The purpose of this study was to determine whether a program of systematic instruction in proofreading would increase: (a) the accuracy of spelling, (b) the gross number of words used, and (c) the number of different words used in original compositions by fourth- and sixth-grade children. In addition, performance was examined in relation to family…

In order to test the hypothesis that Soviet revolutionary films influenced American film makers' attitudes concerning the importance of form and structure through editing, this dissertation explores the areas of affinity and contrast between the two national cinemas during the period when Soviet silent films were originally released in the United…

It was hypothesized in this study that, because of strong socialization pressures, gatekeepers would have stronger agreement and accuracy relations with the publisher than they would have with the audience and that the gatekeepers' congruency relations with the publisher and audience would not differ significantly. Additionally, research questions…

The guidebook described in this doctoral thesis supplies the novice adviser or staff member with the basic information necessary to produce a school yearbook. It contains instructions for organization and production and also encourages student initiative and creativity. Topics covered include the function of a yearbook, organizing the staff,…

This report described a program to improve student writing ability. The targeted population consisted of first and third grade students in a middle class community, located in the Midwest. The problem of inadequate writing and the results of the interventions were documented. Analysis of probable cause data revealed that students lacked positive…

This report describes instructional strategies that will improve the revising and editing skills of sixth grade students during the writing process. The literature review suggested improved instruction and evaluation through a writer's workshop approach, which would include a positive environment, mini-lessons, teacher modeling, peer editing, and…

This report describes instructional strategies to improve the revising and editing skills of sixth grade students during the writing process. The literature review suggested improved instruction and evaluation through a writing workshop approach as a possible solution to the problem of poor revision skills. Within this structure, research also…

A 12-week study evaluated the use of specific teaching techniques for improving the writing of 7th-grade students of English as a Second Language (ESL) in a process-oriented writing classroom. The subjects, 24 students of varied linguistic backgrounds, were pre-tested during the first week on writing skills, grammar awareness, and writing…