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Direct linkApril Brannon – English Journal, 2018
This article describes an approach to descriptive writing, via the senses, as a way to promote both being present in the moment and creating vivid and evocative writing. It is important to note that this approach focuses on writing, not mindfulness or meditation training directly. However, in doing these sensory-based exercises, students learn to…
Descriptors: Descriptive Writing, Writing Processes, Sensory Experience, Metacognition
Peer reviewedSchmidt, Jan Z. – Journal of Advanced Composition, 1986
Evaluates the use of meditation as a basis for a descriptive writing assignment in advanced composition. (MS)
Descriptors: Descriptive Writing, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Higher Education
