Looks at new information technologies and highlights how Japanese students use of the World Wide Web often lacks an appreciation of the quality differences that exist between traditional and net-sourced research. Argues academic writing courses need to address this issue and calls for "a more critical mindset" among those using the Web…

Presents an example of a completed Patchwork Text assignment written by one of the students in a course for primary school student teachers becoming specialists in science. Writing examples are provided under these main topics: What is Science?; Science and Society; Science and the Media; Science and Religion; and Science and Stereotypes. (AEF)

Outlines the author's experiences of introducing the Patchwork Text in the teaching of a module about the sociology and politics of education. A clear focus in the paper is on the role of the student as an active agent and of working with Patchwork Texts as a way in which students can take ownership of their learning processes. (Author/AEF)

Evaluates use of the Patchwork Text assessment format in a module taught at the beginning of a post-qualifying degree program for community specialist nurses. The aim of the module was to provide students with a theoretical understanding of the different types of knowledge that might inform their practice. Comparative material is presented to show…

Describes and evaluates the introduction of the Patchwork Text assignment in the assessment of a Masters-level course on Intercultural Management taught to students of various nationalities and linguistic/cultural backgrounds as part of a Masters-level business education program. Begins by addressing the question of whether the Patchwork Text…

Describes the analysis of communicative moves in discussion sections across seven disciplines. A number of marked interdisciplinary and native speaker/nonnative speaker differences were found in the types and number of moves and move cycles. Findings have relevance for the teaching of research writing, which may help English for special purposes…

Describes how one teacher dealt with a rebellious sophomore Honors English student and how they learned to listen to each other. (MG)

Shares some of the things learned during interviews and observations of three English teachers focusing on the role of planning in the teaching process. (MG)

The article addresses use of microcomputer-based word processing for students with writing disabilities. The research is briefly reviewed, and four guidelines for choosing word processing software are offered, as are principles for teaching keyboarding. (DB)

The written stories of 8 severely to profoundly hearing-impaired students in grades 4-11 were analyzed and assigned a developmental level. Results indicated T-unit lengths within normal limits, limited use of cohesive devices, and difficulty with internal responses. The developmental level exhibited by most subjects was the true narrative stage.…

Describes guidelines for written homework used in a mathematics course designed to develop skills in understanding and communicating mathematics. Illustrates some examples of common homework errors. (YP)

Describes study of elementary students that was conducted to assess the impact of microcomputers on classroom organization, interaction between teachers and students, and student learning. Teacher characteristics and their influence on learning outcomes are discussed, and a study that used computers for a writing project is described. (nine…

Reports on two research studies investigating whether teachers can enhance third-grade students' written composition skills by reading aloud to them. Indicates that written composition skills improved, especially written syntactic maturity. (SR)

Reports a conversation between Cleanth Brooks and Willie Morris concerning changes in literature during the postmodern era. Discusses narrative form, arguing that contemporary literature is moving away from story telling. Contends that the small percentage of the public which reads serious fiction is the reason for this shift. (KO)

Describes a science fiction writing project for ninth-grade physical science classes. Provides some examples of science fiction stories written by the students. Selects grammar, punctuation, science content, sentence structure, and originality as the criteria of grading. (YP)