The Gricean Model: A Revising Rubric.

Lovejoy, Kim B.

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ERIC Number: EJ357950

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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The Gricean Model: A Revising Rubric.

Lovejoy, Kim B.

Journal of Teaching Writing, v6 n1 p9-18 Spr 1987

Applies H. P. Grice's theory of conversation (the Cooperative Principle, and the Maxims of Quality, Quantity, Relation and Manner) to a method of teaching revision. Explains that viewing writing as a cooperative transaction improves students' sense of audience, purpose, and diction. Analyzes a student draft via this method. (JG)

Descriptors: Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Pragmatics, Revision (Written Composition), Speech Acts, Theory Practice Relationship, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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