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Journal of Teaching Writing

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A Case Study of the Reading/Writing Models of a Basic Writing Student.

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LoPresti, Gene – Journal of Teaching Writing, 1989

Discusses a case study which suggests that educators should reexamine the way they presently teach reading and writing. Focuses on some of the educational/psychological contexts that influence the tacit reading/writing model of the subject. (MG)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Case Studies, Higher Education, Reading Ability

Dangerous Knowledge: Some Uses of Oversimplification by Basic Writers.

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Thorne, Sheila – Journal of Teaching Writing, 1992

Addresses the problem of oversimplification among basic writers. Investigates the strategies and assumptions of basic writers in moving to oversimplify their writing. Presents case studies involving basic writers and analyzes them to determine the causes of oversimplification. (HB)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Case Studies, English Curriculum, English Instruction