Annotates 44 references focused on the theories behind writing-across-the-curriculum programs and on how these theories are implemented in actual practice. Excludes discussions of specific classroom techniques and uses of writing in particular disciplines. (RAE)

Presents annotations of 13 conference papers, journal articles, and other documents from the ERIC database (published between 1988 and 1991) that discuss general aspects of writing across the curriculum and writing to learn, as well as strengths and weaknesses of specific programs. (RS)

Presents annotations of 12 conference papers and journal articles (published in 1990 or 1991) in the ERIC database that deal with implementation, evaluation, and continuance of writing across the curriculum programs. (RS)

Though poetry and math may seem to be unrelated, there are parallels such as rhythmic language and language skills. Reading and writing poetry about math involves students with listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to develop and demonstrate an understanding of mathematical concepts and relationships. This article features an…

The references in this article provide an overview of recent scholarship on writing instruction in community colleges. Included in this bibliography are citations for both empirical studies of community college writing programs as well as "best practice" articles that describe innovative pedagogical strategies for improving student writing…

Presents annotated references to 41 classic examples of science writing and suggests ways many of them can be used in the classroom. (JK)

Presents an annotated bibliography about using writing to aid mathematics instruction, proposing a new research model. Discusses the new model, procedural and affective aspects of compiling and annotating the bibliography, and criteria for selecting bibliographic entries. Provides 38 annotated entries and 11 standard references in the…

The 31 references cited in this resource list, intended for researchers, curriculum developers, and teachers, were selected to help make sense of the reading-writing connection and to help answer three questions: (1) What is the whole language approach? (2) Why should I teach reading and writing together? and (3) How can I teach reading and…

Suggesting that writing can play an integral part in the learning process, this ERIC "FAST Bib" provides annotations of 31 ERIC documents and journal articles published between 1987 and 1992 concerning the Writing to Learn movement. The citations in the first section of the FAST Bib present an overview of the theories and criticisms of…

Aimed at classroom teachers, researchers, staff developers, and policymakers, this bibliography of approximately 375 items is intended as a resource for the development of curricula that explicitly employ oral and written language to support learning across the curriculum. The journal articles, theses, and books in the annotated bibliography were…

Designed to provide information to administrators at Housatonic Community College, Connecticut (HCC) on the status of writing-across-the-curriculum (WAC) programs, this report presents an overview of WAC, strategies for its implementation, and examples of WAC programs currently in existence. Introductory sections present a brief history of and a…

Offers an annotated bibliography of ERIC documents and journal articles on writing across the curriculum, including those providing background information, describing different types of programs, offering guidance on generating writing assignments, and promoting faculty participation. (DMM)

This annotated bibliography provides the educator with pertinent and practical information on the use of student journals in undergraduate courses. The bibliography presents the themes and key points for each of 16 articles (published between 1975 and 1988) located in professional journals and dealing with subjects ranging from teacher application…

Describes unusual mathematical assignments and writing methods utilized in college geometry classes for students with little or no geometric background. Includes a bibliography of 51 source books suggested for use by students enrolled in these courses. (JJK)

Annotated listing of research summaries, articles, and dissertations in mathematics education reported in 1993. Grade or age levels are indicated for each citation. Articles and dissertations are indexed by mathematics education topic. Includes a list of the journals searched. (427 citations) (MKR)