Laura M. Dumin, PhD student in Technical Writing

BA Virginia Tech
MS Radford University

Areas of Interest & Expertise

• Editing/Proofreading
• Tech writing pedagogy
• Passive voice use
• Comp/Rhet theories and pedagogy

Publications

• Associate Editor - International Journal of Professional Aviation Training & Testing Research (IJPATTR) http://www.pabcjournal.com

Honors and Offices

• STC-OSU.  Spur editor 2004-2005.

Conference Presentations

• “A Web Design Case Study: OSU’s Technical Writing Web Page”
  2008 Annual SW/TX Popular/American Culture Association Meeting

Current Research/Articles in Progress

• Passive voice in science writing – a historical study of 4 journals and the use of the passive voice over the past 25-100 years

Current Work:

Currently working as a contract editor helping students as needed.  Also, have worked with larger businesses on FAQ-type sheets, newsletter publications, articles for investors, etc.

English Department
College of Arts & Sciences
Oklahoma State University
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Stillwater, OK 74078
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E-mail: laura.dumin@okstate.edu