Being a Writer vs. Being an Academic: A Conflict in Goals.

Elbow, Peter

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ERIC Number: EJ501152

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Publication Date: 1995

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Being a Writer vs. Being an Academic: A Conflict in Goals.

Elbow, Peter

College Composition and Communication, v46 n1 p72-83 Feb 1995

Provides a complete text of Peter Elbow's speech on the debate with compositionist David Bartholomae regarding the pros and cons of teaching either academic discourse or personal writing modes to undergraduates. (HB)

Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Authors, Discourse Modes, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Higher Education, Personal Writing, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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