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| WPA: Writing Program… | 5 |
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| Huot, Brian | 1 |
| Little, Sherry Burgus | 1 |
| McBroom, Geraldine L. | 1 |
| Mendelson, Michael | 1 |
| Smitten, Paige Dayton | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMcBroom, Geraldine L. – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1992
Describes the experiences of new teaching assistants, their orientation, and first days in class. Discusses what they learned about teaching, grading, and their students. (PRA)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Graduate Students, Higher Education, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewedLittle, Sherry Burgus – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1994
Describes how and why writing program administrators should get involved in developing a technical communication program. Discusses one such program, in which students are prepared as technical writers to enter the profession of technical communication. Suggests how to begin and how to develop ties with the industrial community. (HB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, English Instruction, Higher Education, Program Administration
Peer reviewedMendelson, Michael – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1994
Asserts that professional writing belongs on equal footing with other courses in the college English curriculum. Proposes reforms for the integration of professional writing into the English curriculum. Focuses on particular issues that must be confronted and gives practical steps to take in achieving such reforms. (HB)
Descriptors: Business Communication, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSmitten, Paige Dayton – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1994
Presents an annotated bibliography of 154 writing textbooks published or reissued in 1994. Includes sections covering developmental and ESL writing texts, first-year writing texts, advanced writing texts, and professional texts. (HB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHuot, Brian – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1994
Reports on an investigation into the types of writing placement that institutions are currently using, in addition to the kinds of writing courses offered. Outlines current writing placement procedures in hope of spurring further professional conversations concerning these practices. (HB)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Higher Education
