Argues that since writing is used to express knowledge in all the social sciences, it ought to become a part of instruction in every social science discipline. Identifies four approaches to incorporating writing in social education and describes specific writing activities for each of the approaches. (Author/BR)

Reviews a computer software program entitled "Sensible Grammar." Explains that the function of the program is to check word processor files for punctuation errors and faulty phrases. Concludes that although the program has some problems it is a valuable asset. (BSR)

Offers heresies about reading, grading, and commenting on student papers which may relieve teachers from constant paper grading. Recommends using peer audiences, deemphasizing grading, expanding and elaborating the stages of the composing process, and modeling effective writing behaviors for students. (RAE)

Argues that it is time to return figurative language to the classroom. Claims teachers should teach writers more figures, regardless of the approach to composition instruction. (MS)

Describes a synonym exercise--composing an essay without using the verbs "be,""have,""go," or "get"--which increases students' awareness of at least six different language features. (MM)

Discusses the research carried out by a classroom teacher which investigated students' composing processes when they are asked to observe their own process of writing. Noted three kinds of reactions--anxiety, euphoria, and normal responses. Found that the research project helped motivate students. (ARH)

Argues that sociology, as a discipline, has much to offer and much to gain from participation in the writing-across-the-curriculum (WAC) movement. Suggests a modified version of WAC principles which minimizes the amount of grading required and allows students to discover the sociological perspective as they apply writing to their course…

Interviews W.P. Kinsella about his views on a number of subjects, including how he began his career as an author, how he creates his stories, and why students should study modern writing. (DF)

Suggests that the plain English movement should promote only those guidelines that are consistent with the practices of good writers and that those guidelines should be formulated to direct the attention of novice writers to broad contextual factors, not just those that are sentence-based. (DF)

Suggests that the use of visual models in writing technical material can affect the order of the entire writing process and uses a case study to explain how a model is developed, what purposes it serves, and how it affects the writing process. (DF)

Describes a freshman composition assignment in which students create fictional figures and approach a final biography about the figure through a series of shorter essays. (HTH)

Presents guidelines given to students to help make peer group discussions of writing more effective. (HTH)

Five writers/teachers explain their philosophies about editing student work for publication. (DF)

Explores the difficulty in defining cliche and distinguishing it from other idiomatic and indelible expressions in the English language. (HTH)

Compared to placebo controls, 28 individuals treated with Piracetam (a new drug thought to enhance learning and memory consolidation) showed statistically significant improvements above baseline scores on measures of effective reading accuracy and comprehension, reading speed, and writing accuracy. The medication was well tolerated and showed no…