Describes how a seventh-grade teacher was able to devise a final examination that both reflected the goals of his process-oriented writing class and met the requirements of his school board. (ARH)

Contrasted texts and behaviors of six English-as-a-Second-Language writers, as they wrote a practice essay test, with their texts and behaviors in an actual English composition proficiency exam. The process-tracing techniques employed in this study enabled observation of composing behaviors with the focus on what the writers did in the two…

Asserts that many students fall prey to "evil geniuses," or poor composition techniques, when answering essay questions or writing term papers. Lists, explains, and provides examples of six "evil geniuses." Suggests a number of techniques that students and professors can use to avoid falling into poor composition styles. (DSK)

Presents several suggestions designed to assist teachers and students in the development of essay test-taking skills. Examines organizing the essay; brainstorming for ideas; composing the introductions and theses; establishing the historical setting; and writing the body and conclusion. Advocates proofreading, in-class practice, and allowing…

Based on a study dealing with problem-finding behavior of artists as the first step in the creative process (Getzels and Czikszentmihalyi), this study on the empirical nature of problem-finding included middle school students from a suburban-rural area in Western Pennsylvania. Eight students identified through three measures as creative were…

This guide was developed to help teachers prepare adult students for the essay writing section of the General Educational Development (GED) tests. It informs teachers of what is expected of students on the essay section of the GED examination, and leads them through the writing process in preparation for teaching students how to write an essay.…

While research on the composing process has revealed great variation among writers and among types of writers, research has largely ignored fluctuation in the writing behaviors of a single writer. A study contrasted both texts and behaviors of six graduate and undergraduate students of English as a Second Language (ESL) as they wrote a practice…