Students in the Program

Jonathan M. Marine

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

Edited Collections

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.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.

Rogers, Paul M., Russell, David R., Carlino, Paula & Marine, J.M. (Eds.). (2023). Writing as a Human Activity: Implications and Applications of the Work of Charles Bazerman. The WAC Clearinghouse; University Press of Colorado. 

Special Issues

Anson, Chris M., Marine, J., Navarro, F., & Rogers, P. (Eds.). (2023) Special Issue: Writing Research Across Borders. Literatura y Linguistica, No. 46. 

Anson, Chris M., Marine, J., Navarro, F., & Rogers, P. (2023) “Monograph Introduction.” Special Issue: Writing Research Across Borders. Literatura y Linguistica, No. 46, pp. 13-20. 

Anson, Chris M., Marine, J., Navarro, F., & Rogers, P. (2023) “Introducción monográfico.” Special Issue: Writing Research Across Borders. Literatura y Linguistic, No. 46, pp. 21-28. 

Peer Reviewed Articles

Marine, J.M. (2023). “Analog to Digital and Back Again: The Rhetoric of Graffitti.” Rhetoric Review, 43(4), pp. 286-303. 

Marine, J.M., Lafer, S. (2023). “Moffett’s Corner.” The Journal of the Assembly of Expanded Perspectives on Writing, Vol. 28, pp. 3-7. 

Parsons, S. A., Ives, S.T., Fields, R. S., Barksdale, B., Marine, J., Rogers, P. (2023). “The Writing Engagement Scale: A Formative Assessment Tool.” The Reading Teacher, 78(1), pp. 1-12.

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. 

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. 

Marine, J., Biller, B., Tuckley, L. (2021) Divided Discourse: Establishing a Methods-Centered Approach to Latrinalia Research. Discourse Studies, 23(3): 265-287.

Peer Refereed Book Chapters

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. 

Jacques, T., Marine, J., Rogers, P. “Improving Systematic Reviews of Longitudinal Writing: Definitions, Questions, and Procedures.” In Methodologies for Lifespan Writing Research. Eds. Ryan J. Dippre & Talinn Phillips. Fort Collins: CO. The WAC Clearinghouse. 

Marine, J.M. (2023) “Theoretical Genealogy of Steiner & Moffett.” In Marine, J.M., Rogers, P.M., Blau, S., K. Kelly. (Eds.). Toward a Re-Emergence of James Moffett’s Mindful, Spiritual, and Student-Centered Pedagogy. New York, NY. Peter Lang Publishing, pp. 133-150.

Rogers, P.M., Marine, J.M. (2023) “Meditation and the Writing Process.” In Marine, J.M., Rogers, P.M., Blau, S., K. Kelly. (Eds.). Toward a Re-Emergence of James Moffett’s Mindful, Spiritual, and Student-Centered Pedagogy. New York, NY. Peter Lang Publishing, 95-106. 

Marine, J.M., Rogers, P.M. (2023) “The Moffett Roundtable.” In Marine, J.M., Rogers, P.M., Blau, S., K. Kelly. (Eds.). Toward a Re-Emergence of James Moffett’s Mindful, Spiritual, and Student-Centered Pedagogy. New York, NY. Peter Lang Publishing, pp. 25-42. 

Marine, J.M. Rogers, P.M. (2023) “Moffett’s Turn to the Mindful and Spiritual.” In Marine, J.M., Rogers, P.M., Blau, S., K. Kelly. (Eds.). Toward a Re-Emergence of James Moffett’s Mindful, Spiritual, and Student-Centered Pedagogy. New York, NY. Peter Lang Publishing, pp. 1-24. 

Marine, J.M. (2023) “Student, Teacher, Teaching Assistant: Janus and Institutional Identity.” In Threshold Conscripts: Rhetoric and Composition TAships. Eds. Macauley, W., Angelesy, L., Edwards, B., Lanbrecht, K., & Lovas, P. Fort Collins: CO. The WAC Clearinghouse.

Ives, S.T., Parsons, S.A., Marine, J., Rogers, P.M., Horton, A., Young, C. (2022) "Students' Writing Engagement." Handbook of Research on Writing Instruction Practices for Equitable and Effective Teaching. IGI Global, pp. 155-172

Book Reviews

Marine, J.M. (2024). Review of The Writing of Where: Graffiti and the Productioof Writing Spaces by Charles N. Lesh. Composition Forum, 53. 

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, 14(3), pp. 471-477. 

Marine, J.M. (2023). Review of “Models of Changemaker Education: Programs,   Methods, and Designs.” Eds. Rogers, P. & Alexandrowicz, V. Rowman and Littlefield. Journal of Work Applied Management, 15(1).

Marine, J. (2022). Literary Literacy: A Pragmatic Guide to the Teaching of Literature.” Review of Learning to Enjoy Literature: How Teachers can Model and Motivate by Thomas M. McCann and John V. Knapp. English  Education. 

Marine J. (2022). Review of Rhetoric, Technology, and the Virtues by J. Colton and S. Holmes. Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy, 26(2). 

Bibliographies

Marine, J.M. “A Bibliography of James Moffett.” The WAC Clearinghouse; University Press of Colorado. 

Marine, J.M. “A Selective Bibliography of Influential Works on James Moffett.” The WAC Clearinghouse; University Press of Colorado. 

Marine, J.M. (2023) “The Publications of Charles Bazerman in Chronological Order.” In Rogers, Paul M., David R. Russell, Paula Carlino, & Jonathan M. Marine (Eds.). Writing as a Human Activity: Implications and Applications of the Work of Charles Bazerman. The WAC Clearinghouse; University Press of Colorado, pp. 423-440. 

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