Dan Lawrence

Dr. Daniel William Lawrence is Assistant Professor of Writing at the University of Wisconsin - Superior where he is a faculty member of the Department of Writing, Language, and Literature. He received his PhD in Rhetoric & Technical Communication from Michigan Technological University and BA in English from Northern Michigan University. Blending the philosophy of technology, digital media theory, and classical rhetoric, Dr. Lawrence connects ancient rhetorical concepts to contemporary life and issues in technology in his work. His textbook, Digital Writing: A Guide to Writing for Social Media and the Web, is a rhetorical guide to the rhetorical and ethical use of digital tools. His peer-reviewed research has appeared in Digital Ethos: Evaluating Computer-Mediated Communication, Teaching Reading and Writing in the Era of Fake News, Harlot: A Revealing Look at the Arts of Persuasion, among other places. Dr. Lawrence was born in Marquette, MI in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where he enjoys visiting with family. He keeps a cozy home in Superior, WI with his wife and three children, where they enjoy gardening, walking, and talking about Hobbits, humans, language, and the universe. Visit www.danlawrenceauthor.com, and follow @DrDanLawrence on Twitter and DrDanLawrence on YouTube.