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Rawlins, Jack – 1987
Intended for college students and other writers, this book contains a detailed, step-by-step description of the writing process, from prewriting and brainstorming to polishing the mechanics of a final draft. The book is divided into five major sections. Part 1 is a broad introduction to the natural language attitude toward learning to write. Part…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Whole Language Approach, Word Processing, Writing Ability
Peer reviewedMcLaughlin, Margaret A.; And Others – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1995
Explains how whole language classes differ from traditional developmental classes and illustrates how both African American and Caucasian students benefit from a whole language approach. Makes a case for the importance of using African American literature as well as other literature. Describes reading and writing assignments. (TB)
Descriptors: Black Literature, Blacks, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKasten, Wendy C. – English Quarterly, 1990
Focuses on the oral language that accompanies the writing process of Native American students. Finds that of all the oral language observed during composing, 90 percent of that language was related to the fact that writing was taking place. (MG)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Ethnography, Grade 3
