Discusses a method of examining student expository writing that can be used by teachers to evaluate students qualitatively. (MKR)

Suggests that student writing has definite benefits for mathematics learning. Presents five activities to help teachers use writing in their mathematics classes. (ASK)

Presents ideas on writing instruction for teachers of mathematics, physics, accounting, biology, and social studies. Contains guidelines for designing writing assignments in various content areas. (EL)

This manual is intended for instructors who wish to help students improve their writing skills. Part 1 of the manual which is divided into three sections details reasons why students have problems with writing, and includes examples of some faulty constructions. The final section includes: (1) a summary of strategies for improving student writing;…

A previous article enumerated some of the demerits seen in applying the "writing across the curriculum" approach to science students. Disagrees with this point of view and recommends that writing should be a skill fostered in science classes. Several writing experiences for science students are noted. (JN)

Describes how learning logs were used in a second-year algebra class to help students prepare for a review session. (MKR)

Provides rules to help engineers develop an effective writing style. Wordiness, verb usage (considering direct and buried verbs), the passive voice in scientific writing, sentence length, and the use/misuse of negatives are considered. Numerous examples are provided to illustrate the points being made. (JN)

Reviews how a sophomore class of gifted students selected a subject for their learning logs; tells how to write a learning log; offers ideas on evaluating learning logs; presents student reflections on the use of learning logs. (JK)

Lists writing exercises based on observations students can make in a shopping mall. Notes that the exercises are intended to become a springboard for study, description, conjecture, evidence, example, and innovation, and can be combined, expanded, or shortened. (EL)

This 44-item, annotated bibliography provides an overview of the major viewpoints and methods in current technical writing practice and instruction. It is intended for instructors, students, and managers of engineering firms. Entries are presented in three categories. The first category (8 entries)) focuses on the requirements for technical…

Asks what can an advanced composition course offer its students that is both new and valuable to all of them despite the diversity of students' fields and career goals? Argues that job-related writing requires special attention to audience. Suggests ways to organize course content to develop audience awareness. (JG)

A project for Writing Across the Curriculum at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is described as a method to relate the process of writing to the process of learning hydrology. The project focuses on an actual groundwater contamination case and is designed to improve the technical writing skills of students. (JN)

Describes the use of a clustering technique developed to improve writing skills and facilitate thinking in classroom settings. Involves presenting a relevant work at the beginning of each discussion section of an introductory psychology class. Defines clustering as writing down a word or phrase and engaging in free association. (Author/NL)

Contends that using writing in mathematics will not only make mathematics students better writers, but will also make them better mathematics students. Offers several writing activities for a mathematics class. (MS)

Details the authors' investigation of journal writing in first-year algebra and unveils journal writing's connections with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics. (MKR)