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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
Aghbar, Ali-Asghar – 1987
In a freshman English class that aims at improving the students' general writing ability, reading activities and materials should be used only to the extent that they directly contribute to writing development. The following criteria can be used to select and evaluate reading materials for a writing class: (1) stimulating quality; (2) relevance;…
Descriptors: Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Reading Assignments, Reading Material Selection