Alumni of the MARW program have achieved success in a variety of post-graduate programs and careers.
Our Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing (MARW) graduates have gone on to leverage the advanced writing skills they developed in our program to pursue a variety of professional goals. Many of our students are accepted into Ph.D. programs while others choose to pursue full-time professional work in a variety of fields. Whichever path you choose, know that MARW students achieve high levels of success, and the skills and connections you build while here will last a lifetime.
Our students have been accepted to renowned Ph.D. programs in the field, including:
- Syracuse University
- Purdue University
- George Mason University
- Bowling Green State University
- Case Western Reserve University
- Wayne State University
- Texas Christian University
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MARW graduates are pursuing meaningful careers that include:
- Full-time tenure track instructor at Columbus State Community College
- Full-time tenure track instructor at Marion Technical College
- Technical writer at One Energy
- Technical writer at AEP
- Graduate Admissions Advisor
- University Advancement Assistant Director
- University Student Success Coordinator
- Admissions Manager at Central Ohio Technical College
- Dean of Students at a private high school
- Museum education specialist and events coordinator
Alumni Testimonial
Alumni Name: Joe Spieles
Thesis Title: Faculty Perception of Automated Essay Grading Algorithm: Application, Bias, Equity and Use in the Classroom
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Elkie Burnside
Graduation Year: May 2019
How has the MARW Program Helped prepare you for doctoral programs?
The MARW program was exactly what I needed when looking at grad schools and what I want to be when I grow up. I was exposed to teaching multiple classes, archival and digital research and I encouraged to present at several conferences. While I was doing all these new things I was supported by engaging faculty and a cohort of students all interested in unique areas of rhetoric, pedagogy, and research. Each class pushed my abilities and challenged me to consider new areas of the field; without which I would not have been prepared to enter a Ph.D. program.
Past Thesis Project
During your last two semesters in the MARW program, you will complete two capstone classes and a thesis project of your choosing. Our faculty has diverse research interests and can help you find a niche to make your own scholarly contribution. You may choose to complete a traditional print thesis or you may complete a webtext thesis. Below is a past thesis projects that a past MARW graduate completed and published.
Thesis Title:
"Can Instructional Videos Influence Perception of Plagiarism Among First-Year Composition (FYC) Students?"
By: Rob Ryder