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Grant, Janet E. – 1995
This book presents 24 step-by-step exercises that help young writers strengthen their own unique talent and voice. It includes information on finding a writing style, finding other writers, trying various types of writing, getting feedback and support from friends as well as adults, preparing a manuscript for submission to a publisher, finding the…
Descriptors: Feedback, Publishing Industry, Secondary Education, Writing Exercises
Welch, William H. – 1985
The situational approach is one effective way of presenting students with technical writing assignments that represent "a close approximation of the writing chores which befall the gainfully employed technical writer in industry." The approach includes elements of both simulation and game playing, with some significant differences. The situational…
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Feedback, Postsecondary Education, Student Evaluation
Peer reviewedOlson, Mary W.; Raffeld, Paul – Reading Psychology, 1987
Investigates the effects of two types of written comments on student compositions and learning of course content. Supports the idea that content comments seem to help students write better essays. Suggests that writing reflectively and thoughtfully about a topic increases learning of that topic. (JK)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Feedback, Teacher Response, Writing (Composition)
