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Buell, Marcia Z. – Journal of Basic Writing, 2018
This article describes a version of the Seminar in Basic Writing Theory and Pedagogy, a Master's level course that Marcia Buell taught in summer 2017 at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. Buell argues that because many MA students enter graduate courses in Basic Writing expecting that the course will show them how to "fix"…
Descriptors: Seminars, Masters Programs, Basic Writing, Graduate Students
Mangelsdorf, Kate; Posey, Evelyn – 2000
Offering developmental students comprehensive, step-by-step instruction for writing expressive, informative, and persuasive essays, this book showcases the writing process and presents a wide variety of engaging assignments. It strengthens students' reading, thinking, and writing skills; validates their diverse and unique cultural experiences; and…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Class Activities, Higher Education, Journal Writing
Kirch, Ann – 1991
Using cooperative learning techniques in writing classes requires the instructor to plan carefully and respond spontaneously to the assignment as students work through it. Steps using the techniques successfully include: (1) developing academic objectives for each step in the writing process (i.e., prewriting, drafting, revising, and proofreading…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Class Activities, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning