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Gerson, Sharon J.; Gerson, Steven M. – 2000
This book guides students through the entire writing process--prewriting, writing, and rewriting--developing an easy-to-use, step-by-step technique for writing the types of documents they will encounter on the job. It engages students in the writing process and encourages hands-on application as well as discussions about ethics, audience…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Business Correspondence, Case Studies, Computer Mediated Communication
Peer reviewedVolokh, Eugene – Journal of Legal Education, 1998
A law professor advises students on how to write effective publishable articles, beginning with choice of a claim and continuing with organizing the article; writing and rewriting, coherence, cohesion, and perspective; converting practical work (such as law firm memos) into student articles; publishing; and publicizing the article. (MSE)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Journal Articles, Law Students, Legal Education (Professions)
Barnum, Carol M. – 1983
Technical writing teachers and their students generally have a good grasp of grammar, mechanics, organization, and specific approaches to report writing for different situations. What they may lack is a procedure for educating themselves on technical subject matter. The following procedures can help without a special on-the-job training program:…
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Education Work Relationship, Higher Education, Improvement
Thurstun, Jennifer; Candlin, Christopher N. – 1997
The workbook is designed to teach college-level writing skills to students for whom English is either the native or a second language. An introductory section for students describes the use of a concordance and provides instructions for the using the workbook. An introductory section for teachers is also included. Six instructional units address…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Grammar
Minnesota State Dept. of Children, Families, and Learning, St. Paul. – 1998
Developed by classroom teachers during the development phase of Minnesota's Graduation Standards, this performance package is made up of locally designed assignments that, taken together, show whether a student has learned and can apply the knowledge and skills related to writing and speaking for a variety of academic and technical purposes. It…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Academic Standards, Class Activities, Communication Skills


