Searching writing: A contextbook

I have adapted Macrorie's I-search assignment for use with a variety of students. The assignment is inquiry-based, focusing on the process of conducting research, and the completed narratives reveal each student's research skills in an effective, accessible format. I find Macrorie's method ideal for helping students learn to do academic research and then write about their research projects.

I came across this book while studying for my oral exam for my MA, and I can not wait to try an I-Search paper with my college freshmen in the spring. Many students hate research papers because of their boring and often confusing formats, but Macrorie has given students a new way to research that focuses on what they learn and experience, not what they find in a book. For any teachers or students looking for new approaches to take to research writing, this book offers promising solutions.