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Beaugrande, Robert de; Olson, Mar Jean – Journal of Basic Writing, 1991
Advocates a basic writing approach that assesses potential language competence as it develops both in speech and writing, and redefines the notion of "error." Presents a pilot project in which the use of speech is found to assist basic writers in producing writing that is improved in its length, fluency, involvement, concrete detail, and…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Teaching Methods