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Peer reviewedThorne, Sheila – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1993
Argues that prewriting is the most important skill to emphasize and practice extensively in basic writing classes. Describes basic writers as almost universally neglecting prewriting activities. Suggests some guidelines for teaching prewriting effectively. (HB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Higher Education, Prewriting
Peer reviewedHeglar, Charles J. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1993
Describes a simple structuring device for teaching paragraphing skills which focuses the student's attention on the subject of the paragraph and a specific interest in the subject. Outlines how to use the method for showing basic writers how to proceed to longer compositions. (HB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, English Instruction, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPosey, Evelyn J. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1993
Reviews studies on the effects of introducing word processing to basic writers. Presents the findings of an original pilot study which concludes that computer instruction causes basic students to write more. Suggests ways of improving instruction and obtaining more consistent results in future studies. (HB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Classroom Research, Computer Uses in Education
