Matt Kessler Editor & Author

Matt Kessler is an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of South Florida, where he teaches in the MA Applied Linguistics and PhD Linguistics and Applied Language Studies programs. Matt’s research focuses on issues pertaining to second language writing, genre-based teaching and learning, and computer-assisted language learning. His work has appeared in journals such as Journal of Second Language Writing, Language Learning, System, TESOL Quarterly, and more.

Charlene Polio is a Professor in Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan State University, where she teaches in the MA TESOL and PhD Second Language Studies programs. Her research focuses on methods used in second language writing research, and she is the co-author of Understanding, Evaluating, and Conducting Second Language Writing Research (publisher: Routledge). She is also the co-editor of the journal TESOL Quarterly.