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Peer reviewedHilgers, Thomas L. – Journal of Basic Writing, 1995
Focuses on two endeavors to improve basic writing: the statement on writing assessment adopted by the Conference on College Composition and Communication and the reauthorization of Chapter 1 funds of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to support educational remediation. (RS)
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Student Evaluation
Direct linkBacon, Donald R.; Anderson, Elizabeth Scott – Business Communication Quarterly, 2004
Employers consistently rank communication skills, in particular writing ability, among the most important skills for undergraduate business students to possess. However, improving writing skills, especially with respect to punctuation, grammar, and word choice, often requires substantial teacher time and effort. To assess and improve student…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Writing Skills, Communication Skills, Writing Improvement
