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Albertson, Bonnie – Research in the Teaching of English, 2007
The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of formulaic writing such as the five-paragraph theme (FPT) or essay for the purpose of earning high scores on high-stakes writing assessments. This qualitative descriptive study analyzed more than 1000 essays from Delaware Grade 8 and 10 writers, written for a statewide…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Grade 10, Testing Programs, Essays
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Hillocks, George, Jr. – Research in the Teaching of English, 1982
Examines the effects of stressing three phases of the composing process (feedback, revision, and invention) in the teaching of composition. (HOD)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Feedback, Grade 7, Grade 8