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Michelle Conklin-Kusel is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of English at George Mason University, specializing in Writing and Rhetoric. Her work focuses on academic, civic, and information literacies, examining the impact of misinformation in public discourse and applying Stasis Theory to writing pedagogy.
- Education:
- Master of Arts in English: Writing and Teaching Criticism Track, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary English, Wayne State University
- Bachelor of Arts with Dual Major: English (Community Journalism) and Political Science, Western Michigan University
Her research explores the intersection of rhetorical theory, information literacy, and political discourse, with a current emphasis on information pollution during the COVID-19 pandemic and academic labor issues. She has presented widely at the Rhetoric Society of America biennial conferences on topics ranging from the Bonus Army to social media misinformation.
Scientific Awards:
- Summer Research Fellowship for Doctoral Research, 2025
At Mason, she teaches foundational courses including ENGH 101: Academic Writing and ENGH 302: Advanced Composition. Her approach integrates critical examination of logical fallacies and Kenneth Burke's theories of identification/division in political contexts.
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