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| Teaching English in the… | 2 |
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| Thorne, Sheila | 1 |
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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 reviewedEllis, Grace W. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1983
Argues against requiring students to prepare formal outlines before writing papers and recommends instead that students prepare the rough, idiosyncratic lists that working writers use before they write. (AEA)
Descriptors: Prewriting, Teaching Methods, Two Year Colleges, Writing (Composition)
