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Developmental Composition in College.

Vik, Gretchen Nadeen – 1975

This thesis was a descriptive study of developmental writing programs in two- and four-year colleges. The following areas were investigated: identifying students who need extra language skills help; placing students in flexible programs so they can learn what they individually need to know; evaluating materials to teach skills; evaluating…

Descriptors: Administration, College Programs, Developmental Programs, Doctoral Dissertations

The Comparative Effects of Using Alternative Modes of Instruction in Developmental Writing on the Achievement of Selected Groups of College Students.

Gurley, Jay – 1975

One hundred seventy-five first-year community college students enrolled in a course called "Developmental Writing 090" participated in this study. Some students were enrolled in an experimental group which was divided into two subgroups: one group was involved in independent study and the other in small group instruction. Other students in the…

Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Programs, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research