Summarizes four basic strategies in persuasion based on classical rhetoric, modern communication theory, and practical methods from advertising that can be translated for immediate use in the classroom. Suggests that the following maneuvers be taught: (1) echo the reader; (2) sell use; (3) ask for action; and (4) talk the reader's language. (KEH)

Discusses some aspects and strategies of persuasion that might underlie any written persuasive business message. Focuses more on "Think about It" rather than "How-to." (KEH)

Reviews articles by Herr, Ivey and Rigazio-DiGilio, and Dinkmeyer on "macrostrategies" for delivery of mental health counseling services. Claims future intervention strategies need to address changing social times and be sensitive to cultural diversity. Notes counselors will need to acquire knowledge and skills required to practice in a…

Reflects on a thematic section on "The Status of Women" taught in a freshmen writing class. Discusses the resistance of the author and students and the angered and impassioned writing that arises when texts challenge the ideologies of readers. (MG)

Notes that helping students create coherent texts is one of the most difficult jobs that composition teachers have. Describes a classroom technique that helps writers shift perspectives by getting them outside their texts. Notes that the technique requires students to examine what they do as readers to create coherent meaning. (RS)

Responds to previous article by Pedersen on counseling international students. Sees critical incidents presented in article, their analysis and comments, and the guide to assessment instruments to be exceedingly valuable additions to the literature on counseling international students. Discusses two negative reactions to the article: that the…

Responds to previous article by Pedersen on counseling international students from perspective of clinical practitioner/international-student counselor. Sees Pedersen's article as giving insights into question of how counselors can help international students make requisite adaptations to fulfill their educational and personal goals in the United…

Reacts to four previous articles on sport psychology and counseling psychology. Welcomes counseling psychology's perspective on the special needs of student-athletes but cautions psychologists that the essence of modern sport is flavored by its economic, competitive, and scientific aspects. Notes need for student-athletes to simplify their lives…

Describes an approach, called "Questioning the Author," that is targeted toward getting young readers to engage with their textbooks--to really consider ideas deeply. Notes that the approach attempts to actualize the presence of an author, understand the author as a fallible transmitter of ideas, and transform author's ideas into readers' ideas.…

Examines the relationships between what intermediate-grade children ask, how their questions come about, and the purpose for asking questions in reading. Finds that only with much effort did children succeed in raising questions for discussion. (RS)

Considers the effects of gender on the way high school students respond to literature. Provides results of a study designed to measure how gender differences affect reader response to a poem by Marla Ropchan. Shows how the female students read "against" themselves. (HB)

Maintains that children's books such as "The Secret Garden" can have a strong influence on one's life. Such books offer emotionally satisfying adventures and serve as the touchstones by which we measure all literary experience. (BB)

Explores the enormous attraction for young readers of series books (such as Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and currently "The Baby-Sitters Club"). Discusses what children might learn from such reading, often thought of as pap literature by adults. (SR)

Investigates the responding styles of technical writing teachers and of technical editors and supervisors. Finds that teachers usually ask questions rather than suggest or direct. Asserts that teachers might improve their commentary by adapting the responding techniques of technical editors and supervisors, including explicit and systematic usage…

Explores the mystery of why readers choose to read texts. Considers the psychology of reading for pleasure and the figures of speech linking reading with love. Discusses a wide array of books and the reasons that readers have felt such a strong attachment to them. (HB)