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Writing & Rhetoric

Faculty in Writing & Rhetoric

Jean Zipke

Jean Zipke

ECHSP Coordinator
Lecturer

Office: Roosevelt 325
Phone: (401) 874-5932
E-mail: jzipke@mail.uri.edu
Degrees: University of Michigan; Northwestern University
Certification: Boston University

Teaching Interests:
General Education Writing; Freshmen writing classes; Preparing high school students for college writing classes; Articulation between high school and college expectations

Publications and Presentations:
  • "Learning Center Tutors as Agents of Change," CRLA
  • "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Chalkboard," LAANE
  • "Training Effective Tutors," NYCLSA
Professional Activities: Coordinator of the Early Credit High School Program (ECHSP), Member of NCTE, NEATE, CCCC, and CRLA

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Spotlight

E-Portfolio Presentations

All seniors in the Writing & Rhetoric major complete an electronic portfolio through our capstone course, WRT 495. The Spring 2009 class, consisting of Sam Fuller, Jessica Notardonato, Samantha Notardonato, Rob Petrin, Tatiana M. Uhoch, and Emily Weintraub, marked the second year for graduating our pioneer Writing & Rhetoric majors.


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Upcoming Events

Monday, December 14th
What: Portfolio Pandemonium
Where: The Writing Center
Who: WRT students, writing center tutors, and faculty

Wednesday, December 16th
What: ePortfolio Presentations
Where: Lippitt 402
Who: Colleagues, friends, and families of our graduating seniors