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Peer reviewedMcMullen, Judith Q.; Wellman, J. Douglas – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1990
Evaluates the effectiveness of a writing improvement program outside the English department. Finds that the program prepared students for writing on the job. Considers changes in the writing program to make it a true writing-across-the-curriculum program. (RS)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Improvement
Peer reviewedBamberg, Betty – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1997
Examines the theoretical and pragmatic objections to first-year composition courses raised by recent abolitionists who are composition insiders. Assesses four frequently proposed alternative models of first-year composition. Discusses evaluating these alternatives from the perspective of a writing program administrator's dual roles of curriculum…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Models
