Provides annotated citations to articles, research reports, resources guides, and a newsletter about the use of computer networks for real-time written interaction in writing classrooms. Notes that these annotations offer a broad and varied introduction to computer networking in the writing classroom. (KEH)

Describes several collaborative writing projects using electronic mail (e-mail). Notes that although most of these projects can be tried without computers, two of the barriers in the classroom--time and distance--are removed as a result of electronic communication links. (MM)

Examines different ways in which a range of computer-mediated communication tools can be used in similar classroom settings. Argues that curriculum design for writing classes is inextricably tied to how computer communications will be used in the class. Presents results of a semester-long study of two first-year writing classes using computers.…

An interdisciplinary project was developed in which faculty and students learned to use writing in new and innovative ways. The 3-year project focused on five problems in the teaching and practice of college writing: the negative attitude of faculty towards the teaching of writing; the negative attitude of students towards writing; the relative…