Dr. Norgaard's research is focused on rhetoric and composition. Specific interests include: rhetorical study of literacy practices and writing instruction in institutional settings; academic rhetorics, analytic and argumentative writing, disciplinary rhetorics of inquiry; writing across the curriculum and writing in the disciplines; genre theory; technical and professional writing; writing program administration; curricular design; information literacy; ethical and civic engagement; writing and civic discourse; writing as a design art.
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Rhetoric and composition, composition pedagogy and theory, rhetorical theory, rhetorical criticism, rhetorical analysis, genre studies, technical and professional communication, civic engagement, information literacy, writing program administration
