Avoiding the Proofreading Trap: The Value of the Error Correction Process.

Cogie, Jane; Strain, Kim; Lorinskas, Sharon

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ERIC Number: EJ587466

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Avoiding the Proofreading Trap: The Value of the Error Correction Process.

Cogie, Jane; Strain, Kim; Lorinskas, Sharon

Writing Center Journal, v19 n2 p7-32 Spr-Sum 1999

Describes how one writing center with many English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students has integrated the "cultural informant" role of tutors with their role of teaching self-editing strategies. Reviews the process of introducing ESL students to use of a learner's dictionary, minimal marking, and error logs. Offers examples of using these techniques in the writing center and classrooms. (SR)

Descriptors: Class Activities, English (Second Language), Error Correction, Higher Education, Peer Teaching, Tutorial Programs, Tutoring, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Writing Laboratories, Writing Strategies

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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