معرفی
Kevin G. Smith is an Assistant Professor in the General Faculty and Co-Director of the Writing Center at the University of Virginia. His office is located in Bryan Hall 314A with office hours on Tuesdays (11:15 AM–12:15 PM) and Thursdays (3:15 PM–4:15 PM).
Education
- Ph.D. in English (Rhetoric and Composition), Northeastern University, 2018
- M.A. in New Media Studies, DePaul University, 2012
- B.A. in English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009
Research Focus
Dr. Smith specializes in digital writing and rhetoric, examining how technology transforms writing practices across educational and community contexts. His work integrates rhetorical genre studies with digital humanities methodologies to advance writing pedagogies and program administration. Key research threads include digital literacy development, community-engaged writing initiatives, and the material dimensions of writing instruction.
Publication Trends
Smith's scholarly output (2016–2021) demonstrates consistent focus on writing studies, digital pedagogy, and rhetorical analysis. His research explores: writing skill transfer across academic contexts, markup languages as teaching tools, community literacy in digital archives, spatial approaches to English education, and transnational literacy practices. Editorial contributions frequently frame evolving challenges in 21st-century writing instruction.
