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Peer reviewedJohnson, Andrea – ETC: A Review of General Semantics, 1992
Describes a writing assignment in which a teacher asked students to prepare a one-page autobiography written in E-Prime, a form of English deleting all forms of the verb "to be." Presents student comments that suggest that the assignment was highly beneficial. (HB)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Grammar, Higher Education, Language Patterns
Peer reviewedGozzi, Raymond, Jr. – ETC: A Review of General Semantics, 1992
Discusses the prospect of the elimination of metaphors in writings done in E-Prime (a form of English that eliminates all forms of the verb "to be"). Considers the ontology and epistemology of language with respect to the implementation of E-Prime. Argues for the usefulness of E-Prime in writing instruction. (HB)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Grammar, Higher Education, Language Patterns
Peer reviewedScott, Sandra Davidson – ETC: A Review of General Semantics, 1993
Discusses some of the characteristics of the English language and also some of the pitfalls. Provides a list of writers' tips that are geared toward improving various aspects of writing. (HB)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Higher Education, Language Patterns, Language Styles
