, writing programs, and writing research.[1]. The journal is edited by Kristine Blair. The journal appears on a quarterly basis with guest editors responsible for special issues.
The refereed online companion journal to Computers and Composition: An International Journal is Computers and Composition Online.
The editors note that in 2007 Computers and Composition was downloaded in 64 different countries.[2]
Journal History
The first issue of Computers and Composition appeared in a newsletter format first in November 1983, edited by Kathleen Kiefer and Cynthia L. Selfe. Eight such issues appeared by 1985, when the newsletter became a journal produced at Michigan Technological University. In 1988, Gail E. Hawisher became co-editor. In 1994, Ablex Publishing Corporation assumed ownership of the journal and its name was changed to Computers and Composition: An International Journal for Teachers of Writing. In 1996, Computers and Composition Online was launched. In 2001, the journal began quarterly publication. In 2002, upon the launch of the third Computers and Composition book series, the journal changed its name to Computers and Composition: An International Journal.[3]
Journal Awards
In 1990, the journal began granting awards.[4] Computers and Composition: An International Journal now grants a number of awards:
- Computers and Composition Hugh Burns Best Dissertation Award
- Computers and Composition Ellen Nold Best Article Award
- Computers and Composition Distinguished Book Award
- Computers and Composition Charles Moran Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field
- Computers and Composition Michelle Kendrick Outstanding Digital Production/Scholarship Award[5]
References
- ↑ Computers and Composition: An International Journal. http://www.journals.elsevier.com/computers-and-composition
- ↑ http://computersandcomposition.candcblog.org/html/history.htm
- ↑ http://computersandcomposition.candcblog.org/html/history.htm
- ↑ http://computersandcomposition.candcblog.org/html/history.htm
- ↑ http://computersandcomposition.candcblog.org/html/awards.htm
