Signs and Numbers of the Times: "Harper's Index" as an Essay Prompt (Staffroom Interchange).

Brueggemann, Brenda Jo

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Publication Date: 1990

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Signs and Numbers of the Times: "Harper's Index" as an Essay Prompt (Staffroom Interchange).

Brueggemann, Brenda Jo

College Composition and Communication, v41 n2 p220-22 May 1990

Describes the use of "Harper's" magazine "Index" column of statistical facts as an essay prompt in freshman composition classes. Lists specific instructions for the writing assignment. Reports that students generally produce impressive, sophisticated, thoughtful, and well-written essays for this exercise. (SG)

Descriptors: Essays, Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Periodicals, Writing Exercises

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