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Bibliography of Writing Textbooks.

Webb, Suzanne S. – Writing Program Administration, 1990

Presents a 151-item annotated bibliography of writing textbooks appearing in the 1989-90 academic year. Includes developmental and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) texts; freshman writing texts; and advanced writing texts. (RS)

Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, English (Second Language), Freshman Composition, Higher Education

Bibliography of Writing Textbooks.

Peer reviewed

Smitten, Paige Dayton – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1993

Presents annotations of 179 writing textbooks (new texts or new editions of previously published texts) having a 1993 copyright date. Includes developmental and ESL writing texts, first-year writing texts, advanced writing texts, special texts, and professional texts. (RS)

Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Basic Writing, English (Second Language), Freshman Composition

Bibliography of Writing Textbooks.

Weaver, Barbara T. – Writing Program Administration, 1988

Presents an annotated bibliography of new editions of writing textbooks for 1987-88. Classifies textbooks as developmental, freshman, advanced, and professional. (JK)

Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Freshman Composition, Guides, Reading Materials

Money, Class, and Curriculum: A Freshman Composition Reading Unit.

Peer reviewed

Mitchell, Jason P. – Writing on the Edge, 1997

Contends that readings on social class in the United States are rarely given in college (with textbooks being "particularly weak" in this area). Lists and annotates 11 articles and books that may be given to remedy that situation. (PA)

Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Reading Assignments

Literature in the Basic Writing Course: A Bibliographic Survey.

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Gould, Christopher – College English, 1987

Notes the problems with obtaining literature texts to teach in basic writing courses and the fact that there is very little information on the subject. Offers a discussion of the texts and other information the author has found and concludes that there may be more support for such literature-based programs in the future. (JC)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College English, Freshman Composition, Higher Education