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Peer reviewedZeni, Jane; Thomas, Joan Krater – Journal of Basic Writing, 1990
Compares White and African-American basic writers' texts produced during districtwide holistic writing assessments. Shows that White basic writers differ little from African-American basic writers, although African-Americans tend to use a stronger personal voice and drop standard word ending. Concludes that dialect is not the key issue. (MG)
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Blacks, Comparative Analysis, Secondary Education
