Students in the Program
Jonathan M. Marine

Jonathan M. Marine
Writing Engagement, Pedagogic Theory, Graffiti Rhetorics
Jonathan M. Marine is a PhD Candidate in the Writing and Rhetoric program at George Mason University where his dissertation focuses on building a theoretical model of writing engagement. His other research interests include graffiti rhetorics, content analysis, and the pedagogy and theory of James Moffett.
Selected Publications
Marine, J.M., Nathan, R. “Mapping James Moffett: Formative Assessment and Common Core Standards for the Contemporary Language Arts Classroom” The Journal of the Assembly of Expanded Perspectives on Writing, Vol. 29, pp. 46-65.
Blau, S., Marine, J.M., Rogers, P.M., K. Kelly. (Eds.). (2024). The Legacy of James Moffett: His Shaping Influence on Writing Studies, English Education, and the Teaching of English. National Council of Teachers of English.
Marine, J., Rogers, P., Jacques, T. “Implications of Longitudinal Writing Research Methods for Lifespan Perspectives on Writing Development: Results of a Systematic Review.” In Methodologies for Lifespan Writing Research. Eds. Ryan J. Dippre & Talinn Phillips. The WAC Clearinghouse.
Marine, J.M. “Analog to Digital and Back Again: The Rhetoric of Graffitti.” Rhetoric Review, 43(4), pp. 286-303.
Parsons, S. A., Ives, S.T., Fields, R. S., Barksdale, B., Marine, J., Rogers, P. “The Writing Engagement Scale: A Formative Assessment Tool.” The Reading Teacher, 78(1), pp. 1-12.
Marine, J.M., Rogers, P.M., Blau, S., K. Kelly. (Eds.). (2023). Toward a Re-Emergence of James Moffett’s Mindful, Spiritual, and Student-Centered Pedagogy. New York, NY. Peter Lang Publishing.
Marine, J.M., Van Trees, D. (2023). “Getting Out of the Way: Recommitting to Moffett’s Student-Centered Learning. English Journal, 112(6): pp. 78-84.
Marine, J.M. (2023). “Mere Graffiti: The Pedagogical Implications—and Potential—of Latrinalia Research.” Reflections: A Journal of Community-Engaged Writing and Rhetoric, 22(2): pp. 118-151.
Marine, J.M. (2023). Review of “The Expanding Universe of Writing Studies: Higher Education Writing Research.” Eds. Blewett, K., Donahue, T., and Monroe, C. Peter Lang. Journal of Writing Research. Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 471-477.
Rogers, P.M., Marine, J., Parsons, S., Ives, S., Horton, A., Young, C. (2022) “Validity evidence for a formative writing engagement assessment in elementary grades.” Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 29(2) pp. 262-284.
Expanded Publication List
Courses Taught
English 302 - Advanced Composition
Education
Ph.D. Writing & Rhetoric - Expected Graduation, May, 2025
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Master of Arts, English Literature - 2014
University of Southern New Hampshire, Hooksett, NH
Bachelor of Science, English/Writing - 2010
Towson University, Towson, MD
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - 2005
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Arbutus, MD