The history of research into dictionary use tends to be characterised by small-scale studies undertaken in a variety of different contexts, rather than larger-scale, longer-term funded projects. The research conducted by dictionary publishers is not generally made public, because of its commercial sensitivity, yet because dictionary production is…

Describes 58 works dealing with the testing of writing ability and provides the text of the Conference on College Composition and Communication's 1978 resolution on testing. (DD)

Reviews nine recent texts, supplements, kits and professional references for secondary-level composition instruction. (SJL)

Includes titles from more than 180 periodicals published in 1984, with most of the literature continuing to center on communication, media relations, and writing techniques. Also includes books, theses, and dissertations. (PD)

Comments on 29 books and articles published in 1977-78 which may be of interest to teachers of composition. (DD)

This project is a historical and topical search into handwriting evaluation. It includes a statement of the problem; a justification; definitions; a bibliography listed in historical order with annotations on 36 books and articles; and a summary and evaluation of the literature. The conclusion of the paper discusses the importance of being aware…

Reviews 12 recent texts, supplements, kits and professional references for composition instruction at various grade levels from kindergarten to eighth grade. (SJL)

Provides a framework for understanding how children's intentions in learning interact with varying learning contexts as children make the transition from speech to writing and develop control over the written medium. (DD)

Describes ERIC as an up-to-date database that has relatively few items that center on conventions and mechanics, and yet there are hundreds of citations including ERIC descriptors such as spelling, grammar, and syntax. Presents a seven-item annotated bibliography of journal articles and books (published in ERIC between 1991 and 1993). (PA)

Based on searches of over 200 periodicals, this annotated bibliography of books and journal articles presents material related to the knowledge and practice of public relations published in 1992. The annotated bibliography is subdivided into more than 30 different categories ranging from business ethics to writing techniques. The largest…

This 44-item, annotated bibliography provides an overview of the major viewpoints and methods in current technical writing practice and instruction. It is intended for instructors, students, and managers of engineering firms. Entries are presented in three categories. The first category (8 entries)) focuses on the requirements for technical…

The material reviewed in the 37 articles and papers listed here suggests that responsibility for establishing and maintaining standards for writing among college students is a college-wide burden. The articles are of two kinds: some deal directly with the questions of interdepartmental responsibility for teaching writing; others touch on the…

The 57 items listed in this selected, annotated bibliography either report research which can contribute to knowledge about composition and the teaching of composition, or record classroom experiences or noteworthy ideas about the teaching of composition. (Material dealing with the preparation or inservice training of teachers and with the state…

This book presents bibliographic annotations of 202 picture books and 53 activities for teaching writing. The first part of the book is arranged alphabetically by author within categories of six traits of writing in the analytical assessment model: ideas and content (clarity and focus, rich and vivid details, and a clear sense of purpose),…

This bibliography cites and summarizes essays and reports research on second and foreign language writing and writing instruction that became available to its compilers during the period of August 1, 2000 and March 31, 2001. (Author/VWL)