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Barbara D'Angelo is a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Applied Professional Studies at Arizona State University, specializing in technical communication. She holds a Ph.D. in Technical Communication and Rhetoric from Texas Tech University and an M.S. in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
- Ph.D., Technical Communication and Rhetoric, Texas Tech University (2008)
- M.S.LIS., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1997)
- B.A., Emmanuel College (1982)
Her research centers on writing assessment, the impact of assessment on curriculum, threshold concepts, transfer of learning, metacognition, and information literacy. She explores how students develop writing competence, especially in health and technical fields, and how pedagogical strategies can foster professional identity. Her work often bridges library science and writing instruction.
Her recent publications and presentations highlight a sustained focus on writing in nursing education, ePortfolios, peer review, and curriculum design in online and multidisciplinary contexts. She frequently collaborates with Bethany Maid and other scholars in writing and information literacy.
- Life Member, Beta Phi Mu Honor Society
- Francis W. Weeks Award of Merit, Association for Business Communication (2011)
D'Angelo mentors graduate students in the MS in Technical Communication program, serving on thesis and applied project committees. She has been actively involved in curriculum development, faculty governance, and service, including as a Quality Matters Reviewer and Digication ePortfolio administrator. She teaches courses such as Applied Rhetoric, Grant & Proposal Writing, and Capstone projects.
She is affiliated with the Association for Business Communication and contributes to journals and conferences in writing studies, technical communication, and information literacy.
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